PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corey Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corey Holland has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Holland
vs
Lundin

153 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

210 cm
25
137 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Corey Holland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Lundin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Holland.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundin controls the position for a moment.
Lundin dodges the ground and pound from Holland.
Holland lands some shots froms side control.
Lundin is looking for a sweep.

Holland goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lundin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Holland's guard! Nice work there by Lundin!
Lundin trying to control the position from guard on top but Holland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lundin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lundin.
Lundin postures up.
Lundin trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom.
Lundin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lundin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lundin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holland is looking to stand up but Lundin isn't so interested in that idea.
Lundin trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom.
Lundin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holland wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Lundin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holland keeping moving, preventing Lundin from controlling successfully.
Lundin throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lundin throwing strikes from guard but Holland blocks nicely.
Lundin trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom.
Holland wants to sweep here but Lundin controlling him for the moment.
Lundin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holland throws a sloppy head kick and Lundin moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lundin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Holland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lundin is trying to improve his position.
Lundin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Holland's best efforts.
Holland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lundin wants to control but Holland is keeping busy.
Lundin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Holland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lundin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holland.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundin is trying to stand.
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 Corey Holland will probably get the nod.
That's time! Holland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lundin closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Corey Holland has been cut.

Lundin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Lundin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holland is just riding it out for now. Lundin eventually gives up the hold.
Lundin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holland is looking for a sweep. Lundin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lundin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lundin misses with a head shot. Holland uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lundin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lundin trying to control the position from guard on top but Holland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Lundin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Lundin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holland defends it easily.
Lundin trying to keep a closed guard but Holland is proving a slippery customer.
Holland with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holland cracks Lundin with a solid left hand.
Holland postures up in Lundin's guard and throws a big left but Lundin blocks it.
Lundin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holland works over Lundin with some ground and pound from guard.
Lundin is trying to control the position but Holland postures up.
Holland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holland throws a big elbow that misses.
Holland wants to get up but he can't break Lundin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Holland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lundin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holland preventing the sweep.
Holland postures up in Lundin's guard and throws a big left but Lundin blocks it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Lundin shoots in and gets a takedown into Holland's guard.
Holland keeping moving, preventing Lundin from controlling successfully.
Lundin is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin is looking to work some ground and pound but Holland has wrist control.
Holland punching from the bottom.
Lundin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holland is proving hard to escape from.
Corey Holland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holland keeping moving, preventing Lundin from controlling successfully.
Holland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holland postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mark Lundin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Corey Holland's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lundin pushes Holland up against the cage in a clinch.
Holland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lundin has him pressed against the cage.

Holland breaks from the clinch.

Holland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lundin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Holland working some strikes from top position.
Holland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holland throws an elbow that misses. Lundin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holland's guard. Nice move by Lundin!

Lundin throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland wants to stand and escape but Lundin is having none of it.
Lundin throwing strikes from guard but Holland blocks nicely.
Lundin controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lundin.
Lundin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lundin trying to control the position from guard on top but Holland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundin throws a strike but Holland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lundin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holland scoring with some ground and pound.
Holland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Lundin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lundin trying to control the position.
Lundin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holland postures up.
Lundin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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

Lundin moves into range and clinches up with Holland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland tries to break free but Lundin pushes him back against the cage.

Holland breaks from the clinch.
Mark Lundin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Lundin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lundin is in Holland's guard.
Lundin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Lundin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holland is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holland has escaped and now he's on top!

Holland postures up in Lundin's guard and throws a big left but Lundin blocks it.
Lundin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lundin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holland is controlling him.
Holland stopping the sweep attempt from Lundin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland throwing strikes from guard but Lundin blocks nicely.
Holland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lundin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lundin wants to stand and escape but Holland is having none of it.
Holland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lundin's head.
Holland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Holland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Holland throwing strikes from guard but Lundin blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holland is looking to work some ground and pound but Lundin has wrist control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Lundin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lundin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holland.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Corey Holland.
I think Holland 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Corey Holland!