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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcin Hold (ranked 7037 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikki Sixx (ranked 803 p4p, 0 weight class). Hold's entrance music is Eastwest Rockers - Oczy wpatrzone w cel. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sixx's choice of entrance music: Niykee Heaton. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcin Hold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Nikki Sixx!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sixx looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sixx pushes Hold up against the cage in a clinch.
Sixx has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hold clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hold (0) vs (4) Sixx
Hold tries to escape the position.
Hold is working hard here to advance position.
Sixx is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hold trying to control the action but Sixx just sinks the hooks in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hold showing good submission defense here.
Sixx biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Hold defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sixx's arms.
Sixx is persistently looking for the submission but Hold is defending it well.
I really don't envy Hold right now.
Hold defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sixx's arms.
Sixx keeps control of the position as Hold tries to break free.
Hold wants to control his opponent's hands but Sixx gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hold tries to escape but Sixx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hold breaks Sixx's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hold (2) vs (4) Sixx
Sixx keeping full guard, as Hold tries to pass.
Sixx 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: Hold (2) vs (6) Sixx
Sixx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hold keeps working.
Hold wants to get back to full guard.
Sixx 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.
Sixx is looking for a kimura but Hold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sixx to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hold has a hand on Sixx's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sixx takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hold (2) vs (9) Sixx
Sixx fails to take his opponent's back.
Sixx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hold is looking to escape.
Hold has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hold (2) vs (12) Sixx
Sixx has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hold has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sixx is hanging on to Hold's back as he tries to escape.
Hold won't enjoy being in this position. Sixx looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Hold is tapping - it's over boys! Sixx picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikki Sixx!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikki Sixx thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas Fight Night V
Date: Feb 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Hold is looking to clinch.
Mfer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hold.
Hold misses with a wild body shot.
As Hold backs away, Mfer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mfer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hold has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mfer throws the kick towards the body but Hold avoids it.
Hold changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mfer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
Mfer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mfer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hold. Hold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mfer looks for the body kick but Hold saw that one coming.
Mfer thuds his shin into the meat of Hold's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer lands with a straight right. Hold didn't see that one coming.
Mfer is looking to slow Hold down with leg kicks.
Hold misses with an uppercut.
Mfer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mfer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Hold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hold misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Hold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Hold sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hold drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mfer defends it well.
Mfer throws a solid leg kick but Hold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mfer.
Mfer throws a low kick but Hold moves out of range easily.
Mfer misses with a head kick.
Hold changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hold throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hold checks a low kick from Mfer.
A cross from Hold lands.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hold.
Hold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Hold changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hold slips under a jab from Mfer.
Mfer motions for Hold to come forward. Mfer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mfer.
Mfer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hold finds it's way round the side to connect with Mfer's head.
Hold blocks the body kick.
Hold tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hold misses the jab.
Hold 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.
Hold misses with an uppercut.
Hold scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Hold thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Hold with the counter takedown but Mfer avoids it easily.
Hold looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hold.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hold jabs Mfer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
Both fighters circling a little - Mfer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mfer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hold with the counter takedown but Mfer avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Hold.
Mfer lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Mfer misses with a head kick.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Hold.
Hold connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Mfer there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hold looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Hold swings widly with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
Mfer tries a low kick but Hold avoids it.
Mfer lands the left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mfer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer takes a swing at Hold's ribcage but misses.
Mfer throws a push kick but Hold slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Mfer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hold uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mfer has time to react.
Mfer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hold's calf.
Hold cracks Mfer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mfer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hold feints the counter takedown.
Mfer throws a hook but Hold blocks it.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Hold moves out of range as Mfer throws a body kick.
Hold takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hold tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mfer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Mfer gets tackled into the cage by Hold. Hold maintains the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Hold successfully pulls guard.
Mfer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Hold has his feet on Mfer's thighs here. He's pushed Mfer off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mfer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcin Hold!
Marcin Hold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFC LV Fight Night
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Hold there.
Marcin Hold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hold bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hold has a takedown stuffed.
Lang ducks right into an uppercut from Hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang lands a jab to the head.
Hold tries to move into range but Lang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hold's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lang under the eye.#TD2#
Hold shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lang napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ROC2#
Lang is rocked!#T1#
Hold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lang keeps working. #SUB2#
Hold is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lang looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hold gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lang is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hold lets go of the hold and Lang can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcin Hold!
A relieved looking Marcin Hold thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 47
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Hold connects with a crisp jab.
Hold lands the left hand.
Varga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marcin Hold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hold's jab looks to have found its range, popping Varga under the eye.#ROC#
Varga is rocked!
Hold scores with a hook to the body. Varga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Hold closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Varga's guard.
Varga is still in real trouble! Can Hold finish him?#SUB2#
Varga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Varga seems to have recovered his senses.
Hold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varga is trying to keep Hold in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hold wants to control from the top but Varga keeps moving.
Varga is trying to control the position but Hold postures up.
Hold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Varga 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.#T1#
Hold preventing the sweep.
Hold trying to control the position from guard on top but Varga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hold pushing down on Varga's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Hold is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Varga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hold. #SUB2#
Varga looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hold seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Varga is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Hold is working for a submission of some sort.
Varga trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hold is trying to work for a kimura but Varga is defending well.
Hold trying to pass the guard but Varga defending well.
Varga tries to roll over but Hold keeps him under control.
Hold passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Hold wants to stand but Varga is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Hold wants to control the pace but Varga is squirming around nicely.
Varga has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Varga is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I would not like to be Varga right now.
#SUB#
Varga defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hold's arms.
Varga tries to escape but Hold has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Varga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Hold patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hold trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Varga showing good submission defense here.
Varga tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Varga is squirming around, avoiding Hold's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Hold is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Varga has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Varga gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Hold dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hold moves away from the strike by Varga.
Hold with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Varga enables Hold to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Varga manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hold pushing down on Varga's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hold frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hold avoids the attempt from Varga to control.
Varga is trying to escape the mount.
Varga is still trying to improve position.
Varga is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hold has taken his back.
#T1##SUB#
Hold working for a choke but Varga is defending well. #SUB#
Hold looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Varga is controlling Hold 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Hold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hold wants to pass the guard but Varga is keeping the position.
Hold pushes down on Varga's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Varga is not content to let Hold control the position.#SUB#
Hold is working for a submission of some sort.
Varga is trying to maintain the position but Hold is very close to passing his half guard.
Hold moves into full mount! Varga won't be happy about that!
Hold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Varga is looking to escape.
Marcin Hold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Varga can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Varga defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hold.
Varga tries to hold on but Hold pushes him away.
Varga working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Hold jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Varga is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Varga and Hold has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Hold tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hold has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Varga is looking to reverse the position.
Hold in side control, throwing shots but Varga defends. #T4#
Varga is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hold tries for a kimura but Varga is defending well.
Varga is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hold is trying to get an arm triangle but Varga is defending well. #SUB#
Hold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Varga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Varga is trying to improve his position.
Hold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varga can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hold working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Hold dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Varga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hold darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Varga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Varga there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Hold scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Hold has an Americana. Varga didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hold is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hold hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcin Hold!
After winning the bout, Marcin Hold 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:
DFC LV SIN CITY 20
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Hold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nathan Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost misses with a two punch combination.
Frost's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frost scrambles back to his feet.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frost throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Hold walks into a jab.
Frost paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Hold has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Hold moves into range and clinches up with Frost.#BC2#
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Frost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frost lunges at Hold with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hold's hand.
Hold slips a straight right by Frost.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Hold is just out of range.
Hold half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frost on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Nathan Frost has been cut.#T1##CL#
Hold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Frost gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frost. #SUB#
Hold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Frost is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hold defends it well.
Hold is staying active underneath Frost, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hold is looking to improve his position.
Hold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frost. #T2#
Frost missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Hold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hold actively working from the bottom here.
Hold punching from the bottom.
Frost is pressing down on Hold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hold is holding on for now. #SUB#
Hold looking for submissions off his back.
Frost seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hold is staying active underneath Frost, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Frost is nestled in close to Hold, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Frost passes the guard and advances to mount!
Frost lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hold is working to get back to half guard.
Frost putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frost dominating with strikes here.
Hold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hold is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Hold tries to lock up and control but Frost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frost unloads with some shots from mount but Hold bucks and avoids them well.
Frost prevents Hold from getting the reversal.
Frost landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hold blocking the ground and pound.
Hold is trying to escape the mount.
Frost scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hold takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Frost looking to finish with strikes here!
Frost avoids the attempt from Hold to control.
Frost thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Frost's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Frost tries to keep at a distance but Hold has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Hold decides to pull guard.
Nathan Frost has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
Hold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frost manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frost 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.
Frost striking off his back but it's not causing Hold any problems.
Hold trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is trying to control the position but Hold postures up.
Hold trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frost has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hold has managed to get both his arms back between Frost's legs - danger averted.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Hold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hold wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Hold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frost looking to control.
#SUB2#
Frost is looking for a triangle but Hold pushes his legs off easily.
Frost tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Frost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hold lands an overhand right.#CL#
Hold moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hold.
Frost wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Frost turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Frost.
Hold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frost's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Frost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hold tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Hold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hold actively working from the bottom here.
Hold moves into full guard.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hold is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Frost looking for a guillotine here but Hold defends easily.
Hold slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Frost is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hold trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Frost misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hold seems to be working for a kimura but Frost defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Frost looking for submissions off his back.
Frost wants to improve his position but Hold is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Hold dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Frost's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hold drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frost sprawls and moves away.
Hold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Frost swinging wildly here.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Hold forces Frost back against the cage and clinches.
Hold lands a hook that snaps the head of Frost backwards. #TD#
Hold drags the fight down to the ground.
Frost trying to control but Hold is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Frost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frost has managed to get both his arms back between Hold's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Frost stays in close to Hold's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frost defends well.#SUB#
Hold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hold looking for a guillotine here but Frost defends easily.
#SUB#
Hold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marcin Hold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Hold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Well,Hold is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hold trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Frost thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Frost throws a big right hand that misses.
Frost is looking to work some ground and pound but Hold has wrist control.
Hold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hold swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Frost avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Hold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nathan Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frost accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frost throwing strikes from guard but Hold blocks nicely.
Frost passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Frost trying to control the position but Hold is working away.
Hold managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Frost.
Hold is looking to reverse the position.
Frost wants to control but Hold is keeping him busy.
Hold wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Hold misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost is looking to take a break and control but Hold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hold wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcin Hold.
I think Hold has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Nathan Frost!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Nathan Frost!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Nathan Frost!
Nathan Frost wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Nathan Frost gave a big smile as he said 'Where did you find this guy? That shit was easy.'.
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Event:
DFC Sin City 14
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
The Notourious takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Notourious throws a hook to the side of Hold's head but Hold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Notourious takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Notourious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hold. #CL2#
Hold drives through and clinches with The Notourious against the cage.
Hold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Notourious is stalling here.
The Notourious is trying to drag Hold to the mat but Hold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Notourious.
Hold tries a body shot but The Notourious blocks it.
Hold can't find room to land a body shot as The Notourious controls the action.
Hold tries to work over The Notourious's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hold jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Hold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Notourious doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Notourious manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Hold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Notourious gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Notourious content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Hold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Notourious is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kell Fight House that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
The Notourious got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Notourious has managed to get both his arms back between Hold's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Notourious can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The Notourious trying to control but Hold is working from the bottom.
The Notourious throwing strikes from guard but Hold blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Notourious postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hold throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Notourious uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Notourious trying to control the action but Hold is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hold gets back to half guard.
The Notourious is trying to control the action in half guard but Hold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Notourious is really struggling to control Hold but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3##SUB2#
Hold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
The Notourious is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hold is just riding it out for now. The Notourious eventually gives up the hold.
The Notourious wants to stand up but Hold is controlling the position.
Hold gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Notourious defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hold working for a triangle but The Notourious defends it easily.
#SUB2#
The Notourious got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Notourious has managed to get both his arms back between Hold's legs - danger averted.
The Notourious trying to control but Hold is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Notourious looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Hold dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hold moves away from the strike by The Notourious.
The Notourious misses the shot to the body.
The Notourious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Notourious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Notourious looks to throw the jab but Hold is out of range.
Hold moves out of range of the strikes.
The Notourious throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Notourious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hold bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Hold has closed the distance and engaged The Notourious in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Notourious's elbow.
Hold prevents The Notourious from breaking the clinch.
Hold is working The Notourious over against the cage.
The Notourious blocking some punches.
Hold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Notourious is trying to break free.#T1##TD2#
Hold manages to pull guard.
#SU#
The Notourious stands up and waves to Hold to follow him.
Hold jabs at The Notourious's body.
The Notourious throws a leg kick but Hold checks it.
The Notourious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hold moves away.#CL2#
Hold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hold. #BC#
The Notourious breaks the clinch.
Hold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hold wants to counter the offense by The Notourious and move into the clinch position.
Hold moves out of range of the strikes.
Hold tries to clinch but The Notourious is having none of it. #CL2#
Hold clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Hold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hold tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Notourious smiles and moves away.
The Notourious misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Notourious swats away the attempt to clinch by Hold.
The Notourious throws a shot from downtown. Hold moves away and avoids it.
The Notourious throws a leg kick that misses.
Conor The Notourious is winning the standup battle so far.
The Notourious throws a leg kick but Hold checks it.
Hold tries to counter by closing the distance.
The Notourious just misses with a punch to the body.
Hold moves away from the strike by The Notourious.
Hold tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Notourious swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hold connects with a single shot there.
The Notourious throws out a loose jab but Hold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hold scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Hold closes the distance but The Notourious moves to the side
enabling The Notourious to counter with a crisp jab.
Conor The Notourious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Notourious avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hold fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Notourious throws a jab but it's blocked by Hold.
The Notourious sizes up Hold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Notourious.
Hold moves away from the strike by The Notourious.
Hold blocks the body kick.
Hold lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Notourious at a distance.
The Notourious misses with a low kick as Hold jumps back.
Hold wants to counter with a clinch but The Notourious pushes him away.
Hold connects with a body shot.
The Notourious swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Notourious on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
A big right from The Notourious misses. #CL2#
Hold has closed the distance and engaged The Notourious in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Notourious lands with a left to the head.
The Notourious wants to stall.
#BC#
The Notourious's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hold tries to clinch
letting The Notourious counter with a right hand.
Hold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Notourious lands with a nice combination. Hold backs away looking to recover.#TD#
The Notourious shoots in and gets a takedown into Hold's guard.#SUB2#
The Notourious is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hold has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. The Notourious is looking to defend but Hold has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for The Notourious! Hold pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, The Notourious taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcin Hold!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcin Hold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Mayhem 11 Getstoned v. Bottura
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hold rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hold lands a body shot.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Hold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Hold controls the action.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hold pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hold lands a body shot.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Hold gets control of Johnson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hold will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Hold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hold is tightening it up a little... Johnson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Johnson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Johnson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hold!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcin Hold!
Marcin Hold 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: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tuncer loads up on a big right hand but Hold slips the punch.
Tuncer sets himself, and Hold steps forward looking for the clinch! Tuncer avoids it this time.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Tuncer and sends Hold crashing to the mat! Tuncer follows him down to the mat - Hold regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT#
It looks like Marcin Hold has been cut.
Hold is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Hold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hold is looking for a sweep. Tuncer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hold is still trying to improve position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tuncer working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Hold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hold is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Tuncer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Hold actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tuncer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuncer controlling the action here.#SUB#
Tuncer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tuncer slips a nice elbow through Hold's hands, connecting with Hold's forehead.#SUB#
Tuncer seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hold tries to get to full guard but Tuncer has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tuncer pulls his head out easily.
Tuncer lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Tuncer seems to be working for a kimura but Hold defends the submission attempt.
Hold tries to get to full guard but Tuncer has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hold looking for submissions off his back.
Hold tries to roll over but Tuncer keeps him under control.#T3#
Ground and pound from Tuncer.
Hold is looking for a sweep. Tuncer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tuncer slips a nice elbow through Hold's hands, connecting with Hold's forehead.#SUB2#
Hold actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tuncer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Hold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tuncer lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Tuncer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Hold is rocked!
Tuncer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hold is still in real trouble! Can Tuncer finish him?#SUB#
Tuncer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hold is just riding it out for now. Tuncer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tuncer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tuncer controlling from mount.
Hold seems to have recovered his senses.
Hold is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tuncer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hold on the ground.
Tuncer working Hold over with strikes here.
Hold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuncer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hold's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorkem Tuncer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcin Hold's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hold wants to clinch.
Tuncer throwing a counter right hand but Hold manages to avoid it.
Tuncer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tuncer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crunch! Tuncer slams his shin into Hold's torso.#CL#
Tuncer darts in and clinches Hold up against the cage.#TD2#
Hold is trying to trip Tuncer. He has hold of a leg but Tuncer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hold persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Tuncer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Hold drives through and clinches with Tuncer against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Tuncer has picked Hold up - he's going for a ride! Tuncer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tuncer works his way into side control.
Tuncer controls the position from side control.
Hold tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Tuncer is staying tight to Hold's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tuncer working the ground and pound.
Hold is looking for a sweep.
Hold sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Hold actively working from the bottom here.
Gorkem Tuncer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hold is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Tuncer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Hold is looking for a sweep. Tuncer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been informed that Hold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hold is staying active underneath Tuncer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hold is looking to improve his position.
Hold wants to control but Tuncer is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Hold actively working from the bottom here.
Tuncer prevents Hold from improving his position.
Hold is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tuncer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hold is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Tuncer 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.
#SUB2#
Hold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hold looking for submissions off his back.
Hold 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.#SUB2#
Hold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tuncer lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Tuncer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Tuncer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hold has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tuncer is looking to defend but Hold has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tuncer! Hold pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tuncer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcin Hold!
Marcin Hold thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Gorkem Tuncer had this to say: 'I'm humble in victory and defeat. Rematch is certain, I will comeback stronger than ever, wait for me.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Hold is looking to clinch.
Henry closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Henry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hold looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Henry working away.
Hold is looking for a sweep.
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hold keeps working.
Hold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hold sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hold is refusing to be controlled, as Henry sits in half guard.
Hold is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hold manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hold is trying to keep Henry in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henry trying to control but Hold is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Henry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry has managed to get both his arms back between Hold's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henry trying to control but Hold is working from the bottom. #T2#
Henry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hold working for submissions but it's allowed Henry to get to half guard.
Henry working over Hold with some ground and pound. Hold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Hold looking for subs from the bottom but Henry mounts him!
Hold tries to reverse the position but Henry maintains control.
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!
Hold is squirming around, avoiding Henry's attempts to control the action.
Hold is trying desperately to improve position.
Hold is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Hold keeps trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Henry connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hold can't escape the position.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hold is looking to improve his position but Henry isn't that keen on the idea.
Hold slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hold is defending against the submission attempts here by Henry.
Henry is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Hold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Hold wants to get back to full guard.
Henry wants to control but Hold is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry trying to pass the guard but Hold defending well.
Hold trying to get back to full guard but Henry takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hold is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emile Henry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Henry slaps away a takedown attempt from Hold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Henry misses.
Henry misses with a head kick.
Henry sets himself, and Hold steps forward looking for the clinch! Henry avoids it this time.#TD#
Henry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Henry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Henry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hold, who protects the arm well.
Hold tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hold sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Hold pushes a forearm under Henry's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Henry is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcin Hold!
A very excited looking Marcin Hold 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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