PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Kozyra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenart Holmberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kozyra
vs
Holmberg

188 cm
23
165 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

162 cm
26
163 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lukasz Kozyra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lenart Holmberg!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Kozyra misses
and Holmberg counters with a nice leg kick.
Kozyra misses with a body shot.
Holmberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kozyra.
A low kick from Kozyra is predictable there
and Holmberg counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Lukasz Kozyra has been cut.
Holmberg feints and then cracks Kozyra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kozyra down.
Holmberg tries to bum rush Kozyra with a series of wild strikes but Kozyra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holmberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kozyra throws a hook but Holmberg avoids it easily.
Holmberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Holmberg misses with a straight right.
Kozyra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holmberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kozyra somewhat.
Kozyra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kozyra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holmberg is looking to land body kicks.
Kozyra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holmberg checks a leg kick.
Kozyra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Kozyra tenderised Holmberg's leg. Holmberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kozyra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holmberg.
Holmberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kozyra.
Kozyra slips under a jab.
Kozyra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Kozyra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kozyra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holmberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holmberg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kozyra is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kozyra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Holmberg parries the strikes from Kozyra easily there. Kozyra is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Holmberg to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kozyra goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Holmberg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kozyra's guard! Nice work there by Holmberg!

Kozyra working for submissions but it's allowed Holmberg to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozyra wants to improve his position but Holmberg is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozyra is looking to control Holmberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kozyra avoid being mounted?
Kozyra wants to get back to full guard but Holmberg has mounted him!
Holmberg controlling from the full mount.
Kozyra tries to lock up and control but Holmberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kozyra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holmberg content just to control the position here.
Kozyra is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozyra is squirming around, avoiding Holmberg's attempts to control the action.
Kozyra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozyra is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozyra tries to improve his position but instead Holmberg has taken his back!
Kozyra can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Kozyra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Kozyra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Holmberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Holmberg throws a nice looking combination but Kozyra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holmberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kozyra.
Holmberg thumps Kozyra with a low kick.
Holmberg misses with a low kick.
Kozyra is looking to slow Holmberg down with leg kicks.
Holmberg thumps Kozyra with a low kick.
A combination from Holmberg does no damage.
That kick from Kozyra tenderised Holmberg's leg. Holmberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kozyra moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kozyra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lenart Holmberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kozyra takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good work by Holmberg as he checks the leg kick.
Holmberg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozyra misses with a low kick.
Holmberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kozyra throws out a leg kick but Holmberg moves out of range and Kozyra only half commits.
Kozyra swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kozyra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kozyra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmberg is fending him off so far but Kozyra persists. Nope, Holmberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Kozyra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holmberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kozyra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kozyra throws a sloppy head kick and Holmberg moves out of range easily.
Lenart Holmberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kozyra avoids the body shot from Holmberg.
Kozyra tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kozyra.
Holmberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Kozyra. Kozyra gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Kozyra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozyra throws a nice head kick!
Holmberg misses with a leg kick
and Kozyra counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg misses with a body kick.
Holmberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kozyra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holmberg.
Kozyra slips a jab and a cross from Holmberg.
Holmberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Holmberg throws a body punch but Kozyra moves out of range.
Kozyra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmberg moves away.
Holmberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozyra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holmberg counters with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kozyra.
Holmberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Kozyra connects with a solid leg kick.
Kozyra pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kozyra.
Kozyra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kozyra.
Holmberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holmberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kozyra.
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses.
Kozyra works over Holmberg's head and body with a nice combination.
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses.
Kozyra swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kozyra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kozyra.
Lenart Holmberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmberg misses with a kick to the body.
Holmberg tries to land a front kick but Kozyra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozyra throws a leg kick
and Holmberg counters with a good, hard body kick but Kozyra shrugs it off.
Nice body kick there by Kozyra.
Holmberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Kozyra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holmberg's waist but Holmberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozyra off to one side.
Kozyra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kozyra rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kozyra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Kozyra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kozyra.
Holmberg motions for Kozyra to come forward. Holmberg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kozyra connects with a leg kick. Holmberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozyra blocks a head kick by Holmberg.
Kozyra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holmberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Holmberg blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lenart Holmberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Kozyra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kozyra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kozyra blocks a low kick nicely.
Holmberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kozyra shoots in and drives through. Holmberg sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Holmberg.
Holmberg scores with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Kozyra.
Kozyra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kozyra throws a leg kick but Holmberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Holmberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holmberg thows a body shot but no joy.
Kozyra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kozyra throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck for Kozyra with that takedown attempt.
Kozyra pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozyra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kozyra!
Kozyra misses with a low kick.
Holmberg misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Holmberg. Those never looked like landing.
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses.
Kozyra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holmberg scores with a leg kick.
Holmberg tries to bum rush Kozyra with a series of wild strikes but Kozyra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holmberg delivers a nice body kick.
Holmberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Kozyra misses with a head kick.
Kozyra misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Holmberg blocks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Holmberg blocks the low kick.
Holmberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holmberg looks to land a combination but Kozyra avoids it well.
Holmberg avoids the head kick by Kozyra.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kozyra.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Kozyra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozyra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holmberg misses the jab.
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!
A head kick misses from Holmberg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kozyra.
Holmberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kozyra manages to avoid it.
Holmberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holmberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Kozyra blocks the low kick.
Holmberg scores with a three punch combo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozyra cracks the inside of Holmberg's front leg.
Holmberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kozyra counters with an outside leg kick.
Holmberg does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kozyra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holmberg swivels and escapes.
Holmberg thows a leg kick but Kozyra checks it
and Kozyra makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kozyra moves out of range as Holmberg throws a body kick.
Holmberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kozyra - that will leave a mark!
Holmberg connects with an inside leg kick.
Holmberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kozyra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmberg is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Holmberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holmberg.
Kozyra misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Holmberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kozyra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmberg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kozyra if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozyra throws a leg kick but Holmberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kozyra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kozyra thows a leg kick but Holmberg checks it
and Holmberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Kozyra avoids the head kick by Holmberg.
Holmberg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kozyra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holmberg pinned against the cage. Holmberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kozyra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmberg misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lenart Holmberg.
I think Holmberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lenart Holmberg!
After the fight, Lenart Holmberg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.