PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Holman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nonnato Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Holman
vs
Paul

160 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andreas Holman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nonnato Paul!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holman's waist but Holman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paul off to one side.

Paul clinches with his opponent.
Holman really is a fat lump.
Holman controlling the action here for a moment.
Holman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holman can't find room to land a body shot as Paul controls the action.
Paul tries to work over Holman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paul misses with a knee strike.
Holman misses with a body punch.
Holman effectively controlling the action here.
Paul tries to stall but Holman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paul goes for a takedown attempt but Holman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Holman tries to clinch up
and Paul counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Andreas Holman has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paul.
Andreas Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nonnato Paul.

Paul takes the fight into the clinch.
Holman missing with knees to the body.
Holman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paul tries for a takedown but Holman circles away easily

and Holman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holman stopping the sweep attempt from Paul.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holman wants to stand but Paul has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul is trying to keep Holman in close.
Paul manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Paul looking to finish with strikes here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul won't let Holman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Holman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holman really wants to buck Paul off and get back to his feet.

Holman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Paul.
Holman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paul in particular looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holman trying to control but Paul postures up.
Paul trying to control the pace.
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 Andreas Holman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andreas Holman's cut.
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.

Holman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paul.
A clash of legs there as Holman blocks the low kick.

Paul closes the distance and pushes Holman back into the cage.
Paul is trying to drag Holman to the mat but Holman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paul tries to break free but Holman pushes him back against the cage.
Paul managing to block the knees to the body from Holman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holman can't find room to land a body shot as Paul controls the action.
Holman misses with a body punch.
Paul wants to break free but Holman has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Paul.
A hook to the body from Holman.
Paul can't break the clinch.
Paul blocks a body shot from Holman.
Holman misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holman.
Paul jumps guard but Holman stands there with Paul around his waist. Paul gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paul tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holman smiles and moves away.
Andreas Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nonnato Paul.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paul shoots for a takedown but Holman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paul.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Paul misses with a head kick.

Paul moves into range and clinches up with Holman.
Paul fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holman stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul working hard to break the clinch.
Holman struggles to land a body shot inside as Paul controls his hands.
Paul tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holman just stands there and leans against the cage.

Holman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Paul rushes Holman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holman tries to work over Paul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paul is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Holman to keep the fight standing.
Holman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Paul tries to break free but Holman pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Holman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Holman to work.
Paul is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Holman to keep the fight standing.
Paul is trying to pull guard but Holman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holman misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Holman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Holman clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nonnato Paul will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andreas Holman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

No joy there for Paul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Paul gets a clinch.
Holman slowing the pace effectively.
Paul blocks a body shot from Holman.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Holman for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Holman gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Paul taking a breather.

Holman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andreas Holman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paul tries for a takedown but Holman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holman as he avoids it easily.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paul shoots for a double leg takedown but Holman sprawls well. He's pushed Paul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andreas Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nonnato Paul.
Paul shoots in for a takedown but Holman shows good takedown defense.

Paul has managed to clinch.
Holman struggles to land a body shot inside as Paul controls his hands.
Andreas Holman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holman controlling the action here for a moment.
Holman is working for takedown but Paul is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paul just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holman misses with a body punch.
Holman trying to land knees to the body.
Paul tries to pull guard but Holman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holman gets underhooks to prevent Paul's takedown attempt.
Holman lands a nice shot to the body.
Paul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holman has him pressed against the cage.
Holman effectively controlling the action here.
Paul is trying to break the clinch but Holman has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holman breaks the clinch.
Paul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holman is fending him off so far but Paul persists. Nope, Holman circles away and we're back to standing.
Holman tries to clinch there but Paul circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paul.
Paul throws a head kick that misses.

Holman pushes Paul up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Paul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holman lands a couple of digs.
Holman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paul 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holman is working Paul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Holman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holman 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Holman!