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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Gar Diu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diu's entrance music is Pulse. A fine choice. On his way into the ring it seems that Gar Diu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gar Diu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 lbs
24 - 16 - 1 |
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196 lbs
35 - 23 - 0 |
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Gar Diu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diu takes a step back to recover.
Diu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hollywood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hollywood tries to land a knee to the head but Diu blocks with his arms.
Hollywood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hollywood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diu breaks the clinch.
Diu wants to clinch.
Diu swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollywood.
Hollywood pushes Diu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hollywood tries a knee to the head but Diu blocks it.
Hollywood utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hollywood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diu's brow.
Hollywood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diu.
Hollywood lands a nice shot to the body.
Diu is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diu misses with some punches.
Hollywood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hollywood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hollywood throws a nice head kick!
Diu throws a leg kick but Hollywood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diu swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollywood.
Diu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diu wants to land a leg kick but Hollywood is out of range.
Diu throws a head kick that misses.
Hollywood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hollywood rushes Diu and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hollywood throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollywood lands a right hand.
Hollywood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diu thows a body shot but no joy.
Diu throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diu keeps Hollywood at a distance using the push kick.
Hollywood tries to clinch but Diu is having none of it.
Gar Diu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hollywood clinches with his opponent.
Diu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollywood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hollywood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diu looks to throw the jab but Hollywood is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood dominated that round.
That's time! Diu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hollywood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diu keeps the fight on the outside.
Hollywood throws a sloppy head kick
and Diu counters with a nice uppercut.
Hollywood wants to clinch but Diu slips to the side
letting Diu counter with a right hand.
Diu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hollywood counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Diu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Hollywood.
Diu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diu keeps the fight on the outside.
Diu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hollywood blocks a head kick by Diu.
Hollywood connects with a solid leg kick.
Hollywood doesn't manage to clinch there - Diu circles away.
Hollywood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Diu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hollywood clinches with his opponent.
Hollywood tries a knee to the head but Diu blocks it.
Hollywood misses with a knee strike.
Hollywood lands a hook that snaps the head of Diu backwards.
Diu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hollywood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Hollywood.
Hollywood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diu backwards.
Diu misses with a punch to the body.
Hollywood misses with a body punch.
Hollywood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hollywood checks a leg kick.
Diu lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollywood was well out of range. Poor timing from Diu.
Diu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diu throws a combination that misses
and Hollywood counters by moving into the clinch.
Diu misses with a knee to the head.
Diu swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Hollywood.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diu stalling in the clinch but Hollywood improves position.
Hollywood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hollywood.
Hollywood breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diu throws a shot from downtown. Hollywood moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollywood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hollywood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hollywood's calf.
David Hollywood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diu throws out a leg kick but Hollywood moves out of range and Diu only half commits.
Hollywood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hollywood prevents Diu from breaking the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hollywood obliges.
Hollywood lands a right hand.
David Hollywood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hollywood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diu avoids it.
Diu takes a shot to the head.
Diu breaks from the clinch.
Hollywood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hollywood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diu.
Hollywood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollywood gets a clinch.
Diu breaks the clinch.
Gar Diu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diu throws a leg kick
and Hollywood counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diu's knee momentarily.
A big left from Diu misses.
Hollywood moves into the clinch.
Diu lands a hook that snaps the head of Hollywood backwards.
Diu is trying to break the clinch but Hollywood is controlling him.
Diu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hollywood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diu managing to block the knees to the body from Hollywood.
Diu letting Hollywood take a breather here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hollywood.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hollywood lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diu.
Diu managing to block the knees to the body from Hollywood.
Hollywood throws an elbow but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollywood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diu tries to circle away but Hollywood has him pinned against the ropes.
Diu misses with a body punch.
Diu tries to stall but Hollywood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hollywood working Diu over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hollywood stalling in the clinch.
Hollywood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hollywood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diu's defenses.
Hollywood lands an elbow that stopped Diu in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollywood misses with an elbow over the top.
Hollywood missing with knees to the body.
Hollywood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diu's face.
Hollywood manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hollywood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diu misses the jab.
Hollywood clinches.
Hollywood blocks an uppercut.
Diu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hollywood landing knees to the body.
Hollywood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hollywood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hollywood.
Hollywood wants to clinch
and Diu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollywood closes the distance and pushes Diu back into the ropes.
Hollywood lands a hook that snaps the head of Diu backwards.
Diu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hollywood is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hollywood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diu counters with a left and a right that stings Hollywood.
Diu throws a chopping leg kick but Hollywood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses.
Hollywood is looking to clinch but Diu is avoiding it.
Diu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hollywood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hollywood tries to clinch but Diu moves out of range.
Hollywood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hollywood tries to close the distance and clinch but Diu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diu misses with a wild combination.
Hollywood tries to clinch up.
Hollywood tries to clinch there but Diu circles away.
Hollywood has closed the distance and engaged Diu in a clinch.
Hollywood lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Hollywood to work.
Diu misses with a knee strike.
Hollywood tries to land a knee to the head but Diu blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diu misses with a knee to the head.
Hollywood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diu up against the ropes.
Hollywood lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Diu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Diu throws a chopping leg kick but Hollywood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hollywood throws a hook but Diu blocks it.
Diu throws the left hand but Hollywood avoids the punch easily.
Hollywood avoids the body shot from Diu.
Hollywood wants to clinch up but Diu keeps it at a distance.
Diu throws a low kick but Hollywood moves out of range easily.
Hollywood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hollywood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Diu misses
and Hollywood counters with a one-two to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diu.
Hollywood misses with a head kick.
Hollywood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hollywood counters with a head kick. That will keep Diu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diu throws a series of punches but Hollywood moves out of range.
Diu throws a chopping leg kick but Hollywood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hollywood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hollywood tries to clinch up but Diu circles away and keeps his distance.
Hollywood wants to clinch.
Diu wants to clinch.
Hollywood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
David Hollywood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hollywood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hollywood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood misses with a series of wild punches.
Diu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diu misses with a right hand
and Hollywood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hollywood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gar Diu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diu misses with a low kick.
Diu blocks a head kick by Hollywood.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diu tries to work over Hollywood's front leg with a kick but Hollywood checks it.
Some wild striking there from Diu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollywood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Hollywood.
Well Hollywood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Hollywood!
An out of breath David Hollywood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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