PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sami Holmes told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Omega
vs
Holmes

185 cm
27
205 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

189 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sami Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Omega defends it nicely.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Omega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holmes.
Omega misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt
and Omega counters with a big head kick but Holmes shrugs it off.
Rich Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sami Holmes.
Holmes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Omega defends it nicely.
Holmes misses with a takedown

and Omega counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Holmes!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Holmes is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Omega takes Holmes's back.
I would not like to be Holmes right now.
Holmes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Omega is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Omega but Omega pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt
and Omega counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Omega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Omega goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Omega throws a nice head kick!
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Omega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Omega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense.
Holmes stuffs the takedown.
Omega lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holmes but Holmes pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Omega gets a double leg takedown into Holmes's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Omega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Holmes shoots for a double leg takedown but Omega sprawls well. He's pushed Holmes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Omega tries for a takedown but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holmes misses with a double jab.
Holmes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Omega is fending him off so far but Holmes persists. Nope, Omega circles away and we're back to standing.
Rich Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sami Holmes.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Omega is avoiding it.
Sami Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Omega is fending him off so far but Holmes persists. Nope, Omega circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Omega as Holmes shoots in.
Holmes shoots in and drives through. Omega sprawls well.
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt
and Omega counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Omega throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily.
Holmes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rich Omega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Omega but Omega pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Holmes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Omega sprawls well initially but Holmes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Holmes seems to be looking for submissions.
Holmes prevents Omega from improving his position.

Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Omega sees it coming and defends easily.
Omega is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega is trying to maintain the position but Holmes is very close to passing his half guard.
Omega gets back to full guard.

Omega uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Holmes dives in and grabs Omega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omega pushes down on Holmes's head and hops out.
Omega stuffs the takedown attempt from Holmes. Holmes gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes shoots for a double leg takedown but Omega sprawls well. He's pushed Holmes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holmes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holmes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Omega pinned against the cage. Omega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Omega throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rich Omega will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Omega as he jumps to the side.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Omega as he avoids it easily.
Rich Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sami Holmes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes with a poor takedown
and Omega counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Holmes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Omega counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holmes shoots in looking for a takedown but Omega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holmes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Holmes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rich Omega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes trying to pass the guard but Omega defending well.

Holmes is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes trying to control the action but Omega is working from the bottom.
Omega is looking to improve his position.
Omega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes blocks the strikes from Omega.
Omega pushes Holmes off looking to stand but Holmes dives back in and keeps control.
Omega wants to improve his position but Holmes is controlling well.

Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Omega sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega wants to get back to his feet.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Holmes is working for a submission of some sort.
Omega looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holmes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Omega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holmes.
Rich Omega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Holmes wants to work for an arm triangle but Omega is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Holmes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Omega is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Omega 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!