PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Hellmuth Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hellmuth Jr
vs
Holmes

188 cm
30
260 lbs
19 - 3 - 0

172 cm
30
265 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Hellmuth Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellmuth Jr tests Holmes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hellmuth Jr moves forwards but Holmes connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Phil Hellmuth Jr has been cut.
Holmes connects with a body shot that sends Hellmuth Jr's belly button to the back.
Holmes lands a head shot.
Holmes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holmes misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Holmes misses.

Hellmuth Jr forces Holmes back against the cage and clinches.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hellmuth Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Holmes has picked Hellmuth Jr up - he's going for a ride! Holmes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Holmes is thwarting Hellmuth Jr's attempts to control the position.

Holmes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hellmuth Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holmes.
Hellmuth Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmes on the ground.
Holmes trying to mount his opponent but Hellmuth Jr defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holmes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hellmuth Jr is just riding it out for now. Holmes eventually gives up the hold.
Holmes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hellmuth Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Holmes seems to be working for a kimura but Hellmuth Jr defends the submission attempt.
Hellmuth Jr tries to roll over but Holmes keeps him under control.

Holmes is working for a kimura but Hellmuth Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Hellmuth Jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Holmes from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hellmuth Jr is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Holmes is looking for a kimura but Hellmuth Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holmes to get the leverage.
Holmes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Holmes looking for a guillotine from mount but Hellmuth Jr is having none of it.

Holmes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hellmuth Jr wants to control but Holmes is having none of it.
Holmes looking to control but Hellmuth Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holmes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Holmes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hellmuth Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hellmuth Jr shrugs it off.

Holmes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hellmuth Jr is surviving well by controlling Holmes's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellmuth Jr wants to control but Holmes is having none of it.

Holmes looking for a guillotine from mount but Hellmuth Jr is having none of it.
Hellmuth Jr tries to lock up and control but Holmes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hellmuth Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Holmes is thwarting Hellmuth Jr's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr has his hands clasped together around Holmes's back. He's all about the action.

Holmes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hellmuth Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.

Holmes is looking for a kimura but Hellmuth Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holmes to get the leverage.
Hellmuth Jr is trying to control but can't.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Holmes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Holmes is looking for a kimura but Hellmuth Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holmes to get the leverage.
Hellmuth Jr controlling the position for now.
Hellmuth Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hellmuth Jr tries to get out of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Hellmuth Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hellmuth Jr ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Hellmuth Jr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hellmuth Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holmes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hellmuth Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hellmuth Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hellmuth Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Holmes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes misses the target.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch there but Holmes circles away.
Hellmuth Jr stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch but Holmes is having none of it.
Hellmuth Jr clobbers Holmes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch there but Holmes circles away.
Hellmuth Jr throws a series of strikes that have Holmes backpedaling.

It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hellmuth Jr. Hellmuth Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hellmuth Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hellmuth Jr throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
Holmes misses with an uppercut. Hellmuth Jr saw that one coming.
Holmes misses with a hook. Hellmuth Jr ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
Hellmuth Jr lands a jab to Holmes's midsection.
Hellmuth Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Phil Hellmuth Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hellmuth Jr cracks Holmes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Holmes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hellmuth Jr finish him?

Holmes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hellmuth Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Hellmuth Jr finish him?
Holmes misses with a lunging right hand
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
A very excited looking Phil Hellmuth Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.