PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Holcomb (ranked 6238 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Maki (ranked 6021 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodore Maki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Holcomb
vs
Maki

177 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lorenzo Holcomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theodore Maki!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holcomb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maki sprawls well initially but Holcomb persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maki trying to control here.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Holcomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Holcomb.
Nice strikes from Holcomb there.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Holcomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holcomb working over Maki with some ground and pound. Maki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Holcomb working the head and body with strikes.
Holcomb 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holcomb lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Holcomb slips a nice elbow through Maki's hands, connecting with Maki's forehead.
Holcomb keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Holcomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holcomb connects with a nice short shot to Maki's temple.
Holcomb scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holcomb controlling the action here.
Holcomb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maki is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holcomb lands strikes from half guard.
Holcomb is nestled in close to Maki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Holcomb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holcomb slips a nice elbow through Maki's hands, connecting with Maki's forehead.
Maki is looking to control Holcomb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maki avoid being mounted?
Holcomb trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holcomb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Holcomb working over Maki with some ground and pound. Maki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maki is trying to maintain the position but Holcomb is very close to passing his half guard.
Holcomb working the head and body with strikes.
Maki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holcomb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maki tries to roll over but Holcomb keeps him under control.
Holcomb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki trying to hold on to Holcomb's head to control him but Holcomb postures up.
Holcomb is taking a breather. Maki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Holcomb.
Holcomb slips a nice elbow through Maki's hands, connecting with Maki's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holcomb working the head and body with strikes.
Holcomb looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holcomb seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Holcomb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Maki misses with a hook. Holcomb ducked under it nicely.

Holcomb closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Holcomb winds up and cracks Maki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Holcomb scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maki trying to control here.
Well, if Holcomb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lorenzo Holcomb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holcomb scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holcomb landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holcomb is thwarting Maki's attempts to control the position.

Holcomb stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Maki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Theodore Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holcomb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Holcomb darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maki has hold of Holcomb's hands but Holcomb slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holcomb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Holcomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holcomb winds up and cracks Maki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Holcomb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Holcomb.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holcomb looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maki wants to improve his position but Holcomb is controlling well.
Holcomb not doing much here.
Holcomb scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holcomb working Maki over with strikes.
Holcomb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Holcomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maki has a hand on Holcomb's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Holcomb takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Holcomb scoring with strikes but Maki is staying in there.
Holcomb dominating with strikes here.
Maki is desperately trying to improve his position but Holcomb has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holcomb controlling the pace for now.
Holcomb working the ground and pound effectively.

Maki is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Holcomb dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Holcomb scores with a takedown into Maki's guard.
Holcomb connects with a couple of short punches.
Maki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Holcomb is now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Holcomb seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Holcomb there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holcomb content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holcomb connects with a nice short shot to Maki's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holcomb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holcomb landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maki is looking to control Holcomb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maki avoid being mounted?
Maki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Holcomb has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Maki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holcomb fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Holcomb working Maki over with strikes here.
Maki wants to control but Holcomb is having none of it.
Maki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holcomb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Holcomb.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holcomb landing punches.
Maki is still in real trouble! Can Holcomb finish him?
Holcomb looking to finish Maki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maki!
Holcomb punishing his opponent with strikes.
Holcomb working Maki over with strikes here.
Holcomb with a couple of short strikes.
Maki takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Holcomb's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Holcomb!