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Event:
USFC 153
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Hollywood scores with a decent looking hook.
Fredrick throws a head kick but Hollywood moves out of range.
Fredrick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Hollywood counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hollywood.
Hollywood controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hollywood trying to control but Fredrick is working from the bottom.
Fredrick looking to control.
Hollywood looking to sit in guard and control but Fredrick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fredrick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hollywood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hollywood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hollywood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Hollywood is trying to control the position but Fredrick postures up.
Fredrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Hollywood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fredrick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Fredrick gets to his feet - Hollywood follows without any prompting.
Fredrick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hollywood thuds a left hand into Fredrick's body.
Fredrick throws a right and a left that Hollywood avoids nicely.
Hollywood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fredrick throws a head kick but Hollywood moves out of range.
Fredrick swings widly with a right hand
and Fredrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fredrick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fredrick wants it to stay on the feet.
A left lands for Hollywood.
A jab lands there for Hollywood.
Fredrick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fredrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Fredrick walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hollywood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredrick moves away.
Fredrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollywood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fabian Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Fredrick fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hollywood to the ground. Fredrick is now in Hollywood's guard.
Hollywood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fredrick trying to control but Hollywood is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hollywood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fredrick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fredrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Fredrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Hollywood is retaining full guard.
Hollywood controls Fredrick momentarily but Fredrick frees himself.
Fredrick forces his way into half guard.
Fredrick lands with a punch from half guard.
Hollywood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fredrick is working away from the top position though.
Fredrick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hollywood is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fredrick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hollywood wants to improve his position but Fredrick is controlling well.
Fredrick is looking to take a break and control but Hollywood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hollywood works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Fredrick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hollywood punishes Fredrick's body with a nice straight punch.
Fredrick throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hollywood.
Fredrick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fredrick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fredrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredrick is looking for the big counter here.
Hollywood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fredrick at a distance.
Ronald Fredrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fredrick misses the shot to the body.
Fredrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hollywood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fredrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredrick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hollywood.#TD2#
Fredrick drives through with a takedown into Hollywood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood keeping full guard, as Fredrick tries to pass. #SUB#
Hollywood isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fredrick stacks Hollywood on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fredrick!#T1#
Hollywood is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fredrick connects with a decent elbow.
Hollywood manages to get back to half guard.
Hollywood is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hollywood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hollywood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fredrick pulls his head out easily.
Hollywood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fredrick.
Hollywood wants to improve his position but Fredrick is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Hollywood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fredrick not doing much here.
Fredrick trying to control from half guard but Hollywood is working away.
Ronald Fredrick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fredrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fredrick working over Hollywood with some ground and pound. Hollywood looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Fredrick is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Hollywood wants to improve his position but Fredrick is controlling well.
Hollywood wants to control but Fredrick is keeping busy.
Fredrick performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fredrick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hollywood.
Hollywood misses the shot to the body.
Fredrick wants to clinch up but Hollywood keeps it at a distance.
Fredrick throws a head kick that misses.
Fredrick throws a sloppy head kick and Hollywood moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Hollywood gets tackled into the cage by Fredrick. Fredrick maintains the clinch. #T4#
Hollywood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fredrick walks away with a smile on his face. Hollywood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabian Hollywood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Hollywood.
Fredrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollywood is looking to wear down Fredrick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hollywood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fredrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fredrick throws a body punch but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fredrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hollywood throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Fredrick. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hollywood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredrick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hollywood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hollywood connects with the punch.#TD2#
Fredrick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fredrick is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Fredrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hollywood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fredrick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fredrick missing with a left hand there. Hollywood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hollywood.
Hollywood throws a lazy right hand but Fredrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fredrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Hollywood circles away.
Hollywood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fredrick tries to move into range but Hollywood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Fredrick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood tries to work over Fredrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fredrick lands an elbow inside that Hollywood shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hollywood. #TD2#
Fredrick wants the takedown. Hollywood is fighting it off but Fredrick persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hollywood's guard against the cage.
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!#SUB#
Hollywood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fredrick defends it easily.#T1#
Fredrick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hollywood seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hollywood wants to control the position but Fredrick says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hollywood trying to control but Fredrick postures up.
Fredrick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hollywood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU2#
Fredrick decides to stand up.
Fredrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollywood connects with a crisp jab.
Fabian Hollywood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Fredrick moves into the clinch.
Come on Hollywood - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Fredrick gets control of Hollywood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fredrick will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hollywood postures up and lands a big shot to Fredrick's brow.
Fredrick is trying to control the position but Hollywood postures up.
Fredrick trying to control the position here.
Hollywood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fredrick is keeping the position for now.
Ronald Fredrick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hollywood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hollywood trying to pass the guard but Fredrick defending well.
Fredrick wants to control but Hollywood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hollywood is stalling here. Fredrick is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hollywood seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fredrick has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hollywood is holding Fredrick down, trying to stall.
Hollywood is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fredrick is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Fredrick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Fredrick has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hollywood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hollywood throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Fredrick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hollywood is looking to improve his position but Fredrick isn't that keen on the idea.
Fredrick looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Fredrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fredrick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Fredrick!
A very excited looking Ronald Fredrick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
USFC 147
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Blade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollywood.
Hollywood punishes Blade's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blade.
Hollywood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blade is out of range.
As Hollywood tries to get set, Blade tries to push him back and clinch up but Hollywood manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Blade moves into the clinch.
Hollywood misses with the head strike.
Hollywood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hollywood or not.
Blade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hollywood trying to land knees to the body.
Hollywood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hollywood fails to land.
Blade lands a shot to the body.
Blade misses with the head strike.
Hollywood prevents a body shot from Blade.
Hollywood is looking for a takedown.
Blade working aggressively here.
Blade cracks Hollywood with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood wants a takedown but no success here.
Blade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Blade.
Hollywood looks winded!
Blade lands a nice shot to the body.
Blade cracks Hollywood with a nice body shot.
Blade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blade gets through Hollywood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hollywood backwards.
Blade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hollywood backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blade lands a body shot.
Blade creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hollywood with a big uppercut! Hollywood tries to clinch up but Blade pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hollywood to the mat! Hollywood covers up and Blade unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jake Blade!
Jake Blade thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
USFC 142
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Hollywood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Landry.
Landry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Hollywood counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Landry!
Landry wants to get back to his feet but Hollywood is dominant here and he's now got Landry's back!
Landry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollywood controls the position.#SUB2#
Landry showing good submission defense here.
Good control from Hollywood.
Despite being in a bad position, Landry is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Landry is trying to stand back up.
Landry just trying to survive but Hollywood is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
Hollywood has the hooks in. Landry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hollywood wants to control but Landry is keeping busy.
Landry looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Landry is trying to get back to his feet but Hollywood has full control of the position and if anything, Landry has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Landry turns into Hollywood and is now in his guard.
Landry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Landry postures up.
Hollywood tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hollywood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Landry defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hollywood working for a triangle but Landry defends it easily.
#T2#
Landry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hollywood controls Landry momentarily but Landry frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Landry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Landry wants to control from the top but Hollywood keeps moving.
Hollywood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Hollywood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Landry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Landry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Landry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Landry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hollywood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Landry has managed to get both his arms back between Hollywood's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hollywood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Landry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Landry trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollywood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollywood trying to control the position.
Landry looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hollywood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Landry is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Landry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Landry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Landry passes into half guard.
Landry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hollywood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Landry.
Landry is nestled in close to Hollywood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hollywood actively working from the bottom here.
Hollywood is trying to maintain the position but Landry is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fabian Hollywood will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hollywood has a takedown stuffed.
Landry misses with a series of wild punches.
Hollywood blocks a head kick by Landry.
Ed Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hollywood just misses with a punch to the body.
Landry scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Landry tenderised Hollywood's leg. Hollywood is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Landry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Landry lands in his opponent's guard.
Hollywood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hollywood throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Landry controlling the position.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Landry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollywood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Landry controlling Hollywood's posture.
Hollywood trying to control but Landry is working from the bottom.
Hollywood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hollywood looking to pass the guard.
Hollywood wants to control from the top but Landry keeps moving.
Landry wants to stand and escape but Hollywood is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Landry misses with a double jab
and Hollywood counters with a left to the body.
Ed Landry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Landry throws a leg kick but Hollywood moved away.
Landry slips a jab and a cross from Hollywood.
A punch combination from Landry misses.
Landry scores with a nice right hand.
Hollywood moves out of range as Landry throws a body kick.
Landry throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Hollywood counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Landry is trying to get back to full guard.
Hollywood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hollywood is looking to take a break and control but Landry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Landry is looking to control Hollywood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Landry avoid being mounted?
Hollywood trying to control from half guard but Landry is working away.
Hollywood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hollywood is pressing down on Landry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Landry is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Landry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hollywood stays in close to Landry's body and controls the position.
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 Ed Landry will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hollywood tests Landry's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Landry scores with a takedown into Hollywood's guard.
Landry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hollywood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Landry is stalling in the full guard.
Hollywood keeping moving, preventing Landry from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Landry's guard. #REVB#
Hollywood slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Landry doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Hollywood wants to pass the guard but Landry is keeping the position.
Hollywood won't allow Landry to get back to his feet.
Landry has Hollywood pulled in close to control his posture.
Landry wants to stand and escape but Hollywood is having none of it.
Hollywood stays in close to Landry's body and controls the position.
Hollywood connects with a couple of short punches.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Landry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Landry pulls Hollywood in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hollywood avoids a kick to the body.
Landry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollywood.
Landry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ed Landry is winning the standup battle so far.
Landry tries to bum rush Hollywood with a series of wild strikes but Hollywood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hollywood thuds his right hand into Landry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hollywood misses with a hook. Landry ducked under it nicely.
Landry misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Landry.
Hollywood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Landry is fending him off so far but Hollywood persists. Nope, Landry circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Hollywood with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Hollywood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Landry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Landry blocks the body kick.
Hollywood slips under a jab from Landry.
Landry thumps Hollywood with a low kick.
Landry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hollywood throws a hook to the side of Landry's head but Landry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollywood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Landry circles away quickly and effectively.
Landry throws a nice looking combination but Hollywood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hollywood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice body punch from Landry.
Landry works over Hollywood's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Hollywood loads up on a big right hand but Landry slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Hollywood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landry scores with a head kick. Hollywood tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hollywood darts in looking for a takedown but Landry gets double underhooks and turns Hollywood into the cage.
Ed Landry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Hollywood.
Landry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hollywood is out of range and Landry settles back down.
Landry throws a nice looking combination but Hollywood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hollywood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Landry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollywood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hollywood tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hollywood avoids a kick to the body.
And Hollywood tries to counter it with a takedown but Landry pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Landry lands a nice shot to the body.
Landry throws a shot from downtown. Hollywood moves away and avoids it.
Landry throws a wild body kick that Hollywood sees coming a mile off.
Landry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hollywood shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Landry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Landry 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fabian Hollywood!
Fabian Hollywood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
USFC 137
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Hollywood lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fabian Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Huia misses.
Hollywood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huia 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.
Hollywood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Huia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huia.
Huia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Huia passes Hollywood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hollywood wants to get back to full guard.
Huia is looking to take a break and control but Hollywood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Hollywood trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Huia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hollywood keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Huia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
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.
Hollywood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hollywood won't allow Huia to pass to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut. Huia saw that one coming.
Hollywood looks to land a right hand but Huia moved out of range.
Huia moves out of range of the body kick from Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Huia avoids the head kick by Hollywood.
Huia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hollywood doesn't seem bothered though.
Hollywood looks to land a body kick but Huia moved away.
Huia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Huia blocks a leg kick.
Huia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hollywood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hollywood just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollywood tried to score with a low kick but Huia checks it.
A quick step to the side and Huia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Huia.
Huia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Huia.#T4#
Hollywood connects with a body shot that sends Huia's belly button to the back.
Hollywood misses with a low kick.
Hollywood throws a solid leg kick but Huia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hollywood.
Hollywood throws the kick towards the body but Huia avoids it.
Hollywood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Huia's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Huia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hollywood scrambles back to his feet.
Hollywood throws a body punch but Huia moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huia with a hook.
Huia throws a combination. Hollywood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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 Hone Huia will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hollywood tries to land a body kick
and Huia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hone Huia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huia looks to land a combination. Hollywood sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Huia misses with a series of wild punches.
Hollywood looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hollywood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Huia lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia lands with a nice combination. Hollywood backs away looking to recover.
Huia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the head.
Hollywood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Huia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Hollywood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Huia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hollywood looks for the body kick but Huia saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Huia misses its target.
Hollywood looks to land a right hand but Huia moved out of range.
Huia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Huia just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollywood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hollywood throws a body kick that misses.
Hollywood tries to clinch but Huia moves out of range.
Hollywood scores with a nice head shot.
Huia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollywood was well out of range. Poor timing from Huia.#T2#
Hollywood throws a leg kick but Huia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Huia misses with a series of wild punches.
Huia throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Huia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hollywood misses with a body kick.
Huia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollywood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huia avoids the head kick by Hollywood.
Huia throws a big counter combination but Hollywood scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Huia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hollywood circles away quickly and effectively.
Huia takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Hollywood throws a leg kick that is checked
and Huia counters with a straight right hand.
Hollywood shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Huia eats them both and turns towards Hollywood to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Hone Huia has been cut.
Huia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hollywood counters with a nice uppercut.
Hollywood misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a looping left.
Hollywood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Huia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hollywood wants to slow Huia down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Huia misses the shot to the body.
Hollywood defending well as Huia loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hollywood.
Huia misses with a two punch combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Huia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hollywood - the referee stops the clock and Huia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hollywood. Huia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Huia is looking to wear down Hollywood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Huia moves out of range of the body kick.
Hollywood tries a head kick but it misses.
Huia moves out of range of the leg kick from Hollywood.
Huia scores with a one two! Hollywood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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 Hone Huia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hone Huia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hollywood misses with a double jab.
Hollywood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Hollywood looks to move away, Huia throws a big counter combo but Hollywood just gets out of the way.
Huia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hollywood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huia lands with a nice body punch.
Huia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Huia as he connects with a hook.
Hollywood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia lands a jab.
Hollywood works the jab nicely.#T1#
Huia misses with a body punch
enabling Hollywood to counter with a crisp jab.
Huia misses the shot to the body.
Hollywood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huia.
Hollywood throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hollywood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huia was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollywood.
Hone Huia is winning the standup battle so far.
Huia checks a low kick from Hollywood.
Huia blocks a low kick nicely.
Huia moves out of range as Hollywood throws a body kick.
Hollywood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huia throws a nice looking combination but Hollywood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fabian Hollywood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hollywood throws a hook but Huia avoids it easily.
Hollywood looks to land a body kick but Huia moved away.
Huia lands with a shot to the body.
Huia feints a jab promting Hollywood to slip. Huia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hollywood slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Huia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollywood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hollywood throws a lazy head kick
and Huia counters with a series of strikes. Hollywood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Huia closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Huia misses with the combination.
Huia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hollywood tries to clinch but Huia is having none of it.
Huia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hone Huia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hollywood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hollywood throws a leg kick but Huia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Huia. Those never looked like landing.
Huia throws a right and a left that Hollywood avoids nicely. #T4#
Hollywood throws a leg kick but Huia checks it.
Huia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hollywood.
Hollywood is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Huia jabs Hollywood right on the nose. Hollywood blinks but takes it well.
Huia connects with a body shot that sends Hollywood's belly button to the back.
Hollywood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Huia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Huia moves out of range of the body kick from Hollywood.
Huia is looking for a counter combo.
Hollywood scores with a leg kick.
Hollywood dodges the punch combination from Huia.
Huia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hone Huia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Huia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hone Huia!
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Event:
USFC 132
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Bum throws a looping overhand right but Hollywood ducks down to avoid it.
Hollywood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bum.
Bum avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Bum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bum misses with a hook.
Hollywood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bum blocks it well.
Bum throws a right hand that misses
and Hollywood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bum thinking.
Hollywood throws a sloppy head kick and Bum moves out of range easily.
Bum misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Bum.
Hollywood throws a head kick but Bum moves out of range.
Bum throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollywood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bum looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollywood is just out of range.
Hollywood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollywood feints a counter leg kick.
Bum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bum blocks the body kick.
Hollywood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bum moves away.#T1#
Bum lands a nice looking body shot.
Bum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hollywood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bum is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hollywood's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hollywood pushes Bum away with a front kick.
Bum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hollywood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bum moves out of range of the body kick from Hollywood.
Bum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hollywood throws a head kick but Bum moves out of range.
Hollywood throws a body kick that misses.
Bum throws a hook but Hollywood avoids it easily.
Hollywood throws a low kick but Bum avoids it.
Hollywood throws a head kick but Bum moves out of range.
It looked like Bum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hollywood.
Bum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hollywood.
Bum blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Hollywood.
Hollywood throws a sloppy head kick and Bum moves out of range easily. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollywood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hollywood pushes Bum away with a front kick.
Bum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hollywood counters with a body kick that stops Bum in his tracks momentarily.
Hollywood tests Bum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hollywood fakes the leg kick and cracks Bum in the body.
Bum throws a good cross that connects.
Bum misses with a hook
and Hollywood counters with a leg kick.
Bum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollywood moves away.
Bum misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hollywood circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Bum misses.
Bum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hollywood counters with a good low kick that Bum was not able to check.
Hollywood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bum throws a big shot that misses.
Hollywood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bum moves out of range as Hollywood throws a body kick.
#T3#
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bum misses with a hook. Hollywood ducked under it nicely.
Hollywood pushes Bum away with a front kick.
Bum avoids a kick to the body.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the body.
Bum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bum throws out a loose jab but Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollywood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bum.
Bum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hollywood under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Bum.
Bum missing with a left hand there. Hollywood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hollywood connects with a jab.
Hollywood pushes Bum away with a front kick.
Bum will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks 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!
Bum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hollywood. #T4#
Hollywood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses.
Bum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hollywood connects with an inside leg kick.
Hollywood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bum. Bum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hollywood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hollywood misses with a body shot.
Bum misses with an uppercut
and Hollywood counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bum stuns Hollywood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hollywood ducks under a wild hook from Bum.
Hollywood throws a jab but it's blocked by Bum.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bum swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Bum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bum slips under a jab from Hollywood.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hollywood. Bum does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Hollywood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice shot by Hollywood.
Bum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollywood moves away.
Bum misses with a straight left.
Bum throws a big shot that misses.
Bum throws a jab when Hollywood was well out of range.
Hollywood tries a quick counter leg kick but Bum is wise to it.
Bum checks a leg kick.
Hollywood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hollywood's hands.
Bum moves out of range of the body kick from Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a lunging right hand
and Bum counters with a left to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hollywood.
Bum loads up on a big right hand but Hollywood slips the punch.#CL2#
Hollywood moves into the clinch successfully.
Hollywood trying to stall but Bum improves his position.
Hollywood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hollywood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Hollywood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Hollywood slips under a jab from Bum.
Hollywood is looking to land body kicks.
Bum throwing a counter right hand but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
Bum misses with an uppercut. Hollywood saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Hollywood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donk. Bum catches Hollywood right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Hollywood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hollywood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hollywood blocks a jab.
Bum misses with an uppercut
and Hollywood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hollywood misses with a straight left.
Bum takes one to the side of the head.
Bum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollywood.
Nice straight punches there by Bum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bum.
Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bum.
Hollywood lands with a slapping head kick.
Bum misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollywood throws an off balance right hand
and Bum counters with a nice uppercut.
Fabian Hollywood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Hollywood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bum misses the shot to the body.
Bum throws a body shot but no joy.
Bum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hollywood misses with a head kick.
Hollywood throws a body kick that misses.
Bum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hollywood's hands.
Hollywood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body kick from Hollywood.
Bum misses with a looping left.
Hollywood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bum blocks it well.
Hollywood throws a wild body kick that Bum sees coming a mile off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bum lands a nice shot that snaps Hollywood's head back.
Beach Bum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood slips under a jab from Bum.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bum. Hollywood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bum scores with a hook.
Hollywood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Bum swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hollywood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hollywood thows a body kick. Bum tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bum misses the jab.
Hollywood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bum misses with a straight left.
Hollywood scores with a jab.
Hollywood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bum throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bum swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Bum 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.
Bum misses with a shot to the body
and Hollywood counters with a nice body kick.
Hollywood throws a low kick, looking for Bum's leg but Bum calmly moves out of range.
Bum takes a swing at Hollywood's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bum throws a shot from downtown. Hollywood moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Hollywood throws a wild body kick that Bum sees coming a mile off.
Hollywood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bum scores with a jab to the body.
Bum ducks right into an uppercut from Hollywood.
An inside leg kick lands from Hollywood.
Bum ducks under a wild hook from Hollywood.
Hollywood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bum.
Bum lunges at Hollywood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hollywood's hand.
Hollywood staying out of range there.
Bum has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hollywood swings for the body but Bum moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hollywood misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hollywood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bum dodges the punch combination from Hollywood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Hollywood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hollywood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bum.
Bum misses with a hook.
Bum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hollywood drops his hands momentarily and Bum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hollywood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hollywood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bum misses with a body shot.
Bum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hollywood slips a jab from Bum.
Hollywood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hollywood throws a head kick but Bum moves out of range.
Bum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollywood.
Hollywood has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hollywood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bum stuns Hollywood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollywood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bum misses with a hook. Hollywood ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Hollywood throws out a leg kick but Bum moves out of range and Hollywood only half commits.
Hollywood cracks the inside of Bum's front leg.
Bum looks to throw the jab but Hollywood is out of range.
Bum misses the shot to the body.
Hollywood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hollywood's head backwards.
Bum swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Bum.
Bum misses with an uppercut.
Hollywood blocks a jab.
Bum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bum misses with a shot to the body
and Hollywood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses.
Hollywood needs to keep his hands up - Bum had a free shot at his head there.
Bum misses with a body shot.
Beach Bum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
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!
Bum misses with a wild combination.
Hollywood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bum in his tracks.
Bum looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollywood is just out of range.
Hollywood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollywood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bum misses with a body shot.
Bum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hollywood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bum connects with a crisp jab.
Bum cracks Hollywood with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bum. Hollywood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hollywood on the side of the head.
Hollywood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bum.
Bum lands a body shot.
#T3#
Bum blocks the body kick.
Bum throws a shot from downtown. Hollywood moves away and avoids it.
Hollywood ducks under a wild hook from Bum.
Bum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
Bum throws a good cross that connects.
Hollywood moves forwards but Bum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hollywood throws a front kick that sends Bum stumbling back into the cage.
Fabian Hollywood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bum throws a body shot but no joy.
Hollywood shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hollywood tries to land a front kick but Bum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hollywood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bum throws the left hand but Hollywood avoids the punch easily.
Hollywood follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hollywood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bum.
Bum takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Bum misses with a two punch combination.
Bum throws a body shot but no joy.
Hollywood scores with a decent looking hook.
Hollywood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bum moves out of range of the body kick from Hollywood.
Bum throwing a counter right hand but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
Bum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bum misses with a lunging right hand
and Hollywood counters with a straight right hand.
Bum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bum throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollywood looks for the body kick but Bum saw that one coming.
Bum throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollywood thows a body kick. Bum tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hollywood throws a looping overhand right but Bum ducks down to avoid it.
Bum misses with a shot to the body
and Hollywood counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hollywood. Bum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hollywood throws a head kick that Bum semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beach Bum showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian Hollywood!
Fabian Hollywood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
USFC 127
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Hollywood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fredrick tries to counter with a takedown but Hollywood is quick to defend against it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hollywood has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hollywood!
Hollywood shoots in and drives through. Fredrick sprawls well.
Fredrick tries to counter with a takedown but Hollywood is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Hollywood with that takedown attempt.
Ronald Fredrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Hollywood.#TD#
Fredrick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hollywood's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Fredrick is trying to work for a kimura but Hollywood is defending well.
Hollywood trying to hold on to Fredrick's head to control him but Fredrick postures up.
#T1#
Fredrick is looking to take a break and control but Hollywood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Fredrick decides to stand up.
Fredrick slaps away a takedown attempt from Hollywood, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Fredrick dives in and scores a takedown into Hollywood's guard.#SUB2#
Hollywood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fredrick defends it easily.
Hollywood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fredrick. #T2#
Hollywood keeping full guard, as Fredrick tries to pass.
Fredrick with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Hollywood working for a triangle but Fredrick defends it easily.
Fredrick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hollywood can't keep his opponent in guard - Fredrick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hollywood is looking for a sweep. Fredrick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Fredrick there. #SUB2#
Hollywood looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Fredrick is going to stand back up.
#T3#
Fredrick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hollywood defending well though.
Hollywood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fredrick is working away from the top position though.
Fredrick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fredrick connects with a nice short shot to Hollywood's temple.
Fredrick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hollywood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fredrick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fredrick's back!
Fredrick trying to control the hands but Hollywood won't let him.
Hollywood throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Fredrick!
Hollywood lands shots from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Fredrick as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hollywood!
#T4#
Hollywood gets his hands free as Fredrick looks to control.
Fredrick covering up well under a series of strikes from Hollywood.
Fredrick grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood is trying to stick to Fredrick's back but Fredrick is turning into Hollywood. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hollywood's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fredrick.
Hollywood can't keep his opponent in guard - Fredrick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fredrick winds up and cracks Hollywood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fredrick is pressing down on Hollywood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hollywood is holding on for now.
Hollywood is looking to control Fredrick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hollywood avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Fredrick dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hollywood connects with a leg kick. Fredrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hollywood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hollywood scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Ronald Fredrick has been cut.#TD#
Hollywood gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hollywood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollywood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hollywood working for a triangle but Fredrick defends it easily.
Hollywood seems keen to control Fredrick's posture.#T1#
Fredrick tries to stand but Hollywood is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hollywood is looking for a triangle but Fredrick pushes his legs off easily.
Fredrick looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hollywood is trying to control the position but Fredrick postures up.
Fredrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fredrick looking to pass the guard.
Hollywood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fredrick postures up.
Fredrick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
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.
Fredrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hollywood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fredrick with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Hollywood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fredrick defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hollywood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hollywood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fredrick defends well.
Fredrick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hollywood is pulling down on Fredrick's head. It's preventing any offense from Fredrick, at least for the moment.#T3#
Fredrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Fredrick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hollywood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hollywood has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hollywood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fredrick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredrick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fredrick wants to control from the top but Hollywood keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hollywood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fredrick is aware though and is defending well.
Fredrick stands up over Hollywood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4##SUB2#
Hollywood looking for a guillotine here but Fredrick defends easily.
Hollywood keeping moving, preventing Fredrick from controlling successfully.
Fredrick passes Hollywood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fredrick is trying to control the action in half guard but Hollywood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fredrick controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hollywood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fredrick is stalling here. Hollywood is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fredrick seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hollywood has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fabian Hollywood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ronald Fredrick'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!
#R3##TD2#
Hollywood shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hollywood was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Fredrick sneaks out the side door and pushes Hollywood away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hollywood goes for a double leg but Fredrick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fredrick continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from Fredrick misses its target.
Fabian Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood misses with a takedown #CL#
and Fredrick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Fredrick breaks from the clinch.
Hollywood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Fredrick moves into the clinch.
Ronald Fredrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Hollywood.#T1#
Hollywood wants to break free but Fredrick has control.
#BC#
Fredrick breaks the clinch.
Hollywood fails to land the takedown.
Fredrick looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fredrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Hollywood circles away.
Fredrick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hollywood's head backwards.
Hollywood shoots in for a takedown but Fredrick shows good takedown defense.
Fredrick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Hollywood throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fredrick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hollywood is in Fredrick's guard.
Fredrick wants to stand but Hollywood is controlling the position.
Fredrick keeping moving, preventing Hollywood from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fredrick is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Fredrick gets to his feet. Hollywood looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Hollywood tries to sprawl but Fredrick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Hollywood looking for submissions off his back.
Ronald Fredrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Fredrick is looking for a kimura but Hollywood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fredrick to get the leverage.
Fredrick is pressing down on Hollywood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hollywood is holding on for now.
Hollywood tries to get to full guard but Fredrick has control of the leg.
Hollywood won't allow Fredrick to pass to mount. #T3#
Hollywood is trying to control but can't.
Hollywood moves into full guard.
Hollywood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fredrick wants to control but Hollywood is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Hollywood is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Hollywood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Fredrick is controlling Hollywood's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hollywood prevents Fredrick from improving his position.
Fredrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollywood can do to turn this around?
Fredrick trying to control here.
Fredrick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hollywood looks to land a strike but Fredrick avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fredrick lands a decent punch to the body there.
Hollywood with a nice head shot there.
Hollywood wants to pass the guard but Fredrick is keeping the position.
Hollywood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Fredrick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fredrick 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Fredrick!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronald Fredrick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Ellison Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hollywood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ellison Jr is in Hollywood's guard.
Ellison Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hollywood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ellison Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hollywood is tightening it up a little... Ellison Jr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ellison Jr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ellison Jr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hollywood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fabian Hollywood!
A relieved looking Fabian Hollywood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Anthony Ellison Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'we'll get him next time'.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Viva Las Vegas
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Penn.
Penn lands a nice shot that snaps Hollywood's head back.
Hollywood lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Penn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hollywood tries to pull guard but Penn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Penn cracks Hollywood with a nice body shot.
Hollywood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Hollywood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hollywood fails to pull guard.
Hollywood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Penn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabian Hollywood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Hollywood jumps into guard, dragging Penn to the mat.
Penn won't allow Hollywood to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hollywood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Hollywood is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Penn frees his head nicely. Oh but Hollywood has switched to an armbar! Penn is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fabian Hollywood!
Fabian Hollywood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
USFC 118
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Campion throws a jab when Hollywood was well out of range.
Campion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollywood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hollywood throws a body shot but no joy.
Campion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Fabian Hollywood has been cut.
Campion swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Campion misses with a double jab.
As Campion backs away, Hollywood returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Campion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hollywood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Campion has managed to clinch.
Campion working aggressively here.
#T1#
Hollywood digs a right hand into Campion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Campion's gas tank.
Campion misses with a knee to the head.
Hollywood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Campion or not.
Campion looks winded!
Hollywood tries to land a knee to the head but Campion blocks with his arms.
Campion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hollywood digs a right hand underneath Campion's ribcage. Campion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hollywood.
Hollywood jumps guard but Campion stands there with Hollywood around his waist. Hollywood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Campion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hollywood lands an uppercut.
Campion tries a body shot but Hollywood blocks it.
A body shot lands from Campion.
Hollywood tries to pull guard but Campion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabian Hollywood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollywood fails to pull guard.
Campion holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hollywood. #T2#
Hollywood working aggressively here.
Campion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hollywood takes an elbow to the temple.
Hollywood tries to land knees in the clinch but Campion avoids the damage to the body.
Campion trying to control the position but instead, Hollywood has worked for underhooks and has pushed Campion into the cage.
Hollywood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campion cracks Hollywood with a nice body shot.
Campion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hollywood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Campion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Hollywood jumps guard and drags Campion to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Campion decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hollywood, up you get!
Campion feints and then cracks Hollywood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hollywood down.
Campion throws a head kick that half lands.
Campion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollywood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hollywood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hollywood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Campion at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Campion!
#T3#
Campion scores with a head kick. Hollywood tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Campion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hollywood avoids a wild elbow strike from Campion.
Campion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hollywood tries to pull guard but Campion holds him up against the cage and eventually Hollywood drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Hollywood ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hollywood no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Campion wants to stand but Hollywood has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Campion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hollywood wants to sweep here but Campion controlling him for the moment.
Campion is looking to stand up but Hollywood won't let him. #T4##SUB#
Hollywood is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Campion frees his head nicely. Oh but Hollywood has switched to an armbar! Campion is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fabian Hollywood!
A relieved looking Fabian Hollywood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Matthew Campion stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.
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