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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcelino Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Wing (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.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcelino Holland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harold Wing!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holland blocks a head kick by Wing.
Wing throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holland connects with a jab.
Wing gets a takedown into half guard.
Wing seems to be looking for submissions.
Holland keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland trying to control from the bottom.
Holland is refusing to be controlled, as Wing sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Holland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holland.
Wing closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holland decides to pull guard.
Holland pulls Wing in close to prevent any damage.
Holland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wing on the ground.
Holland keeping moving, preventing Wing from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland has a closed guard, preventing Wing from standing up.
Wing trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom.
Holland is adopting a defensive guard.
Holland keeping moving, preventing Wing from controlling successfully.
Wing wants to stand but Holland is controlling his posture from full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holland moves into the clinch successfully.
Holland jumps guard and drags Wing to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holland wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wing wants to stand but Holland has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wing wants to pass the guard but Holland is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland controls Wing momentarily but Wing frees himself.
Wing stands up from Holland's guard - Wing perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wing as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Holland. No joy for Wing on that attempt.
Wing gets a clinch.
Holland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holland pulls guard.
Holland keeping moving, preventing Wing from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harold Wing will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wing throws a leg kick but Holland sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holland clinches.
Holland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holland jumps guard but Wing turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wing tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Holland is trying to pull guard but Wing turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelino Holland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wing tries to score a body lock takedown but Holland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holland fails to pull guard.
Holland is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wing to keep the fight standing.
Holland gets underhooks to prevent Wing's takedown attempt.
Holland lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wing tries to stall but Holland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holland jumps guard.
Holland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wing trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom.
Holland wants to sweep but no luck.
Wing tries to stand but Holland is controlling from the bottom.
Wing trying to control the position from guard on top but Holland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wing got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wing has managed to get both his arms back between Holland's legs - danger averted.
Wing trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holland dives in and grabs Wing's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wing pushes down on Holland's head and hops out.
Wing moves into the clinch successfully.
Wing trying to stall but Holland improves his position.
Wing wants to get back to striking at distance but Holland won't allow it.
Holland jumps guard but Wing stands there with Holland around his waist. Holland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holland breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wing!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wing is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Holland has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wing can't do much from the bottom here.
Wing is looking to regain half guard here but Holland keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wing manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Holland is thwarting Wing's attempts to control the position.
Wing is looking for a sweep. Holland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Holland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wing sees it coming and defends easily.
Holland stops Wing from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harold Wing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holland slaps away a takedown attempt from Wing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelino Holland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wing clinches up with Holland and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Holland.
Holland successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holland holds on and takes a little breather.
Holland continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wing stops Holland from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland working a defensive guard here.
Wing trying to control the position from guard on top but Holland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holland closes the distance and clinches.
Holland lands an uppercut.
A short left from Holland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holland jumps into guard, dragging Wing to the mat.
Wing trying to control the position from guard on top but Holland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wing tries to free his leg and advance position but Holland is retaining full guard.
Wing trying to control the position from guard on top but Holland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wing throws a strike but Holland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Holland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holland is working Wing over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holland tries to stand but Wing is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wing. Holland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wing looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Holland is trying to stand up here but Wing is controlling him well.
Wing is thwarting Holland's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wing moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelino Holland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelino Holland!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
26% |
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