PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Theme. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Holgersson
vs
Lee

169 cm
32
157 lbs
22 - 16 - 0

162 cm
37
162 lbs
24 - 10 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Lion Fightwear
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lewis Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Holgersson connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Holgersson is just out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Holgersson moves away and avoids it.
Lewis Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holgersson looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Lee throws out a counter right but Holgersson avoids it with no problem.
Lee swings for the body but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holgersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Holgersson is just out of range.
Holgersson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holgersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked

and Holgersson counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee managing to control the position.
Lee keeping full guard, as Holgersson tries to pass.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holgersson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holgersson trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Holgersson is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Holgersson is proving a slippery customer.

Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holgersson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holgersson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holgersson looking to pass the guard.
Holgersson is working hard here to advance position.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Holgersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing that Holgersson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Holgersson preventing the sweep.
Holgersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holgersson forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Holgersson sits in half guard.
Holgersson lands with a punch from half guard.
Holgersson 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.
Holgersson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holgersson is working away from the top position though.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holgersson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Holgersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holgersson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Holgersson is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee trying to control here.
Holgersson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Holgersson wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Holgersson wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Holgersson prevents Lee from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgersson trying to control from Lee's half guard. Lee has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Holgersson chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Holgersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holgersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holgersson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holgersson with a body shot.
Holgersson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Holgersson moved out of range nicely.
Holgersson tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holgersson rather than just go for the knockout.
Holgersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holgersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holgersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holgersson slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holgersson.
Holgersson lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Holgersson lands a head kick. Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Lewis Lee has been cut.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holgersson.
Lee lands the left hand.

It looks like Nils Holgersson has been cut.
Holgersson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Holgersson tries to clinch
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Holgersson feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Holgersson moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holgersson. That's going to slow Lee down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Holgersson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Holgersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Holgersson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Holgersson's belly button to the back.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Holgersson. Holgersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holgersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lewis Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holgersson slips under a jab.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holgersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Holgersson moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lewis Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Holgersson is out of range.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Holgersson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holgersson throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson with a nice cross.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses

and Holgersson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.
Holgersson trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holgersson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Holgersson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lee tries to bench press Holgersson off him but Holgersson keeps the position.
Lee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Holgersson connects with a decent elbow.
Lee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nils Holgersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holgersson is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Nils Holgersson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Holgersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holgersson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee takes a swing at Holgersson's ribcage but misses.
Lee is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Holgersson is just out of range.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Holgersson gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson misses with some punches.
Holgersson lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Holgersson avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holgersson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holgersson is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Holgersson into the cage.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holgersson backwards.
Holgersson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holgersson goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holgersson momentarily.
Holgersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson walks into a jab.
Holgersson connects with a solid leg kick.
Holgersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holgersson momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Holgersson. Beautiful body shot.
Lee throws a body punch but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holgersson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Holgersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Holgersson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Holgersson lands with a slapping head kick.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee takes a swing at Holgersson's ribcage but misses.
Holgersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Holgersson pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Holgersson wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Holgersson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Holgersson moves away and avoids it.
Holgersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.

Holgersson feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Holgersson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holgersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holgersson postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holgersson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holgersson trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Holgersson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lee keeping full guard, as Holgersson tries to pass.
Holgersson stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lewis Lee just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee thuds his right hand into Holgersson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Holgersson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holgersson showed some decent athleticism there.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holgersson is working away from the top position though.
Holgersson is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Holgersson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is in trouble now - Holgersson has advanced to mount!
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Holgersson's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee holds on to Holgersson around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Lee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Lee is rocked!
Holgersson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Holgersson finish him?
Lee takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Holgersson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson retains his lightweight title!
Nils Holgersson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Lewis Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not even sure what I was trying to do tonight! Nothing felt natural at all!'.