PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lazaro Holman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Holmgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazaro Holman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Holman
vs
Holmgren

211 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

173 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lazaro Holman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnus Holmgren!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmgren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holman but Holman pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Holman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holmgren tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holman is in Holmgren's guard.

Holmgren has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Holmgren closes the distance and clinches up with Holman, looking for a takedown. Holmgren pushes Holman against the cage but Holman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Holmgren feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Holman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmgren content to stall in guard here.
Holmgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Holman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmgren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holman wants to sweep here but Holmgren controlling him for the moment.
Holman controlling Holmgren's posture.
Holman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Holmgren is fighting to break Holman's control of his arms but Holman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holmgren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holman as he jumps to the side.
Lazaro Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Holmgren.

Holman gets a clinch.
Holman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holmgren after a bit of a struggle.
Holman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holmgren keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holman's efforts to push away.
Holmgren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holman gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Holmgren ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holmgren no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Holmgren looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmgren, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holmgren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holmgren looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmgren, not yet.
Holmgren wants to control the position but Holman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Holmgren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holman pulls his head out easily.
Holmgren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holmgren throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holman passes into side control, despite Holmgren's attempt to control the position.
Holmgren is trying to improve his position.
Holmgren is trying to control Holman's posture but Holman avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holman working the head with strikes.
Holman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lazaro Holman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Holmgren dives in and grabs Holman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holman pushes down on Holmgren's head and hops out.
Holman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holmgren tries to clinch but Holman moves out of range.
Holmgren misses with a takedown attempt
and Holman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holmgren thinking.

Holman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Holman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Holmgren pushes Holman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Holman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Holman in the domination position with Holmgren hanging on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmgren tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Holman working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmgren is desperately trying to improve his position but Holman has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Holmgren really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holman avoids the attempt from Holmgren to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmgren bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Holman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magnus Holmgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Holman is looking for a triangle but Holmgren pushes his legs off easily.
Holmgren preventing the sweep.
Holman keeping moving, preventing Holmgren from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holmgren sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holman shoots in looking for a takedown but Holmgren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holmgren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Holmgren fails in his attempt to clinch.

Holmgren shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holman's guard.
Holmgren wants to pass the guard but Holman is keeping the position.
Holmgren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmgren wants to stand but Holman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Holmgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Holman is retaining full guard.
Holman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holmgren tries to stand but Holman is controlling from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Holman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holman circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Lazaro Holman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Holmgren with a poor takedown
and Holman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holmgren has a takedown stuffed.
Holmgren looks to clinch
and Holman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holmgren closes the distance and clinches up with Holman, looking for a takedown. Holmgren pushes Holman against the cage but Holman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lazaro Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Holmgren.
Holmgren tries to clinch
and Holman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Holmgren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holman on his heels. He'll look to pass Holman's guard now, I'm sure.
Holmgren is looking to stand up but Holman won't let him.
Holmgren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holman looking for a sweep. Not yet Holman, not yet.
Holman keeping full guard, as Holmgren tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmgren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Holman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnus Holmgren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmgren shoots in and drives through. Holman sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Holmgren shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Holman wants to get back to his feet but Holmgren passes into half guard.

Holman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holmgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Holman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmgren throws a big right hand that misses.
Holman is adopting a defensive guard.
Holman looking for a sweep. Not yet Holman, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmgren landing with the ground and pound.
Holman working a defensive guard here.

Holmgren stands up from Holman's guard - Holmgren perhaps looking for a knockout.

Holman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holmgren was covering up waiting for the punch and Holman finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Holmgren kicks Holman off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmgren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Holmgren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holman to the mat! Holman manages to get full guard.
Magnus Holmgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazaro Holman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmgren throwing strikes from guard but Holman blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Holmgren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lazaro Holman!