PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Holliday
vs
Reynolds

175 cm
33
165 lbs
23 - 13 - 1

178 cm
31
165 lbs
19 - 6 - 3

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Merciless Gladiators

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Doc Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Holliday.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holliday looks to throw the jab but Reynolds is out of range.
Holliday has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holliday there as he acknowledges the shot.

Reynolds tries to sprawl but Holliday drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reynolds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holliday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reynolds moves into full guard.
Holliday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holliday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reynolds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holliday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reynolds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holliday manages to get himself to full guard.
Reynolds throws an elbow that misses. Holliday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reynolds's guard. Nice move by Holliday!
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reynolds looking for a sweep. Not yet Reynolds, not yet.
Holliday has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reynolds controlling the position.
Holliday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holliday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds is trying to control the position but Holliday postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday throws a big elbow that misses.
Holliday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Holliday from controlling successfully.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holliday is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Reynolds wants to control but Holliday passes easily into half guard.
Reynolds has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holliday.
Holliday definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reynolds moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holliday throws a strike but Reynolds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Holliday is trying to keep Reynolds in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.

Holliday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Holliday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reynolds defends well.
Reynolds throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holliday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reynolds lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Holliday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reynolds is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Doc Holliday will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Reynolds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reynolds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holliday takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Reynolds enables Holliday to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reynolds manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Holliday trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Holliday looking to pass the guard.
Reynolds wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds seems keen to control Holliday's posture.
Reynolds lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Holliday!
Reynolds avoids the attempt from Holliday to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holliday is working to get back to half guard.
Reynolds looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Reynolds tries to control but Holliday wriggling away.
Reynolds looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Holliday tries to lock up and control but Reynolds gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holliday has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Reynolds's lack of action.
Reynolds slips a nice elbow through Holliday's hands, connecting with Holliday's forehead.

Holliday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holliday on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holliday moves into full guard.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Holliday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reynolds defends well.
Reynolds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reynolds distracts Holliday with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Holliday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holliday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holliday is on top in guard.
Holliday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reynolds wants to sweep but no luck.
Holliday wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holliday throwing strikes but missing.
Reynolds looking for a sweep. Not yet Reynolds, not yet.
Holliday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frank Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reynolds is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holliday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reynolds defends well.
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing.

Holliday escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reynolds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holliday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holliday lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reynolds!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Reynolds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Reynolds throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holliday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a head shot.
Holliday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reynolds.
Holliday swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch but Holliday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frank Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
Reynolds thows a body shot but no joy.
Holliday fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reynolds is fending him off so far but Holliday persists. Nope, Reynolds circles away and we're back to standing.
Holliday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reynolds can pounce on him.
Holliday takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Reynolds misses

and Holliday counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Holliday slips a nice elbow through Reynolds's hands, connecting with Reynolds's forehead.
Reynolds is looking to control Holliday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reynolds avoid being mounted?
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Holliday is controlling well.
Holliday wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. Holliday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holliday with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holliday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holliday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reynolds is trying is best to control the position here.
Holliday is thwarting Reynolds's attempts to control the position.
Holliday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynolds's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to get to full guard but Holliday has control of the leg.
Holliday trying to mount his opponent but Reynolds defends it.
Reynolds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reynolds working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holliday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holliday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holliday throws a big right hand that misses.
Holliday landing some decent shots from guard.
Holliday content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds is looking to sweep but instead, Holliday has passed into half guard.
Holliday wants to pass to mount but Reynolds is defending the position.
Reynolds trying to hold on to Holliday's head to control him but Holliday postures up.
Holliday wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds is not content to let Holliday control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doc Holliday showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holliday has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Doc Holliday!
Doc Holliday really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Big Kabosh logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.