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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2021 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Luu has knocked Holmes down with a huge combo! Luu steps away and waves a wobbly Holmes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Luu pushes Holmes away with a front kick.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Holmes circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Luu. Holmes falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Luu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2021 |
#R1#
The fighters circle, before Luu throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Holmes's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Luu lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Holmes 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.
Holmes misses with a left hand
and Turner counters with a left and a right... And another left! Holmes is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caesar Turner!
During a confident post fight interview, Caesar Turner 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: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Gold scores with a body shot.
Holmes misses with a double jab
and Gold counters with a nice uppercut.
Gold displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gold moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Holmes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gold.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes misses the target.
Gold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holmes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holmes's sensitive parts.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gold as he jumps to the side. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Gold and sends Holmes crashing to the mat! Gold follows him down to the mat - Holmes regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Holmes is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold is thwarting Holmes's attempts to control the position.
Holmes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gold is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
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. Gold connects with a nice short shot to Holmes's temple.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Gold working Holmes over with strikes.
Holmes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gold.
Gold with the ground and pound but Holmes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gold postures up and lands a big shot to Holmes's brow.
Holmes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gold scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Holmes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gold throwing strikes from guard but Holmes blocks nicely.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.
Holmes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gold defends well.
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gold working his ground and pound in the gym.#T2#
Holmes looking to control.
Gold is working Holmes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gold postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Gold throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gold lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holmes's head.#SUB#
Holmes working for submissions but it's allowed Gold to get to half guard.
Gold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Gold scores with a big shot! Holmes's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Holmes! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Gold! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes throws a series of punches but Gold moves out of range.
Holmes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gold.
Gold slips a jab from Holmes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holmes misses with a hook.
Gold lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left and a right from Gold both land. Nice combination.
Gold lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Holmes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold connects with a body shot.
Gold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holmes doesn't seem bothered though.
Gold moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gold as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Gold clinches up against the cage.
Gold digs a right hand underneath Holmes's ribcage. Holmes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gold pushes Holmes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gold works on Holmes's body with a couple of short punches.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Holmes has eaten all the pies!
Gold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gold lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gold.
A left hand lands to the body for Gold.
Gold scores with a shot to the side of Holmes's head. #T1#
Gold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gold.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gold.
Good body shot from Gold.
Gold has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Holmes - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Gold, and another! Holmes is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kane Gold! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Hank Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Pulkkinen lands a big head kick that sends Holmes tumbling to the mat! Pulkkinen takes a step backwards and waves Holmes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Holmes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Holmes walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Pulkkinen swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sepi Pulkkinen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Kamakawiwo Ole Jr tests Holmes's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Kamakawiwo Ole Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Holmes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Holmes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Holmes swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Kamakawiwo Ole Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Holmes! Kamakawiwo Ole Jr lets Holmes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Holmes looks winded!
Kamakawiwo Ole Jr drops Holmes with a big left hand! Holmes is injured, injured bad! Kamakawiwo Ole Jr jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Israel Kamakawiwo Ole Jr!
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Achashverosh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Achashverosh defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
Achashverosh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Achashverosh drives through and clinches with Holmes against the cage.
#BC#
Achashverosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Achashverosh rushes Holmes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Achashverosh up against the cage.
Achashverosh lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Achashverosh's brow. #BC#
Achashverosh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holmes. #CL#
Achashverosh moves into the clinch.
Achashverosh keeps control of Holmes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Achashverosh is working Holmes over against the cage.
Holmes looks winded!#BC#
Achashverosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Achashverosh rushes Holmes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Holmes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Achashverosh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holmes up against the cage.#BC#
Achashverosh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holmes misses with a hook.
Holmes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Achashverosh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holmes somewhat.
Achashverosh clobbers Holmes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Holmes has eaten all the pies!#CL#
Achashverosh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Achashverosh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Achashverosh closes the distance and pushes Holmes back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Achashverosh. #BC#
Achashverosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Achashverosh closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Achashverosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes throws a hook but Achashverosh avoids it easily.#CL#
Achashverosh has closed the distance and engaged Holmes in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Achashverosh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Achashverosh lands with a left to the head.
Holmes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Achashverosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melchior Achashverosh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Achashverosh slaps away a takedown attempt from Holmes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Melchior Achashverosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Holmes.#CL#
Achashverosh has closed the distance and engaged Holmes in a clinch.
#BC#
Achashverosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Achashverosh walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Holmes drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Achashverosh swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Holmes's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melchior Achashverosh!
After the fight, Melchior Achashverosh was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Brandon's shoulder, as Brandon tries to avoid the shot.
And Brandon tries to counter it with a takedown but Holmes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Holmes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brandon moves out of range as Holmes strikes.
Brandon feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Holmes collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bubba Brandon!
Bubba Brandon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hank Holmes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Zinsou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holmes (0) vs (2) Zinsou
Holmes moves into full guard.
Zinsou content to stall in guard here.
Zinsou wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zinsou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zinsou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zinsou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zinsou controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Zinsou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zinsou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zinsou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zinsou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holmes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (2) vs (2) Zinsou
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Zinsou keeping full guard, as Holmes tries to pass. #SUB#
Holmes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holmes slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Zinsou gets back to full guard.
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zinsou is keeping the position for now.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zinsou managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Holmes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zinsou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holmes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (2) vs (4) Zinsou
Zinsou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zinsou controls the pace.
Holmes can't keep his opponent in guard - Zinsou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Zinsou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holmes is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Zinsou is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Zinsou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zinsou moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holmes (2) vs (7) Zinsou#SUB2#
Zinsou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Zinsou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zinsou trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zinsou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zinsou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zinsou trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Zinsou advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Holmes (2) vs (9) Zinsou#T5##SUB2#
Zinsou looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Zinsou is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Holmes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zinsou prevents Holmes from getting the reversal.
Holmes gets back to half guard.
Zinsou frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Holmes (2) vs (12) Zinsou
Holmes is working to get back to half guard.
Holmes has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Zinsou's lack of action.
Zinsou slows the pace down in half guard.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Holmes is defending against the submission attempts here by Zinsou.
Zinsou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zinsou wants to pass the guard but Holmes is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holmes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zinsou is looking to advance position but Holmes won't allow it.
Zinsou prevents Holmes from improving his position.#T7#
Zinsou takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Holmes is staying active underneath Zinsou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zinsou with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holmes is trying to maintain the position but Zinsou is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Zinsou is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Zinsou is working for a submission of some sort.
Holmes gets full guard.#T8#
Zinsou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Holmes has his foot on Zinsou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zinsou works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmes being controlled here, momentarily.
Zinsou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Zinsou controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9##SUB#
Zinsou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Holmes looking for subs off his back but Zinsou has passed one foot through into half guard.
Holmes wants to control but Zinsou is keeping busy.
#T10#
Zinsou works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Holmes (2) vs (15) Zinsou
We've been informed that Zinsou has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Zinsou is working for a guillotine from mount but Holmes frees his head quite easily.
Zinsou content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Zinsou is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Holmes is surviving well by controlling Zinsou's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Zinsou has hold of Holmes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Holmes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zinsou looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11##SUB2#
Zinsou is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Holmes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Holmes is looking to get to half guard.
Zinsou looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Zinsou looking to secure an arm triangle but Holmes defends it well.
Zinsou content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Holmes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zinsou.
Zinsou trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Zinsou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zinsou trying to control but Holmes is having none of it.
Well,Holmes is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Holmes is trying desperately to improve position.
Zinsou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holmes can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Zinsou wants to finish this one by submission but Holmes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zinsou. #T13##SUB2#
Zinsou is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Holmes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Holmes! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (4) vs (15) Zinsou#SUB#
Holmes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.
Zinsou is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holmes trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinsou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (4) vs (17) Zinsou
Zinsou postures up.
Zinsou is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Holmes looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes, not yet.
Zinsou passes Holmes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zinsou not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zinsou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Zinsou is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Zinsou is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holmes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zinsou.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zinsou wins on points by 17 to 4.
After the fight, Yayi Zinsou was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortnite scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Holmes moves forwards but Fortnite connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fortnite lands with an overhand left.
Fortnite dodges the punch combination from Holmes.
The crowd cheers as Fortnite lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holmes doesn't seem phased though.
Holmes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fortnite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holmes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fortnite circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fortnite.
The fighters circling - Holmes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortnite lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortnite jabs Holmes right on the nose. Holmes blinks but takes it well.
Fortnite moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fortnite clobbers Holmes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortnite.
#CL#
Fortnite gets a clinch.
Holmes wants to break free but Fortnite has control.
Holmes stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortnite.
#T1#
Fortnite lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fortnite lands a body punch.
Holmes looks winded!#KD#
Fortnite lands a big left hand right to the temple and Holmes goes down! #ROC#Holmes is rocked!
Fortnite controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Holmes is out! Fortnite gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kyle Fortnite!
Kyle Fortnite thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thunder closes the distance and pushes Holmes back into the cage.
Holmes manages to break the clinch.
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Thunder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thunder darts in and clinches Holmes up against the cage.
Holmes tries to work over Thunder 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thunder has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Thunder to work.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Thunder 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holmes keeps control of Thunder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes jumps into guard, dragging Thunder to the mat.
Holmes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunder is aware though and is defending well.
Holmes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder wants to stand and escape but instead Holmes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder keeping full guard, as Holmes tries to pass.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thunder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder is trying to control the position but Holmes postures up.
Thunder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holmes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thunder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holmes has Thunder in his guard.
Holmes looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thunder 's guard.
Holmes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holmes keeps trying to improve his position.
Holmes prevents Thunder from getting back to his feet.
Holmes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thunder dives on top into guard.
Thunder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunder defends well.
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunder defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is pushing down on Holmes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holmes is fighting to maintain full guard but Thunder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.
Thunder is thwarting Holmes's attempts to control the position.
Thunder wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes gets full guard.
Thunder pushing down on Holmes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Thunder seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hank Holmes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holmes misses with a body shot.
A big left from Holmes misses.
Holmes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Holmes has eaten all the pies!
Good work by Holmes as he checks the leg kick.
Holmes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Holmes misses.
Thunder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holmes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thunder .
A shot to the body from Holmes misses
and Thunder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Holmes misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes misses with a combination
letting Thunder counter with a right hand.
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Thunder tries to clinch there but Holmes circles away.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Thunder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes swats away the attempt to clinch by Thunder .
Thunder throws a push kick but Holmes slaps the foot to one side.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl out of it but Thunder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmes swings widly with a right hand
and Thunder counters with a crisp one two that drops Holmes! Thunder thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Holmes to his feet! Holmes is in big trouble!
Holmes is rocked!
Thunder flashes Holmes a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Holmes's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Holmes crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Thunder punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Thunder ! |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hank Holmes (ranked 3624 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Kirby (ranked 3702 p4p, 343 weight class). Rex Kirby acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hank Holmes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rex Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kirby is defended easily by Holmes.
Holmes tries to counter by clinching up but Kirby breaks away and moves out of range.
Holmes darts in and clinches Kirby up against the cage.
Kirby tries to score a body lock takedown but Holmes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holmes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Holmes jumps into guard, dragging Kirby to the mat.
Kirby wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
Kirby drops back looking for a leg! Holmes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holmes manages to kick Kirby off! Kirby jumps back into Holmes's guard.
Holmes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirby is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holmes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holmes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (2) vs (0) Kirby
Holmes stopping the sweep attempt from Kirby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes passes Kirby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kirby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holmes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holmes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holmes (2) vs (4) Kirby
Kirby keeps control of the position as Holmes tries to break free.
Kirby is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Holmes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kirby has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kirby is trying to stick to Holmes's back but Holmes is turning into Kirby. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kirby's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Holmes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (4) vs (4) Kirby
Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Kirby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kirby manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Kirby's guard.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kirby looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kirby looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kirby! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holmes (4) vs (8) Kirby
Kirby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kirby working away.
Holmes tries to bench press Kirby off him but Kirby keeps the position.
Kirby in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kirby goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Holmes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kirby's guard! Nice work there by Holmes! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (6) vs (8) Kirby
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holmes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (6) vs (10) Kirby
Kirby won't allow Holmes to sweep him here.
Kirby sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holmes's guard.
Holmes trying to control here.
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Kirby prevents Holmes from improving his position.
Kirby seems to be working for a kimura but Holmes defends the submission attempt.
Holmes tries to roll over but Kirby keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kirby slips nicely into half guard.
Holmes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holmes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirby is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Kirby seems content to control.
Holmes wants to control but Kirby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kirby seems to be working for a kimura but Holmes defends the submission attempt.
Kirby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holmes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirby.
Holmes is looking to control Kirby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmes avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kirby tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirby seems to be working for a kimura but Holmes defends the submission attempt.
Kirby controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
Kirby stalling away here and it's allowed Holmes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Holmes is trying to keep Kirby in close.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully.
Kirby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kirby wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
Kirby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kirby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kirby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirby is looking to advance position but Holmes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holmes (10) vs (10) Kirby
Holmes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kirby is now in Holmes's guard. A big mistake from Holmes there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (10) vs (12) Kirby
Holmes working a defensive guard here.
Holmes has his foot on Kirby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirby works his way back into a safe position though.
Kirby looking to pass the guard.
Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kirby looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kirby advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Holmes (10) vs (15) Kirby
Kirby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kirby tries to advance to mount but can't.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kirby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kirby is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holmes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kirby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kirby goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Holmes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kirby's guard! Nice work there by Holmes! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (12) vs (15) Kirby
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Holmes (15) vs (15) Kirby
Holmes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holmes tries for a kimura but Kirby is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kirby has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holmes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holmes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kirby, who protects the arm well.
Kirby is looking for a sweep.
Holmes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kirby is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kirby is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holmes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Kirby tries to improve position but can't.
Holmes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kirby, who protects the arm well.
Holmes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holmes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kirby is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Holmes is trying to get an arm triangle but Kirby is defending well.
Kirby tries to improve position but can't.
Kirby manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (15) vs (17) Kirby
Holmes is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirby.
Kirby is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Holmes wants to control but Kirby is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kirby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Kirby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes is just riding it out for now. Kirby eventually gives up the hold.
Kirby looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kirby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kirby controlling the action here.
Kirby is thwarting Holmes's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holmes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kirby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kirby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holmes has control of Kirby's left arm, preventing Kirby from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirby wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirby wins on points by 17 to 15.
Rex Kirby tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Holmes gets tackled into the cage by Sionis. Sionis maintains the clinch.
Sionis misses with a knee to the head.
Sionis tries to pull guard but Holmes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sionis is trying to drag Holmes to the mat but Holmes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sionis tries to land a knee to the head but Holmes blocks with his arms.
Holmes tries to break free but Sionis pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes looking for a takedown.
Holmes looking to slow down the pace here.
Sionis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hank Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Sionis.
Sionis with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Sionis landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sionis lands a knee to the head.
#BC#
Holmes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holmes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sionis circles away quickly and effectively.
Holmes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sionis eats them both and turns towards Holmes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
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!#KD2#
A big head kick from Sionis and Holmes is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#
Holmes is rocked!#SUB#
Holmes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sionis defends it easily.
Oh Holmes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sionis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Holmes controls Sionis momentarily but Sionis frees himself.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.
Holmes is controlling Sionis's posture.#SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sionis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Holmes is working an open guard so Sionis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sionis dives in and grabs Holmes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes down on Sionis's head and hops out.#TD2#
Sionis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sionis in particular looking to stall.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holmes controlling the position for now.
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Holmes is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sionis is tapping! Great win for Holmes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hank Holmes!
A less than humble Hank Holmes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Holmes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holmes lands in his opponent's guard.
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sionis is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Holmes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sionis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holmes has Sionis in his guard.#REVB#
Sionis tries to stand but Holmes is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sionis looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Sionis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Holmes is working an open guard so Sionis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Sionis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.
Sionis has Holmes pressed against the cage, preventing Holmes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holmes tries to pull guard but Sionis won't allow it.
#TD2#
Sionis pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sionis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes is looking to advance position but Sionis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2#
Holmes wants to hold on but Sionis pushes him away.
Holmes is working to get back to half guard.
Holmes is working hard here to advance position.
Holmes regains half guard.#T3#
Sionis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sionis wants to stand up but Holmes has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sionis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Holmes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sionis has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Holmes tries to hold on but Sionis pushes him away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holmes is desperately trying to improve his position but Sionis has a good base and remains in mount.
Sionis controlling the pace for now.
Holmes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Sionis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sionis manages to avoid it.#TD#
Holmes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Holmes trying to control but Sionis is working from the bottom.
Holmes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Holmes is looking to advance position but Sionis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Holmes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sionis controlling from mount.
Holmes is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Sionis content just to control the position here.
Holmes is desperately trying to improve his position but Sionis has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holmes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Holmes is staying active underneath Sionis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sionis is thwarting Holmes's attempts to control the position.
Holmes tries to get to full guard but Sionis has control of the leg.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sionis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SU2#
Sionis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Holmes misses with an uppercut. Sionis saw that one coming.
Holmes swings for the body but Sionis moves out of range.
#TD2#
Sionis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sionis lands in his opponent's guard.
Sionis wants to stand but Holmes has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SUB#
Holmes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sionis is aware though and is defending well.
Roman Sionis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sionis stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes.#SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holmes being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Holmes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Holmes is looking for a triangle but Sionis pushes his legs off easily.
Holmes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sionis preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Holmes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Sionis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Holmes, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roman Sionis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Holmes scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Holmes.#CUT#
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
Holmes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sionis.
Holmes lands a nice hook to Sionis's body. Sionis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holmes cracks a nice hook into Sionis's ribs.
Sionis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Sionis defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sionis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Holmes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes trying to move into half guard but instead Sionis has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Holmes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holmes looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Holmes is looking for a triangle but Sionis pushes his legs off easily.
Holmes trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Holmes looking for a guillotine here but Sionis defends easily.
Sionis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Roman Sionis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.
Holmes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sionis is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sionis defends well.
Sionis 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. #T3##SUB#
Sionis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holmes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sionis has managed to get both his arms back between Holmes's legs - danger averted.
Holmes has his hands on Sionis's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Holmes working for a triangle but Sionis defends it easily.
Holmes wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Sionis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holmes to the ground. Sionis is now in Holmes's guard.
Holmes looking to control.
Hank Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sionis defends well.#SUB#
Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sionis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sionis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sionis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Sionis!
Roman Sionis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Sionis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Holmes tries to move into range but Sionis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sionis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmes.#TD#
Holmes scores with a takedown into Sionis's guard.#SUB#
Holmes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sionis dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Holmes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sionis is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holmes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sionis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Holmes looking for a guillotine here but Sionis defends easily.
#SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holmes seems keen to control Sionis's posture.#SUB#
Sionis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holmes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Sionis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holmes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sionis has managed to get both his arms back between Holmes's legs - danger averted.
Holmes trying to keep a closed guard but Sionis is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Holmes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sionis defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sionis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Sionis is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Holmes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sionis is looking to defend but Holmes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sionis! Holmes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sionis taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hank Holmes!
In his post fight interview, Hank Holmes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
BangYou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Hank Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from BangYou.
Crunch! BangYou slams his shin into Holmes's torso.
Holmes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BangYou throws out the jab.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holmes throws an off balance right hand
and BangYou counters with a left and a right that stings Holmes.
BangYou bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2#
BangYou lands a big uppercut and Holmes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Holmes looks OK. BangYou waves Holmes back to his feet!#ROC2#
Holmes is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BangYou catches Holmes with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Holmes forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aiu BangYou!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1##KD#
Holmes drops Rodriguez with a nice combination! Holmes dives into Rodriguez's guard, looking to finish!
#CUT#
It looks like Jaime Rodriguez has been cut.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holmes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Holmes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Holmes defends easily.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Rodriguez's guard.
Holmes content to stall in guard here.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
#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.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#KD#
Holmes drops Rodriguez with a right and a left! Holmes comes rushing in but Rodriguez regains his composure and manages to keep Holmes in guard.
Holmes controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Holmes pushes his legs off easily.
Holmes stays in close to Rodriguez's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB#
Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Rodriguez's guard.
Holmes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Holmes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Holmes forces his way into half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to control Holmes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriguez avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Holmes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodriguez is just riding it out for now. Holmes eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Holmes is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaime Rodriguez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Holmes. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
Hank Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes cracks Rodriguez on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rodriguez falls backwards against the cage. Holmes follows up with more strikes that drop Rodriguez to his knees. Holmes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rodriguez! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Holmes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hank Holmes thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Good standup being displayed there by Killinger as he connects with a hook.
Holmes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Killinger counters with a series of strikes. Holmes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Holmes throws a hook but Killinger blocks it.
Holmes throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Killinger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Holmes! Killinger lets Holmes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Buster Killinger has been cut.
Killinger closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Holmes! Killinger dives in looking to finish! Holmes is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Killinger!
Buster Killinger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmes jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD2#
Holmes waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Steel. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Steel to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Steel has been cut.
Holmes passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Holmes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Holmes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Steel could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Holmes has cracked it and Steel is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Holmes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hank Holmes!
After the big win, Hank Holmes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Holmes gets the takedown into side control.
Holmes happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Holmes is working to tighten his grip on Steel's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Steel has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Holmes is really squeezing tight and eventually Steel passes out! Holmes breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hank Holmes!
After the big win, Hank Holmes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Peak - 6.
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Dzoker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holmes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Dzoko Dzoker has been cut.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dzoker but Dzoker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holmes lands a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Holmes. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holmes catches Dzoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dzoker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dzoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes.
Dzoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holmes lands a nice hook to Dzoker's body. Dzoker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Holmes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holmes throws the left hand but Dzoker avoids the punch easily.
Hank Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Dzoker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holmes manages to get back to half guard.
Dzoker lands with a punch from half guard.
Holmes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dzoker is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Holmes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dzoker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dzoker 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.
Dzoker is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dzoker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dzoker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holmes's head.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes moves into full guard.
Holmes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Holmes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dzoker works over Holmes with some ground and pound from guard.
Holmes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dzoker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Dzoker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holmes trying to move into half guard but instead Dzoker has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dzoker's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dzoker defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzoker trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dzoker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Dzoker from controlling successfully.
Dzoker is working Holmes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dzoker trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Holmes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holmes wants to hit a switch here but Dzoker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Holmes there!
Dzoker looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holmes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holmes wants to hold on but Dzoker pushes him away.
Dzoker landing punches. #T4#
Dzoker working Holmes over with strikes here.
Dzoker with shots to the head and body - Holmes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dzoker with a couple of short strikes.
Dzoker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holmes is looking to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzoker prevents Holmes from getting the reversal.
Dzoker lands a big elbow - Holmes is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Holmes is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dzoko Dzoker!
A victorious Dzoko Dzoker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Peak - Nordquist vs Ramses
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Holmes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hale throws a nice looking combination but Holmes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holmes misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Hale shoots in and bounces Holmes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Hale stands and steps away. Holmes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Good work by Holmes as he checks the leg kick.
Holmes misses with an uppercut.
Holmes misses with a few strikes there.
Holmes works Hale's body with a nice hook.
Holmes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hale walks into a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Brandon Hale has been cut.
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!
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Hale moved out of range.
Hale fails to land with a series of punches.
Hale throws a series of strikes that have Holmes backpedaling.
#TD#
Holmes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Hale makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Holmes takes one to the chin there.
Holmes lands with a hook. Hale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hale takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holmes misses with a body punch
and Hale counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Hale shows good takedown defense. #KD2#
Hale throws a left that rocks Holmes and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hale dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Holmes regain composure!
#ROC2#
Holmes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Hale keeps moving and retains side control.
Oh Holmes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmes struggling a bit here.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.
Holmes is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes wants to control but Hale postures up.
I've been told that Hale has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2#
Holmes is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Hale stands up and beckons Holmes to his feet.
Holmes scores with a three punch combo!
#KD2#
Hale throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Holmes tumbling to the canvas!
Holmes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Holmes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hale postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Holmes covers up, he's hurt! Hale keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hale and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hale can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Hale!
Brandon Hale spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Stolpe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holmes throws a hook but Stolpe blocks it.
Stolpe walks into a left hand.
Stolpe tries a head kick but it misses.
Stolpe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stolpe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stolpe lands a head kick. Holmes smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Holmes misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holmes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Holmes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stolpe lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Stolpe.
A punch combination from Holmes misses.
Stolpe connects with a jab.#TD#
Holmes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stolpe wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Holmes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Stolpe is defending well. #SUB#
Holmes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Holmes wants to work for an arm triangle but Stolpe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Holmes is trying for a kimura here. Stolpe looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Holmes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hank Holmes!
Hank Holmes made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Stolpe.
Stolpe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holmess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holmes blocks a jab.
Holmes throws a counter combo.
Stolpe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holmes misses with the combination.
Holmes thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Stolpe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holmes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Holmes loads up on a big right hand but Stolpe slips the punch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Stolpe! Holmes is out on his feet! Stolpe rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Holmes is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Holmes is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasse Stolpe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holmes as he jumps to the side.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steel.
Holmes scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel tries to clinch but Holmes is having none of it.
Steel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Holmes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holmes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holmes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holmes defends well and Steel ends up having to push Holmes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holmes's waist but Holmes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steel off to one side.
Holmes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1##TD2#
Holmes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Steel wants to control but Holmes is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Holmes wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Holmes has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Steel defend it? Holmes steps over the head and cranks it - Steel is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Holmes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hank Holmes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hank Holmes thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Hoffman lands a really nice looking cross but Holmes seems unphased.
Hoffman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.#CL2#
Hoffman clinches up against the cage.
Hoffman lands with a left to the head.
Holmes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hoffman blocks an elbow strike from Holmes.
Hoffman lands a nice uppercut.
Hoffman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoffman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes.
Holmes throws an elbow but it misses.
Holmes prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoffman stalling the fight.
Hoffman gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holmes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hoffman misses with some punches.
#BC#
Holmes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoffman.
Hoffman lands a head shot.#KD2#
Hoffman moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Holmes goes down! Can Hoffman finish him!?#ROC2#
Holmes is rocked!#T1#
Holmes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oh Holmes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoffman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoffman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holmes is trying to control the position but Hoffman postures up.
Hoffman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.
Holmes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoffman is one step ahead there.
Hoffman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoffman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holmes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hoffman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoffman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoffman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Holmes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoffman is aware though and is defending well.
Hoffman controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Holmes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hoffman uses it to pass to side control.
Holmes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoffman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Holmes wants to control but Hoffman postures up.
Holmes tries to improve position but can't.
Holmes is working hard here to advance position.
Hoffman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Holmes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Holmes regains half guard.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Hoffman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Holmes tries to get to full guard but Hoffman has control of the leg. #T4#
Hoffman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Holmes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Holmes can't escape the position.
Holmes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hoffman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Holmes looks a forlorn figure.
Hoffman looking to finish Holmes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Holmes!
Holmes is working to get back to half guard.
Hoffman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Holmes tries to reverse the position but Hoffman maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Hoffman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Holmes's cut.
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##KD2#
Holmes ducks straight into an uppercut from Hoffman and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Holmes manages to regain guard straight away.
Holmes looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes, not yet.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoffman controls the pace.#SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hoffman passes into side control.
Holmes looks to move to half guard but instead Hoffman has passed into mount! Damn!
Hoffman controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Holmes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hoffman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holmes is looking to escape.
Holmes tries to hold on but Hoffman postures up.
Hoffman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hoffman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Holmes is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoffman has a good base and remains in mount.
Holmes regains half guard.#T2#
Hoffman slows the pace down in half guard.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Hoffman is controlling well.
Hoffman controlling the pace.
Holmes moves into full guard.
Hoffman connects with a couple of short punches.
Holmes wants to control the position but Hoffman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hoffman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hoffman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hoffman winds up and cracks Holmes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Holmes trying to control but Hoffman postures up.
#T3#
Hoffman controlling the action here.
Hoffman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Butch Hoffman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Hoffman is controlling well.
Hoffman trying to control the pace.
Holmes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hoffman has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Holmes tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Hoffman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holmes is looking to improve his position but Hoffman isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoffman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holmes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffman trying to control the pace.
Holmes tries to roll over but Hoffman keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Hoffman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hank Holmes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Holmes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoffman.
Hoffman thumps Holmes with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hoffman. Holmes shrugs it off though.
Butch Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holmes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoffman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holmes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes throws out a loose jab but Hoffman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hoffman.
Hoffman lands with a shot to the body. #T1##CL2#
Holmes gets tackled into the cage by Hoffman. Hoffman maintains the clinch.
Hoffman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmes's efforts to push away.
Holmes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoffman.
Hoffman gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoffman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Holmes managing to block the knees to the body from Hoffman.
Hoffman lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Hoffman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hoffman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hoffman controlling the pace. #T2#
Holmes is trying to control but Hoffman passes into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hoffman easily slips into full mount!
Holmes is working to get back to half guard.
Hoffman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hoffman controlling from the full mount.
Holmes tries to lock up and control but Hoffman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Holmes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoffman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hoffman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Hoffman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Holmes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Holmes tries to hold on but Hoffman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holmes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Hoffman controlling his opponent.
Holmes is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Holmes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hank Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes is looking to get to half guard.
Hoffman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holmes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butch Hoffman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoffman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Hoffman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoffman 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Hoffman!
Butch Hoffman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Da Oxlade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Holmes misses with a body punch
#KD2#
and Da Oxlade counters with a nice right hand that sends Holmes toppling to the canvas! Holmes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Da Oxlade finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Da Oxlade cracks Holmes with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mawi Da Oxlade!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Level fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Level misses.
Holmes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Holmes misses with a hook.#KD2#
Level lands a left and a right that send Holmes crashing to the mat, dazed. Level thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Level takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Boss Level seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Level throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Level's coach down at Secret Lab was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Level's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Level dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes goes for a double leg but Level avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Level continues to drive forward.
Level throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes's shoulder, as Holmes tries to avoid the shot.
Holmes drops his hands momentarily and Level takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holmes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Level.
#KD2#
Level cracks Holmes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Holmes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Level finish him?
#ROC2#
Holmes is rocked!#T1#
Level lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Level looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.
Level throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holmes.
Holmes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Level doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmes circles away.
Level staying out of range there.
Holmes dives in and grabs Level's left leg, looking for a takedown. Level pushes down on Holmes's head and hops out.#TD#
Holmes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Level napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Holmes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Holmes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Level, who protects the arm well.
Level is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Holmes has an Americana. Level didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Holmes is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Holmes hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hank Holmes!
Hank Holmes gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
DUEL196
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halfhand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes throws the left hand but Halfhand avoids the punch easily.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Halfhand.
#CL2#
Halfhand drives through and clinches with Holmes against the cage.
#BC2#
Halfhand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Halfhand to score with a decent uppercut.
Halfhand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halfhand.
Halfhand lands a head kick. Holmes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Halfhand drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halfhand won't allow Holmes to sweep him here.
Halfhand stands up over Holmes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Halfhand wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
Halfhand working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.#T1#
Halfhand works over Holmes with some ground and pound from guard.
Holmes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Halfhand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halfhand keeping full guard, as Holmes tries to pass. #ES2#
Halfhand has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Holmes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Holmes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2#
Halfhand knocks Holmes to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big shot lands for Halfhand! That's hurt Holmes! Will he recover? Halfhand fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qhorin Halfhand!
During a confident post fight interview, Qhorin Halfhand 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: Oct 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Holmes lands a really nice looking cross but Kurchinu seems unphased.
Holmes throws a one two combo.
Hank Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kurchinu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holmes was covering up waiting for the punch and Kurchinu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Holmes is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kurchinu has his hands clasped together but Holmes extends and breaks Kurchinu's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Holmes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hank Holmes!
After the fight, Hank Holmes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Holmes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crayewski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Crayewski.
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Holmes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Holmes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crayewski throws a hook to the side of Holmes's head but Holmes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crayewski with a body shot.
Holmes misses with a looping left.
Holmes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crayewski defends it nicely.
Crayewski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holmes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crayewski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crayewski tries to land a front kick but Holmes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Holmes misses with a series of wild punches.
Crayewski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holmes misses with a wild combination.
Crayewski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crayewski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmes.
Holmes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crayewski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Holmes loads up on a big right hand but Crayewski slips the punch.
Holmes looks to throw the jab but Crayewski is out of range.
Good leg kick by Crayewski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crayewski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holmes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Holmes throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Nice body kick from Crayewski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crayewski throws a wild body kick that Holmes sees coming a mile off.
Holmes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crayewski.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crayewski moves away.
Crayewski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crayewski throws a body punch but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes misses with a body shot
and Crayewski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Crayewski. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Holmes misses its intended target.
Crayewski throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crayewski. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crayewski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holmes tries to move into range but Crayewski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grzegorz Crayewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes misses with a looping left.
Holmes thuds his right hand into Crayewski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Grzegorz Crayewski has been cut.
Holmes scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Crayewski connects with a crisp jab.
Holmes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Crayewski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holmes misses with a body shot
and Crayewski counters with a straight right hand.
Crayewski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crayewski. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holmes misses with a right hand
and Crayewski counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Crayewski.
Crayewski thuds his right hand into Holmes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crayewski connects with an inside leg kick.
Holmes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holmes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crayewski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crayewski thuds his right hand into Holmes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crayewski dips to his left and cracks Holmes with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holmes.
Crayewski lands a nice hook to Holmes's body. Holmes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Crayewski throws a right hand that Holmes ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmes also avoids with ease.
Holmes walks into a straight right hand from Crayewski.
Holmes ducks right into an uppercut from Crayewski.
A swing and a miss from Holmes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crayewski.
Crayewski throws a right and a left that Holmes avoids nicely.
Crayewski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Holmes blocks the body kick.
Holmes misses with a hook
and Crayewski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crayewski.
Holmes looks for a takedown but Crayewski sprawls well.
Grzegorz Crayewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Holmes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes looks to throw the jab but Crayewski is out of range.
Holmes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crayewski defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grzegorz Crayewski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grzegorz Crayewski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Crayewski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holmes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crayewski with a jab.
Crayewski scoring well with a low kick there.
Crayewski lands a nice looking body kick.
Crayewski connects with a body shot that sends Holmes's belly button to the back.
Crayewski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crayewski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes swings widly with a right hand
and Crayewski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crayewski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crayewski throws a low kick, looking for Holmes's leg but Holmes calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Crayewski. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crayewski tests Holmes's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Crayewski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Holmes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Crayewski has got the better of the exchanges.
Crayewski just misses with a punch to the body.
Crayewski scores with a body shot.
Crayewski lands with an uppercut that bounces Holmes off the cage and back into range.
Holmes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Holmes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crayewski clobbers Holmes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holmes walks into a stiff left hand from Crayewski.
Holmes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holmes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crayewski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Holmes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holmes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crayewski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holmes's calf.
A good leg kick by Crayewski.
Crayewski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a jab to the body
enabling Crayewski to counter with a crisp jab.
Crayewski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crayewski.
Crayewski throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
Holmes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grzegorz Crayewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Crayewski slips under a jab.
Crayewski looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Grzegorz Crayewski is winning the standup battle so far.
Holmes misses with a body punch
and Crayewski counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Crayewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crayewski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holmes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crayewski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holmes scrambles back to his feet.
Crayewski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holmes doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Jab, jab by Crayewski - just one landing.
Crayewski scores with a three punch combo!
Holmes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Crayewski.
Crayewski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holmes misses with a hook
and Crayewski counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmes dodges the punch combination from Crayewski.
Crayewski scores with a shot to the body.
Crayewski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Crayewski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Crayewski does no damage.
Holmes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crayewski. Crayewski obviously looking to wear him down.
Holmes blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Crayewski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crayewski scores with a jab to the body.
Crayewski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holmes in his tracks.
Crayewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Crayewski scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Crayewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crayewski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crayewski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holmes's sensitive parts.
Crayewski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holmes back to the cage. Crayewski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Holmes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crayewski connects with an inside leg kick.
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Crayewski finish him?
Holmes takes one to the side of the head.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Crayewski has cracked Holmes with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Crayewski lands another huge swinging hook and Holmes tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Holmes, before Crayewski can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Grzegorz Crayewski!
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 20505 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 2140 p4p, 193 weight class). Hank Holmes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin shoots for a double leg takedown but Holmes sprawls well. He's pushed Karelin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karelin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Holmes moves into the clinch.
Holmes gets control of Karelin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holmes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Karelin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karelin trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes being controlled here, momentarily.
Holmes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (0) vs (2) Holmes
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.
Karelin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (2) Holmes
Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily.
Karelin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes sees it coming and defends easily.
Karelin trying to mount his opponent but Holmes defends it.
Karelin trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holmes is looking to control Karelin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmes avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Karelin seems content to control.
Holmes is concentrating on defense, preventing Karelin from advancing position.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but Holmes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karelin to get the leverage.
Holmes tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holmes is looking to get back to full guard here but Karelin has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (2) Holmes
Holmes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes is looking to reverse the position.
Holmes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Karelin trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Karelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holmes, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Karelin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Holmes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Karelin yanks on the arm and Holmes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Karelin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Karelin! |
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 181
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Holmes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gomu throws a good cross that connects.
Holmes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.#CL2#
Gomu drives through and clinches with Holmes against the cage.
Gomu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomu tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes stalling in the clinch but Gomu improves position.
Holmes wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Holmes breaks from the clinch.
Holmes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy left from Gomu finds it's target.
Holmes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gomu tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Gomu rushes Holmes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomu pushes Holmes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gomu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Gomu. #T1#
Gomu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holmes tries to pull guard but Gomu won't allow it.
Gomu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomu lands an elbow that stopped Holmes in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.#BC#
Holmes breaks from the clinch.
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt - Gomu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes moves away.
Gomu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holmes under the eye.
Holmes drops his hands momentarily and Gomu needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Holmes just on the top of the head. Holmes drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Holmes - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gomu Gomu!
Gomu Gomu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 177
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Lennartsson.
Holmes connects with a body shot that sends Lennartsson's belly button to the back.
Lennartsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Lennartsson slips a jab and a cross from Holmes.
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lennartsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lennartsson misses the target.
Holmes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Holmes misses with a looping right.
Hank Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lennartsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.
Lennartsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lennartsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes jabs at Lennartsson's body.
Holmes takes a swing at Lennartsson's ribcage but misses.
Lennartsson is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Holmes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lennartsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holmes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lennartsson tries to bum rush Holmes with a series of wild strikes but Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holmes misses with an uppercut
and Lennartsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lennartsson loads up on a big right hand but Holmes slips the punch.
Holmes clobbers Lennartsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Lennart Lennartsson has been cut.#KD2#
Holmes moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lennartsson goes down! Can Holmes finish him!?#ROC2#
Lennartsson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes pushing down on Lennartsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oh Lennartsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Holmes has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lennartsson defend it? Holmes steps over the head and cranks it - Lennartsson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Holmes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hank Holmes!
Hank Holmes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 172
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Holmes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bugurtov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bugurtov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holmes. Holmes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Bugurtov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Holmes to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Bugurtov pushes Holmes off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bugurtov slips under a jab from Holmes.
Bugurtov appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bugurtov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bugurtov.
Bugurtov throws a big counter combination but Holmes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bugurtov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bugurtov looks to land a combination but Holmes avoids it well.
Bugurtov sizes up Holmes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Bugurtov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bugurtov cracks Holmes with a nice body shot.
Holmes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1##BC#
Bugurtov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bugurtov scores with a three punch combo!
Bugurtov fails to land with a series of punches.
Holmes walks into a stiff left hand from Bugurtov.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Bugurtov sends Holmes down but not out. Bugurtov dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Bugurtov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Holmes is still in real trouble! Can Bugurtov finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes is looking for a sweep.
Bugurtov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holmes looks to move to half guard but instead Bugurtov has passed into mount! Damn!
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses.
Bugurtov looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holmes tries to hold on but Bugurtov postures up.
Holmes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holmes is bucking up trying to escape but Bugurtov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bugurtov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2#
Holmes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holmes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Holmes is still trying to improve position.
Bugurtov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holmes is looking to escape.
Holmes tries to hold on but Bugurtov pushes him away.
Bugurtov landing shots from mount.
Bugurtov tries to control but Holmes wriggling away.
Holmes tries to reverse the position but Bugurtov maintains control.#T3#
Bugurtov looking to finish Holmes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Holmes!
Holmes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bugurtov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holmes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holmes regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bugurtov lands a nice short elbow.
Holmes trying to control from the bottom.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holmes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holmes.#T4#
Holmes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bugurtov's guard. #REVB#
Bugurtov pulls Holmes in to control the position.
Bugurtov keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Bugurtov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bugurtov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Bugurtov keeps moving.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Bugurtov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bugurt Bugurtov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bugurtov moves in looking to clinch but Holmes pushes him off.
Bugurtov feints a jab promting Holmes to slip. Bugurtov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holmes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Holmes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bugurtov.
Bugurtov looks to land a combination. Holmes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice straight punches there by Bugurtov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bugurtov.
Bugurt Bugurtov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Bugurtov drops Holmes with a left and a right! Oh, Holmes is hurt - Bugurtov dives into side control looking to finish!
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!
Holmes wants to control but Bugurtov postures up.
Holmes is not content to let Bugurtov control the position.
Holmes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bugurtov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bugurtov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Holmes wants to control but Bugurtov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Bugurtov connects with a nice short shot to Holmes's temple.
Holmes is trying to maintain the position but Bugurtov is very close to passing his half guard.
Bugurtov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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. Bugurtov connects with a nice short shot to Holmes's temple.
Bugurtov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Holmes gets full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holmes controls Bugurtov momentarily but Bugurtov frees himself.
Bugurtov stays in close to Holmes's body and controls the position.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Holmes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bugurtov is aware though and is defending well.
Bugurt Bugurtov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bugurtov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bugurtov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Holmes 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#
Bugurtov is positioning himself well to prevent Holmes advancing to mount. #T3#
Bugurtov is trying to maintain the position but Holmes is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Holmes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bugurtov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holmes trying to control but Bugurtov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Holmes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bugurtov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bugurtov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bugurtov! #REVR#
Holmes tries to improve position but can't.
Holmes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bugurtov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Holmes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bugurtov keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.
Bugurtov trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Bugurtov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bugurtov manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Bugurtov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bugurt Bugurtov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Bugurtov ducks down to avoid it.
Bugurtov misses with a body shot.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bugurtov.
Holmes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bugurtov tries to clinch but Holmes is having none of it.
Bugurtov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bugurtov throws a nice looking combination but Holmes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bugurtov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bugurtov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Bugurtov misses.
Bugurtov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holmes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Bugurtov gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Bugurtov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Holmes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Bugurtov keeps moving and retains side control.
Bugurtov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Holmes to see if he's OK.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holmes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holmes keeps trying to improve his position.
Holmes tries to control but Bugurtov manages to take his back.
Holmes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T2#
Bugurtov lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holmes tries to break free.
Good control from Bugurtov.
Holmes tries to roll but Bugurtov sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Holmes tries to roll but Bugurtov sticks to his back.
Bugurtov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Holmes tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Holmes really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Bugurtov's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Bugurtov controls the action.
Bugurtov not allowing Holmes to control his hands.
Bugurt Bugurtov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Holmes can't escape the position.
Hank Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bugurtov controlling from the back.
Bugurtov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Holmes can't escape the position.
Holmes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bugurtov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Holmes's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bugurt Bugurtov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bugurtov 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bugurt Bugurtov!
After the big win, Bugurt Bugurtov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 171
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn digs a good hook to Holmes's body.
Holmes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thorn throws a lazy uppercut
letting Holmes counter with a right hand.
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn misses with a few strikes there.
Thorn lands a body shot.
Holmes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holmes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Holmes slips a straight right by Thorn.
Holmes lands a jab to Thorn's midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorn.
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!
Thorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmes misses with a hook.
Holmes dives in for a single leg takedown but Thorn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Thorn tries to counter it with a takedown but Holmes pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Thorn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holmes takes one to the side of the head.
Thorn works Holmes's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Thorn lands a big right hand that sends Holmes crashing to the mat! Thorn stays standing though and waves Holmes back to his feet!#ROC2#
Holmes is rocked!
Holmes throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Thorn misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Thorn lands a big right hand that sends Holmes crashing to the mat! Thorn stays standing though and waves Holmes back to his feet!
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorn staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Holmes coming out on top.
Thorn throws a pinpoint strike between Holmes's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Holmes crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Thorn scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 167
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bugurtov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Bugurtov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holmes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Holmes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bugurtov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Holmes has tightened it up now! Bugurtov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hank Holmes!
A less than humble Hank Holmes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 162
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Thorn. That's going to slow Holmes down.
Thorn scores with a sloppy right hand. Holmes should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Thorn. No joy for Holmes on that attempt.
Thorn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holmes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thorn scores with a nice head shot.
Thorn lands with an overhand left.
Thorn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holmes needs to keep his hands up - Thorn had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Thorn staying out of range there.
Holmes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Holmes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorn can pounce on him.
Thorn jabs Holmes right on the nose. Holmes blinks but takes it well.
Thorn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thorn duly obliges.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Holmes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Thorn catches Holmes right on the button with a cross.
Thorn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thorn cracks Holmes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thorn digs a good body shot into Holmes's ribs.
Thorn throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
Thorn throws an overhand right that drops Holmes like a sack of potatoes! Thorn dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Thorn!
After the big win, Damien Thorn made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 159
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mouth has knocked Holmes down with a huge combo! Mouth steps away and waves a wobbly Holmes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Holmes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mouth - the referee stops the clock and Holmes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mouth. Holmes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Holmes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mouth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mouth scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#KD2#
Mouth lands a big right hand that sends Holmes crashing to the mat! Mouth stays standing though and waves Holmes back to his feet!#ROC2#
Holmes is rocked!
Holmes missing with a left hand there. Mouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes misses the target.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mouth.
Holmes struggling a bit here.
Holmes tries to bench press Mouth off him but Mouth keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouth is looking to take a break and control but Holmes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holmes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mouth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Mouth scoring with punches from side control.
Mouth working the head and body with strikes.
Mouth cracks Holmes with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mouth immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Holmes is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mouth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mush Mouth!
A very excited looking Mush Mouth rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 155
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Holmes needs to keep his hands up - Dee had a free shot at his head there.
Holmes misses with a jab to the body
and Dee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holmes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hank Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Dee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holmes doesn't seem phased though.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes.
Nice straight punches there by Dee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dee.
Holmes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Dee has knocked Holmes down with a huge combo! Dee steps away and waves a wobbly Holmes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes swings widly with a right hand
and Dee counters with a big right hand! Oh Holmes is in trouble here! Dee follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Dee!
After the fight, Bubba Dee was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 151
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Holmes misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Kilpi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilpi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilpi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kilpi passes Holmes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Holmes wants to control the action here but instead Kilpi manages to pass to full mount!
Holmes gets back to half guard.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
Kilpi is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Kilpi wants to work for an arm triangle but Holmes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kilpi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes is just riding it out for now. Kilpi eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Kilpi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Kilpi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Holmes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Holmes wants to control but Kilpi postures up.#SUB2#
Kilpi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holmes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kilpi.
Holmes is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Holmes is trying to get back to half guard.
Holmes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kilpi trying to control from half guard but Holmes is working away.
Holmes is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Holmes tries to get to full guard but Kilpi has control of the leg.
Kilpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Kilpi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holmes trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kilpi prevents Holmes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kilpi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes is just riding it out for now. Kilpi eventually gives up the hold.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kilpi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kilpi trying to mount his opponent but Holmes defends it. #SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holmes works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kilpi pushes down on Holmes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holmes wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Holmes trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Holmes is defending against the submission attempts here by Kilpi.
#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holmes is staying active underneath Kilpi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.
Holmes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilpi is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Kilpi 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#
Kilpi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Jarkko Kilpi has been cut.
Holmes throws a jab when Kilpi was well out of range.
Kilpi misses with a takedown attempt - Holmes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holmes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Holmes throws the left hand but Kilpi avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Holmes.
Kilpi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Holmes does it's job there.
Kilpi moves out of range as Holmes strikes.
Kilpi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holmes misses with a straight right.
Kilpi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holmes defends it well.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Holmes. No joy for Kilpi on that attempt.
Holmes throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Kilpi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holmes!
Kilpi working away.
Kilpi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Holmes regains half guard.
Holmes trying to control from the bottom.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kilpi drops an elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kilpi wants to work for an arm triangle but Holmes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes is in trouble now - Kilpi has advanced to mount! #T2##SUB2#
Kilpi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Holmes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Holmes shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes is looking to improve his position but Kilpi isn't that keen on the idea.
Kilpi looking to finish Holmes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Holmes!
Holmes is bucking up trying to escape but Kilpi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kilpi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Holmes is working to get back to half guard.
Holmes is working hard here to advance position.
Kilpi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holmes working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Holmes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kilpi.
Jarkko Kilpi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Holmes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kilpi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kilpi working for a guillotine from mount but Holmes is in no mood to give up.
Holmes is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Kilpi looking to secure an arm triangle but Holmes defends it well.
Holmes is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Kilpi tries to control but Holmes wriggling away.
Kilpi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kilpi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holmes tries to hold on but Kilpi postures up.
Holmes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kilpi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Kilpi working for a submission but Holmes is keeping him at bay.
Kilpi controlling from the full mount.
Holmes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kilpi has isolated one of Holmes's arms. Holmes looking to fight him off but Kilpi twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarkko Kilpi!
Jarkko Kilpi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 144
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Holmes missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holmes missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tua went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tua lands a really nice looking cross but Holmes seems unphased.
A big right from Tua misses.
Holmes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holmes connects with a body shot.
Holmes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tua thuds his right hand into Holmes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holmes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holmes avoids the head kick by Tua .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua punishes Holmes's body with a nice straight punch.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Tua avoids them all with ease.
Tua lands a head kick!
Nice shot lands for Holmes.#T1#
Holmes misses the jab.#KD2#
Holmes cracks Tua with a big right hand and Tua goes down!#ROC2#
Tua is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Holmes passes Tua 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oh Tua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tua defends it well. #SUB2#
Holmes seems to be working for a kimura but Tua defends the submission attempt.
Tua seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Holmes is trying to work for a kimura but Tua is defending well.
Tua is looking to control Holmes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tua avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tua sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Holmes is looking to take a break and control but Tua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tua defends it well. #SUB2#
Holmes is trying to work for a kimura but Tua is defending well.
Tua keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Holmes is pressing down on Tua 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tua is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura but Tua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holmes to get the leverage.
Tua regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Holmes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Holmes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tua dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Tua from controlling successfully.
Tua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holmes is proving hard to escape from.
Holmes is trying to control the position but Tua postures up. #T4##SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tua defends well.#SUB2#
Tua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holmes looking to control.
Holmes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Holding Cell. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Holmes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holmes holds on and takes a little breather.
Tua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tua continues to stall.
Holmes trying to keep a closed guard but Tua is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tua blocks a jab.
It looked like Tua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holmes.
Holmes misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.
Tua lands a lovely overhand right.
Tua throws a hook but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes is looking for the big counter here.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.
Holmes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmes throws a right hand that Tua ducks under and follows up with a left that Tua also avoids with ease.
Tua looks to land a right hand but Holmes moved out of range.
Holmes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tua jabs at Holmes's body.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Tua does no damage.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Tua 's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy. #T1##KD#
Tua lands a big uppercut and Holmes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Holmes looks OK. Tua waves Holmes back to his feet!#ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
Tua knocks out Holmes with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tua before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tua picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Tua !
After winning the bout, David Tua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 135
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Forkbeard slips under a jab from Holmes.
Holmes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Forkbeard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Holmes throws a hook but Forkbeard blocks it.
Holmes throws a hook but Forkbeard avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Forkbeard.
Forkbeard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Holmes takes a step back to recover.
Holmes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forkbeard.
Forkbeard defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Forkbeard lands.
The fighters circling - Forkbeard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Forkbeard.#CL#
Forkbeard has closed the distance and engaged Holmes in a clinch.
Forkbeard throws a head punch that misses.
Holmes goes for a takedown attempt but Forkbeard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Holmes throws a hook to the side of Forkbeard's head but Forkbeard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmes misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Forkbeard's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Forkbeard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forkbeard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holmes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Forkbeard, right into the meat.
#T1#
Holmes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Forkbeard can pounce on him.
#CL#
Forkbeard moves into the clinch.
Forkbeard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holmes.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but Forkbeard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sweyn Forkbeard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Holmes.
Forkbeard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Forkbeard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
Forkbeard is leaning against Holmes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Forkbeard.
Holmes looks winded!
Forkbeard stalling.
Forkbeard misses with a body punch.
Forkbeard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Forkbeard swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forkbeard lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Forkbeard pushes Holmes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forkbeard gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forkbeard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Holmes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Forkbeard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Holmes lunges at Forkbeard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Forkbeard's hand.
Holmes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Forkbeard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Forkbeard misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Forkbeard.
Sweyn Forkbeard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forkbeard blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Holmes there.
Holmes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Forkbeard scores with a nice body kick.
#T3#
Holmes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holmes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forkbeard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holmes misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Forkbeard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holmes tests Forkbeard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Forkbeard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holmes walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Forkbeard.
Holmes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holmes misses with a lunging right hand
and Forkbeard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Forkbeard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forkbeard feints and then cracks Holmes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holmes down. #KD#
Forkbeard cracks Holmes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Forkbeard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Holmes to stand back up!#ROC#
Holmes is rocked!#CL#
Forkbeard clinches up with Holmes and pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Forkbeard finish him?
Forkbeard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forkbeard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Forkbeard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holmess head. #T4#
Forkbeard has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Forkbeard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Forkbeard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forkbeard misses with a punch on the inside.
Forkbeard misses with the head strike.
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses.
Forkbeard struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Forkbeard breaks from the clinch.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Holmes misses.
Holmes grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Forkbeard takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Holmes cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hank Holmes!
During a confident post fight interview, Hank Holmes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 131
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Ysengrin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ysengrin thuds a left hand into Holmes's body.
Holmes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ysengrin. Ysengrin obviously looking to wear him down.
Ysengrin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ysengrin, as that shot connected.
Ysengrin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holmes.
A jab from Holmes misses.
Dave Ysengrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ysengrin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ysengrin lands with an uppercut that bounces Holmes off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ysengrin as he jumps to the side.
Ysengrin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Holmes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes misses with a looping left.
Ysengrin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ysengrin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Ysengrin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holmes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ysengrin.
A left lands for Holmes.
Holmes throws a shot from downtown. Ysengrin moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Ysengrin scores with a nice strike.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ysengrin sprawls well. Ysengrin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holmes gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Ysengrin there.
Good leg kick by Ysengrin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from Holmes. Those never looked like landing.
Holmes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ysengrin can pounce on him.
Ysengrin connects with a body shot that sends Holmes's belly button to the back.#KD#
Ysengrin lands a left and a right that send Holmes crashing to the mat, dazed. Ysengrin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ysengrin counter with a right hand.
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Ysengrin finish him?
Ysengrin lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Holmes crumples to the floor! Ysengrin milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dave Ysengrin!
Dave Ysengrin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 124
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Holmes missing with a left hand there. Pakula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pakula moves out of range of the strikes.
Holmes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pakula swivels and escapes.
Pakula takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Holmes misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Pakula misses its target.
Holmes shoots in looking for a takedown but Pakula manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holmes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice cross by Holmes.#CUT2#
It looks like Slavko Pakula has been cut.
Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pakula.
Holmes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holmes misses the body punch #CL#
and Pakula moves into the clinch.
Holmes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pakula is stalling here.
Pakula lands an elbow inside that Holmes shrugs off.
Pakula lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes.
Pakula can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
Holmes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Holmes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holmes avoids a wild elbow strike from Pakula.
Holmes takes an elbow to the temple. #TD2#
Holmes pulls Pakula into guard.
Holmes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Holmes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pakula postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holmes 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##SUB2#
Holmes wants to work for an arm triangle but Pakula is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura but Pakula is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holmes to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Holmes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Holmes is trying to work for a kimura but Pakula is defending well.
#SUB2#
Holmes seems to be working for a kimura but Pakula defends the submission attempt.
Holmes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pakula knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holmes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Pakula is squirming around, avoiding Holmes's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Holmes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pakula to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pakula shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Holmes is working for a guillotine from mount but Pakula frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Holmes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pakula has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Holmes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4##SUB2#
Holmes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pakula has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pakula! #SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pakula defends well.
Pakula working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Pakula trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pakula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pakula lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pakula doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pakula manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pakula trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slavko Pakula's cut.
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#
Holmes shoots in and drives through. Pakula sprawls well.
Jab from Holmes.
Pakula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it.
Holmes throws a lazy uppercut
and Pakula counters with an inside leg kick.
Holmes thuds his right hand into Pakula's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pakula ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Pakula misses.
Pakula looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Holmes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holmes.#CUT2#
Slavko Pakula's cut is getting worse.
Holmes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pakula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pakula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holmes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Holmes misses its intended target.
Pakula tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Holmes manages to circle out of the way.
Holmes throws a right hand that Pakula ducks under and follows up with a left that Pakula also avoids with ease.#KD2#
Holmes bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Pakula! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Pakula is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes advances position into side control!
Oh Pakula is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Holmes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pakula seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Pakula is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Holmes has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pakula has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pakula tries to bench press Holmes off him but Holmes keeps the position.
Pakula is working hard here to advance position.
Hank Holmes has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pakula tries to bench press Holmes off him but Holmes keeps the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Holmes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pakula has one of Holmes's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Holmes advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Holmes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pakula is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Holmes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pakula manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Holmes is trying to get an arm triangle but Pakula is defending well.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmes wants to control but Pakula is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Holmes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pakula, who protects the arm well.
Pakula struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pakula knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holmes wants to control but Pakula is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Holmes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Holmes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pakula is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pakula struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slavko Pakula's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Pakula cracks Holmes with an open hand slap.
Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pakula.
Pakula tries to clinch up.
Holmes throws a hook to the side of Pakula's head but Pakula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmes cracks Pakula with a good jab.
Holmes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pakula is looking for a counter combo.
Holmes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Holmes misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes swinging wildly here.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Holmes gets tackled into the cage by Pakula. Pakula maintains the clinch.
Holmes trying to control the position but instead, Pakula has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holmes into the cage.#T1#
Pakula lands a shoulder strike.
Pakula lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pakula.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Pakula.
Holmes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes jumps guard but Pakula stands there with Holmes around his waist. Holmes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pakula lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pakula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pakula lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pakula gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Pakula lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes is working for takedown but Pakula is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Pakula scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes jumps guard but Pakula turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Slavko Pakula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Holmes.
Pakula taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pakula comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pakula misses with an elbow over the top.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Pakula on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Pakula as the two fighters clinch.
Pakula lands a damaging elbow.
Pakula creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holmes's defenses.
Slavko Pakula has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pakula lands an elbow inside.
Pakula cracks Holmes with a nice body shot.
Pakula throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Holmes takes an elbow to the forehead.
A left hand lands to the body for Pakula.
Pakula tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Pakula back against the cage.
Pakula lands an elbow just above Holmes 's eye.
Pakula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
Pakula can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Pakula as the two fighters clinch.
Pakula lands a nice elbow.
Pakula lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pakula lands an elbow inside.
Pakula presses Holmes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holmes takes an elbow to the forehead.
A left hand lands to the body for Pakula.
A nice left hand lands by Pakula.
#ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
Pakula lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Pakula finish him?#T4#
Pakula pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Holmes! Pakula unloads with more strikes and Holmes sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slavko Pakula!
Slavko Pakula retains his heavyweight title!
After the big win, Slavko Pakula made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ON TAP 160Q Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 118
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Holmes misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Holley's head coaches at HAWK Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Holmes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holley is fending him off so far but Holmes persists. Nope, Holley circles away and we're back to standing.
Holley throws a series of punches but Holmes moves out of range.
Hank Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holmes to score with a decent uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holmes.#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Bob Holley has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holmes.
Holmes drops Holley with a huge uppercut! Holley drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Holmes is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Holmes!
Our winner, Hank Holmes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 115
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Perry connects with the punch.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Perry.
It seemed like Holmes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perry cracks Holmes with a good jab.
Perry ducks right into an uppercut from Holmes.
Perry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holmes in his tracks.
Perry slips under a jab from Holmes.
Nice defenses there by Perry.
Perry moves away from the strike by Holmes.
Perry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perry misses with a looping right.
Holmes cracks Perry with an open hand slap.
Holmes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Perry finds it's way through Holmes's defenses.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Perry.
Holmes swings for the body but Perry moves out of range.
Holmes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Holmes. Those never looked like landing.
Perry lands a nice shot to the body.
#KD2#
Holmes drops his shoulder and cracks Perry with a huge uppercut! Perry goes down! Can Holmes finish him?
#ROC2#
Perry is rocked!
Holmes is pushing down on Perry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Perry is fighting to maintain full guard but Holmes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oh Perry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Holmes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perry defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Holmes is trying to work for a kimura but Perry is defending well.
#SUB2#
Holmes seems to be working for a kimura but Perry defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Holmes is working for a submission of some sort.
Perry seems to have got his legs back now.
Holmes stops Perry from getting back to his feet.
Perry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmes on the ground.
Holmes is trying to control. Perry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holmes works his way into side control.
Holmes trying to control the position but Perry is working away. #SUB2#
Holmes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Holmes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB2#
Holmes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Perry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Holmes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Holmes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Holmes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Holmes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Holmes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Perry pushes Holmes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Holmes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Holmes is working to tighten his grip on Perry's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Perry has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Holmes is really squeezing tight and eventually Perry passes out! Holmes breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hank Holmes!
A very excited looking Hank Holmes 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:
MMAHelsinki - 109
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Holmes tries to bum rush Ysengrin with a series of wild strikes but Ysengrin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ysengrin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes walks into a straight right hand from Ysengrin.
A swing and a miss from Holmes.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes misses the target.
Holmes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ysengrin moves away.
It looked like Ysengrin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holmes.
Holmes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ysengrin.
Holmes misses with a right hand
letting Ysengrin counter with a right hand.
Holmes throws the left hand but Ysengrin avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Holmes feints and as Ysengrin raises his hands in defense, Holmes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holmes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ysengrin is retaining full guard.
Holmes passes Ysengrin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ysengrin wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Holmes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ysengrin is just riding it out for now. Holmes eventually gives up the hold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Holmes seems to be looking for submissions.
Ysengrin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmes on the ground.#SUB2#
Ysengrin is defending against the submission attempts here by Holmes.
Ysengrin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Holmes is trying to work for a kimura but Ysengrin is defending well.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ysengrin is trying to stand up here but Holmes is controlling him well.
Ysengrin is not content to let Holmes control the position.#SUB2#
Ysengrin is defending against the submission attempts here by Holmes.
Ysengrin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holmes is working away from the top position though.
Ysengrin gets full guard.
Holmes trying to control but Ysengrin is working from the bottom.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Ysengrin is keeping the position.#T3#
Ysengrin working a defensive guard here.
Holmes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ysengrin pulls Holmes in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Holmes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Holmes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ysengrin is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ysengrin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ysengrin dips to his left and cracks Holmes with an uppercut!
Holmes slips a jab from Ysengrin.
Holmes misses the jab.
Ysengrin cracks Holmes with an open hand slap.
Ysengrin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a double jab.
A jab from Ysengrin finds it's way through Holmes's defenses.
Donk. Ysengrin catches Holmes right on the button with a cross.
Ysengrin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Holmes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ysengrin was covering up waiting for the punch and Holmes finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Ysengrin pushes Holmes off and scrambles back to his feet.
Holmes throws out a loose jab but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ysengrin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ysengrin lands with a kick to the temple. Holmes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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 Dave Ysengrin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Holmes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holmes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ysengrin connects with a crisp jab.
Holmes throws a right hand that Ysengrin ducks under and follows up with a left that Ysengrin also avoids with ease.
Ysengrin throws a big counter combination but Holmes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ysengrin connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
Ysengrin lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Holmes falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ysengrin dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Ysengrin!
After the fight, Dave Ysengrin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
BRFC 58
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Goyle dodges the punch combination from Holmes.
We've been told by Goyle's head coaches at Head Hunter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Holmes throws the left hand but Goyle avoids the punch easily.
Goyle is looking to counter punch.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Goyle moves out of range.
Goyle lands a nice looking body shot.
Goyle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holmes closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Gar Goyle has been cut.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Goyle.
Goyle slips a jab from Holmes.
Goyle slips under a jab from Holmes.
Hank Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes throws a right hand that Goyle ducks under and follows up with a left that Goyle also avoids with ease.
Goyle scores with a sloppy right hand. Holmes should have avoided that one.
Goyle ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
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!
Goyle catches Holmes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Holmes swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Goyle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes.
Holmes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Goyle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Holmes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goyle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holmes swings for the body but Goyle moves out of range.
Holmes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goyle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holmes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Goyle counter with a right hand.
A jab from Goyle finds it's way through Holmes's defenses.
Holmes tests Goyle's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goyle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goyle avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Goyle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holmes throws a poor cross that misses
and Goyle counters with a nice uppercut.
Goyle cracks Holmes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holmes throws a hook to the side of Goyle's head but Goyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Goyle ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Goyle misses its target.
Holmes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
Holmes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goyle.
Holmes throws an off balance right hand
and Goyle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goyle jabs Holmes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goyle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goyle scores with a punch to the head.
Holmes misses with a right hand
enabling Goyle to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Holmes is rocked!#T3#
Goyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goyle slips a jab and a cross from Holmes.
Goyle lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Holmes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goyle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goyle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holmes fails to land with a series of punches.
Holmes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Goyle connects with a right that clearly hurt Holmes. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Goyle proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Holmes collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gar Goyle!
Gar Goyle took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
BRFC: New Years Eve Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Skidopolopolous looks to clinch
and Holmes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Bob Skidopolopolous has been cut.
A slow jab from Holmes misses its intended target.
Skidopolopolous throws a fast counter high kick but Holmes manages to duck under it in time.
Holmes throws a right and a left that Skidopolopolous avoids nicely.
Skidopolopolous has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Skidopolopolous misses with a head kick.
Skidopolopolous fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skidopolopolous closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holmes counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Holmes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skidopolopolous doesn't seem phased though.#KD#
Holmes drops Skidopolopolous with a big left hand and mounts him. Skidopolopolous is in big trouble! #ROC#
Skidopolopolous is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Holmes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Skidopolopolous has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Skidopolopolous!
Skidopolopolous is still in real trouble! Can Holmes finish him?#SUB#
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skidopolopolous defends well.
Holmes has Skidopolopolous pulled in close to control his posture.
Skidopolopolous seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SUB#
Skidopolopolous got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holmes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skidopolopolous has managed to get both his arms back between Holmes's legs - danger averted.
Holmes is pulling down on Skidopolopolous's head to control his posture.
Skidopolopolous really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holmes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skidopolopolous doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skidopolopolous manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skidopolopolous can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Holmes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holmes looking to control.
Holmes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skidopolopolous doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skidopolopolous manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holmes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holmes is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Holmes wants to control from the top but Skidopolopolous keeps moving. #T3#
Holmes looking to sit in guard and control but Skidopolopolous gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Holmes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Holmes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skidopolopolous is aware though and is defending well.
Holmes trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holmes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Skidopolopolous being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Holmes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holmes looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes, not yet. #SUB#
Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skidopolopolous trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Skidopolopolous wants to get up but he can't break Holmes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Skidopolopolous won't allow Holmes to sweep him here.
Holmes is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Skidopolopolous's cut.
That's time! Holmes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skidopolopolous shoots and misses
and Holmes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skidopolopolous is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Holmes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Skidopolopolous uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmes.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch up
and Holmes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skidopolopolous walks into a left hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Bob Skidopolopolous's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skidopolopolous doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmes circles away.
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Skidopolopolous ducks down to avoid it.
Skidopolopolous tries to close the distance and clinch but Holmes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch
and Holmes counters with a three punch combo that has Skidopolopolous backing up. Skidopolopolous nods at Holmes to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Skidopolopolous shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Holmes counters with a right hand that sends Skidopolopolous tumbling to the canvas! Can Holmes finish him? He dives into Skidopolopolous's guard looking to do just that!
Holmes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holmes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skidopolopolous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holmes stays in close to Skidopolopolous's body and controls the position.
Skidopolopolous keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skidopolopolous is keeping the position for now.
Holmes passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Holmes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skidopolopolous prevents Holmes from moving into mount. #SUB#
Holmes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skidopolopolous is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Skidopolopolous's legs.
Holmes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skidopolopolous can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Holmes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Skidopolopolous rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Holmes's guard! Nice work there by Skidopolopolous! #SUB#
Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Skidopolopolous wants to get up but he can't break Holmes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Holmes looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Skidopolopolous is defending well. Holmes quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Skidopolopolous has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Holmes celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hank Holmes!
Hank Holmes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Games 213
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Holmes swings widly with a right hand
and Nube counters with an outside leg kick.
Nube misses with a wild body shot.
Nube looks to land a right hand but Holmes moved out of range.
Nube throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes throws a lazy uppercut
and Nube counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nube avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holmes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nube shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nube throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes misses with a right hand
letting Nube counter with a right hand.
Holmes throws a combination that misses
and Nube cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nube tries to clinch there but Holmes circles away.
Holmes swinging wildly here.
Nube was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nube cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nube looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holmes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nube misses with a head kick.
It looked like Holmes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holmes misses with a jab to the body
and Nube counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nube lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holmes's sensitive parts.
Nube looks to land a right hand but Holmes moved out of range.
Holmes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holmes throws an off balance right hand
and Nube counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Nube cracks Holmes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Holmes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nube finish him?
#ROC2#
Holmes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nube fakes the body blow, causing Holmes to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Holmes goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davy Nube!
Davy Nube thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Highland Games 208
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Schneeger does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Schneeger.
Holmes lands a nice looking body shot.
Schneeger tries to clinch but Holmes moves away
and Holmes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
Schneeger throws a head kick that misses.
Schneeger throws a body shot but no joy.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Schneeger.
Schneeger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holmes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schneeger.
Schneeger scores with a nice body kick.
Schneeger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schneeger throws a head kick that misses.
Schneeger thows a body kick. Holmes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Schneeger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Schneeger's shoulder, as Schneeger tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Schneeger ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Schneeger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holmes misses with a two punch combination.
Schneeger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Holmes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schneeger has time to react.
Schneeger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Dick Schneeger has been cut.
Schneeger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Schneeger moved 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!
Holmes lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Schneeger can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Holmes and Schneeger drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Holmes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Holmes!
Our winner, Hank Holmes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Highland Games 205
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Holmes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Panel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes.
Panel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Panel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holmes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Hank Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panel connects with a jab.
Holmes wants to stay close but Panel steps back to make room for something. Holmes seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Panel and Holmes drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Peper Panel!
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Event:
Highland Games 198
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Hellmuth Jr tests Holmes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hellmuth Jr moves forwards but Holmes connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Phil Hellmuth Jr has been cut.
Holmes connects with a body shot that sends Hellmuth Jr's belly button to the back.
Holmes lands a head shot.
Holmes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holmes misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Holmes misses. #CL#
Hellmuth Jr forces Holmes back against the cage and clinches.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hellmuth Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Holmes has picked Hellmuth Jr up - he's going for a ride! Holmes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Holmes is thwarting Hellmuth Jr's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hellmuth Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holmes.
Hellmuth Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmes on the ground.
Holmes trying to mount his opponent but Hellmuth Jr defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Holmes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hellmuth Jr is just riding it out for now. Holmes eventually gives up the hold.
Holmes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hellmuth Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Holmes seems to be working for a kimura but Hellmuth Jr defends the submission attempt.
Hellmuth Jr tries to roll over but Holmes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Holmes is working for a kimura but Hellmuth Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Hellmuth Jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Holmes from advancing to side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hellmuth Jr is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura but Hellmuth Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holmes to get the leverage.
Holmes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Holmes looking for a guillotine from mount but Hellmuth Jr is having none of it. #SUB2#
Holmes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hellmuth Jr wants to control but Holmes is having none of it.
Holmes looking to control but Hellmuth Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB2#
Holmes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Holmes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hellmuth Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hellmuth Jr shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Holmes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hellmuth Jr is surviving well by controlling Holmes's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellmuth Jr wants to control but Holmes is having none of it.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for a guillotine from mount but Hellmuth Jr is having none of it.
Hellmuth Jr tries to lock up and control but Holmes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hellmuth Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Holmes is thwarting Hellmuth Jr's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Hellmuth Jr has his hands clasped together around Holmes's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Holmes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hellmuth Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Holmes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hellmuth Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura but Hellmuth Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holmes to get the leverage.
Hellmuth Jr is trying to control but can't.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Holmes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura but Hellmuth Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holmes to get the leverage.
Hellmuth Jr controlling the position for now.
Hellmuth Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hellmuth Jr tries to get out of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Hellmuth Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hellmuth Jr ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Hellmuth Jr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hellmuth Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holmes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hellmuth Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hellmuth Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hellmuth Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Holmes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes misses the target.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch there but Holmes circles away.
Hellmuth Jr stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch but Holmes is having none of it.
Hellmuth Jr clobbers Holmes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch there but Holmes circles away.
Hellmuth Jr throws a series of strikes that have Holmes backpedaling.
#CUT#
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hellmuth Jr. Hellmuth Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Holmes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hellmuth Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hellmuth Jr throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
Holmes misses with an uppercut. Hellmuth Jr saw that one coming.
Holmes misses with a hook. Hellmuth Jr ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
Hellmuth Jr lands a jab to Holmes's midsection.
Hellmuth Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Phil Hellmuth Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Hellmuth Jr cracks Holmes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Holmes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hellmuth Jr finish him?
#ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hellmuth Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Hellmuth Jr finish him?
Holmes misses with a lunging right hand
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
A very excited looking Phil Hellmuth Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Highland Games 192
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Machado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machado trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
Holmes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving. #SUB#
Machado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Machado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holmes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machado has managed to get both his arms back between Holmes's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Machado controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Holmes working for a triangle but Machado defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Machado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holmes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machado has managed to get both his arms back between Holmes's legs - danger averted.
Machado passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holmes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machado.
Holmes is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Machado is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
Holmes tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machado pulls his head out easily.
Machado is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Machado is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machado pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holmes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Machado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.
Holmes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.
Holmes tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Machado is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machado is thwarting Holmes's attempts to control the position.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Machado is keen to just control but Holmes is a slippery customer.
Holmes is looking to control Machado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmes avoid being mounted?
Machado wants to take a breather but Holmes is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Holmes wants to control but Machado passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Machado dominated that round.
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##TD#
Machado feints and as Holmes raises his hands in defense, Machado changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machado trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Machado stands and throws Holmes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Holmes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
John Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holmes has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Machado tries for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes struggling a bit here.#T1#
Holmes tries to bench press Machado off him but Machado keeps the position. #SUB#
Machado is trying to get an arm triangle but Holmes is defending well.
Holmes struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Machado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Machado tries for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
Holmes gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machado pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Holmes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.
Holmes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Holmes is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
#SUB2#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes is trying to maintain the position but Machado is very close to passing his half guard.
Holmes gets full guard.#T3#
Machado passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Machado maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Holmes could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Machado has cracked it and Holmes is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Machado!
John Machado thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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