PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gaarlandt
vs
Holmes

175 cm
20
140 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

160 cm
21
148 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Sydney BEAST Clothing
KO Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Gaarlandt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gaarlandt tries to sprawl but Holmes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Holmes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Gaarlandt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holmes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Gaarlandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holmes pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Holmes there.

Gaarlandt looking for submissions off his back.

Gaarlandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaarlandt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Gaarlandt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gaarlandt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Holmes working over Gaarlandt with some ground and pound. Gaarlandt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Holmes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Gaarlandt actively working from the bottom here.
Gaarlandt is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Madz , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Holmes trying to mount his opponent but Gaarlandt defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaarlandt is not content to let Holmes control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holmes in particular looking to stall.
Gaarlandt is refusing to be controlled, as Holmes sits in half guard.
Holmes thows a huge punch but Gaarlandt dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaarlandt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Gaarlandt is keeping the position.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gaarlandt has his foot on Holmes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holmes works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmes trying to control but Gaarlandt is working from the bottom.
Holmes stands up over Gaarlandt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Gaarlandt is looking for a triangle but Holmes pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes is working Gaarlandt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holmes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gaarlandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Gaarlandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holmes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gaarlandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holmes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.
Holmes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Gaarlandt looking for a triangle here. Holmes is fighting it but it looks tight! Gaarlandt pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Holmes is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jesus Gaarlandt!
Jesus Gaarlandt retains his bantamweight title!
Jesus Gaarlandt made sure to mention his sponsor, KO Clothing in his post fight interview.