PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ayrton Pena Milani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Holt (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.

Pena Milani
vs
Holt

193 cm
38
285 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

185 cm
41
270 lbs
29 - 28 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ayrton Pena Milani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Holt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pena Milani just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pena Milani.

It looks like Manny Holt has been cut.
Pena Milani throws a sloppy head kick
and Holt counters with a three punch combo that has Pena Milani backing up. Pena Milani nods at Holt to acknowledge the strikes.
Pena Milani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pena Milani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holt doesn't seem bothered though.
Holt lands with a nice body punch.
Pena Milani throws a body shot but no joy.
Holt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pena Milani on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pena Milani misses with an uppercut. Holt saw that one coming.
Holt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pena Milani tries a head kick but it misses.
Pena Milani swings for the body but Holt moves out of range.
Holt lands the left hand.
A left lands for Holt.
Pena Milani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holt.
Holt misses with a hook. Pena Milani ducked under it nicely.
Pena Milani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena Milani throws a series of punches but Holt moves out of range.
Holt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pena Milani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ayrton Pena Milani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holt, as that shot connected.

It looks like Ayrton Pena Milani has been cut.
Holt throws a body punch but Pena Milani moves out of range.
Holt misses with a hook.
Holt avoids the head kick by Pena Milani.
Holt misses with an uppercut. Pena Milani saw that one coming.
Pena Milani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Holt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Holt is looking to clinch.
Pena Milani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holt.

Pena Milani has closed the distance and engaged Holt in a clinch.

Holt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Holt looking to pass the guard.
Holt throws an elbow that misses. Pena Milani uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holt's guard. Nice move by Pena Milani!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pena Milani wants to control from the top but Holt keeps moving.
Holt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Holt is working an open guard so Pena Milani takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A combination from Pena Milani does no damage.
Pena Milani slips a jab from Holt.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pena Milani manages to avoid it.
Pena Milani lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena Milani misses with a head kick.
Holt lands with an uppercut that bounces Pena Milani off the cage and back into range.
Holt cracks Pena Milani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holt lands a slapping body shot.
Pena Milani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Holt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holt misses with a body shot.
Pena Milani throwing a counter right hand but Holt manages to avoid it.
Holt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pena Milani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Pena Milani.
Pena Milani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pena Milani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holt misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Holt tries to get set, Pena Milani tries to push him back and clinch up but Holt manages to avoid the attempt.

Holt moves into range and clinches up with Pena Milani.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Holt.
Pena Milani is breathing heavily.
Holt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pena Milani just leaning against Holt, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pena Milani misses with some punches.
Pena Milani misses with the head strike.
Pena Milani taking a breather.

Holt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pena Milani slips a jab from Holt.
Pena Milani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holt tries to clinch up.
Pena Milani misses with a head kick.
Holt looks to score with a jab to the body but Pena Milani is just out of range.
Holt connects with a right hand. Pena Milani shakes it off.
Holt throws a leg kick but Pena Milani moved away.
Holt misses with a looping right.
Pena Milani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Holt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pena Milani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Holt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pena Milani blocks a jab.
Pena Milani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pena Milani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pena Milani is looking to wear down Holt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pena Milani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holt's sensitive parts.
Pena Milani displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Holt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pena Milani on the side of the head.
Holt throws out a loose jab but Pena Milani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pena Milani misses with a head kick.
Pena Milani tests Holt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pena Milani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holt tries to counter with a clinch but Pena Milani shakes him off and moves away.
Manny Holt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holt tries a head kick but it misses.
Holt lands a glancing blow to the side of Pena Milani's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Holt drops his shoulder and cracks Pena Milani with a huge uppercut! Pena Milani goes down! Can Holt finish him?

Pena Milani is rocked!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oh Pena Milani is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pena Milani seems to have got his legs back now.
Holt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Holt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holt trying to move into half guard but instead Pena Milani has managed to sweep!

Pena Milani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pena Milani postures up.
Pena Milani controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holt 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pena Milani not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pena Milani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pena Milani postures up.
Holt 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.
Pena Milani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holt is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Holt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holt jabs Pena Milani to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Holt.
Pena Milani gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Holt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pena Milani throws a solid leg kick but Holt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pena Milani.
Pena Milani swats away the attempt to clinch by Holt.
Pena Milani motions for Holt to come forward. Pena Milani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holt connects with a jab.
Holt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holt lands an uppercut, right on the button! Pena Milani tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Holt!
A victorious Manny Holt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.