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Event:
Skrap Fights 11
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Holmsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fer Campsonver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fer Campsonver scores with a shot to the body.
Fer Campsonver misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Holmsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Fer Campsonver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Holmsen gets tackled into the ropes by Fer Campsonver. Fer Campsonver maintains the clinch.
Holmsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fer Campsonver prevents a takedown attempt there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fer Campsonver swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmsen has Fer Campsonver pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fer Campsonver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fer Campsonver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmsen.
Holmsen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fer Campsonver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Quentin Fer Campsonver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommas Holmsen.
Holmsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmsen has Fer Campsonver pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fer Campsonver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Holmsen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fer Campsonver's efforts to push away.
Fer Campsonver is trying to break the clinch but Holmsen has him pressed against the ropes.
Holmsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fer Campsonver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fer Campsonver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fer Campsonver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fer Campsonver scores with a shot to the side of Holmsen's head.
Holmsen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holmsen looks winded!
Fer Campsonver is trying to push Holmsen away but Holmsen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fer Campsonver lands an uppercut.
Fer Campsonver can't break the clinch.
Fer Campsonver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holmsen is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Fer Campsonver.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmsen.
Fer Campsonver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Fer Campsonver controls his hands.
Fer Campsonver tries a body shot but Holmsen blocks it.
Holmsen prevents a body shot from Fer Campsonver.
Fer Campsonver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Holmsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fer Campsonver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fer Campsonver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fer Campsonver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quentin Fer Campsonver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmsen walks into a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Tommas Holmsen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fer Campsonver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fer Campsonver digs a good body shot into Holmsen's ribs.
Fer Campsonver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fer Campsonver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fer Campsonver scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Fer Campsonver thuds a left hand into Holmsen's body.
Fer Campsonver swings for the body but Holmsen moves out of range.
Holmsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fer Campsonver defends it well.
Fer Campsonver scores with a decent looking hook.
Fer Campsonver lands a slapping body shot.
Fer Campsonver lands a jab to Holmsen's midsection.#KD#
Fer Campsonver drops Holmsen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Holmsen looks back up at him and smiles so Fer Campsonver waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Holmsen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fer Campsonver lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quentin Fer Campsonver!
In defeat, Tommas Holmsen stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry'.
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Event:
Gladius #29
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice shot by MBaku.
MBaku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MBaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holmsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MBaku looks to land a right hand but Holmsen moved out of range.
MBaku 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.
MBaku throws a looping overhand right but Holmsen ducks down to avoid it.
Holmsen tries to counter with a takedown but MBaku is quick to defend against it.
Holmsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
MBaku has taken the fight to the clinch.
MBaku scores with a shot to the side of Holmsen's head. #TD2#
MBaku pulls guard. #SUB2#
MBaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MBaku has a closed guard, preventing Holmsen from standing up. #SUB2#
MBaku has his foot on Holmsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holmsen works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
MBaku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holmsen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MBaku is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
MBaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holmsen defends it easily.#SUB2#
MBaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holmsen defends it easily.#T2#
Holmsen is looking to stand up but MBaku won't let him. #SUB2#
MBaku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holmsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
MBaku looking for a guillotine here but Holmsen defends easily.
#SUB2#
MBaku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
MBaku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MBaku wants to sweep here but Holmsen controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MBaku has a closed guard, preventing Holmsen from standing up. #SUB2#
Holmsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB2#
MBaku has his foot on Holmsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holmsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmsen trying to stand up but can't free himself from MBaku's guard.#SUB2#
MBaku working for a triangle but Holmsen defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
MBaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holmsen is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madik MBaku 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#
MBaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Holmsen counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
MBaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holmsen defends it easily.#SUB2#
MBaku working for a triangle but Holmsen defends it easily.
Holmsen wants to stand but MBaku is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holmsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MBaku is looking for a triangle but Holmsen pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
MBaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
MBaku working for a triangle but Holmsen defends it easily.
Madik MBaku has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
MBaku looking for a guillotine here but Holmsen defends easily.
#SUB2#
MBaku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holmsen defends well.#T2##SUB2#
MBaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
MBaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
MBaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB2#
MBaku is looking to cinch up a triangle. Holmsen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to MBaku's body to avoid the submission. MBaku has instead reached around Holmsen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! MBaku arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tommas Holmsen stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry'.
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Event:
Gladius #26
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Lekdoor darts in and clinches Holmsen up against the cage.
Holmsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holmsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lekdoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmsen trying to stall but Lekdoor improves his position.
Lekdoor blocks an uppercut.
Lekdoor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmsen's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Lekdoor fails to land.
Lekdoor scores with a shoulder strike.
Holmsen taking a breather.
Lekdoor swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lekdoor.
Lekdoor working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmsen wants to break free but Lekdoor has control.
Lekdoor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lekdoor - that landed with a thud.
Lekdoor lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lekdoor. #BC#
Holmsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lekdoor. #T1##CL2#
Lekdoor takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lekdoor.
Holmsen is breathing heavily.
Lekdoor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lekdoor keeps control of Holmsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lekdoor lands with a right to the head.
Lekdoor lands with a light punch inside.
Lekdoor digs a right hand into Holmsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holmsen's gas tank.
Lekdoor lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lekdoor.
Lekdoor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holmsen backwards.
Lekdoor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lekdoor lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lekdoor digs a right hand into Holmsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holmsen's gas tank.
Lekdoor lands a right hand.
Lekdoor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lekdoor.
Lekdoor pushes Holmsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lekdoor.
Lekdoor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmsen backwards.
Lekdoor lands with a left to the head. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Lekdoor.
Lekdoor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Holmsen is rocked!
Lekdoor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holmsens head.
Oh Holmsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lekdoor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lekdoor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmsen backwards.
Lekdoor lands a body shot.
Lekdoor lands a nice shot to the body.
Lekdoor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmsen backwards.
Lekdoor works on Holmsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Holmsen seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Lekdoor.
Lekdoor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lekdoor lands with a short shot to the head.
Lekdoor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holmsen backwards.
Still in the clinch, Lekdoor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lekdoor scores with a shot to the side of Holmsen's head.
Lekdoor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#KD2#
Lekdoor drops Holmsen with a big right hand! Lekdoor charges in looking to finish - Holmsen manages to keep Lekdoor in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Lekdoor showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Lekdoor trying to control but Holmsen is working from the bottom.
Lekdoor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Let's hope that Lekdoor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lekdoor throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lekdoor won't allow Holmsen to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Lekdoor has closed the distance and engaged Holmsen in a clinch.
Lekdoor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lekdoor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lekdoor gets through Holmsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lekdoor pushes Holmsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lekdoor scores with a shoulder strike.
Lekdoor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holmsen takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiam Lekdoor dominated that round.
That's time! Holmsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Lekdoor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lekdoor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmsen backwards.
Still in the clinch, Lekdoor scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Holmsen manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Lekdoor pushes Holmsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Holmsen taking a breather.
Holmsen tries to break free but Lekdoor pushes him back against the cage.
Lekdoor lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmsen backwards.
Lekdoor blocks a body shot from Holmsen.
Holmsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lekdoor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lekdoor creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Holmsen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Holmsen drops to his knees and Lekdoor pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wiam Lekdoor!
During a confident post fight interview, Wiam Lekdoor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tommas Holmsen spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry'.
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Event:
Gladius Super Series 1
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Holmsen.#KD#
Holmsen drops Long with a beautiful combination! Long stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Holmsen is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Long is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Justin Long has been cut.
Holmsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Long tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Long is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmsen finish him?
Holmsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Long changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Long seems to have recovered his senses.
Holmsen stuns Long with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmsen throws a shot from downtown. Long moves away and avoids it.
Long changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Holmsen engages and cracks Long with a massive lead left hook - Long tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Holmsen is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommas Holmsen!
Tommas Holmsen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Gladius #16
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
No joy there for Crisp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Crisp looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holmsen!#SUB2#
Crisp tries for a kimura but Holmsen is defending well.
Crisp trying to control the action but Holmsen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Crisp seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Crisp is looking to take a break and control but Holmsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holmsen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmsen tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Crisp slows the pace down.
Holmsen wants to get back to his feet but Crisp drags him back down.#SUB2#
Crisp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holmsen is trying to escape the position but Crisp is controlling the position. #ES#
Holmsen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Crisp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmsen.
Holmsen lands a nice hook to Crisp's body. Crisp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crisp looks winded!
Holmsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Holmsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crisp.
Holmsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Crisp feints the counter takedown.
Crisp slips a jab and a cross from Holmsen.
Holmsen throws a right and a left that Crisp avoids nicely.
Crisp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crisp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holmsen tries to bum rush Crisp with a series of wild strikes but Crisp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tommas Holmsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crisp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch lands to the side of Crisp 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holmsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holmsen lands a jab to the nose.
Holmsen is looking to wear down Crisp with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Holmsen connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Holmsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Crisp tries to keep at a distance but Holmsen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Holmsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holmsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crisp was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmsen.
Crisp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmsen connects with a body shot.
Holmsen connects with a body shot.
Holmsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holmsen lands with a cross.
Crisp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holmsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crisp was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmsen.#T4#
Holmsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Crisp with the counter takedown but Holmsen avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmsen lands a jab to the nose.
Crisp drops his hands for a split second and Holmsen immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Crisp face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Holmsen follows up with a right hand that knocks Crisp into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommas Holmsen!
A very excited looking Tommas Holmsen 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:
Gladius #13
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Holmsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Holmsen misses.
Holmsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Light, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Light fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Light keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Holmsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Light, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Holmsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmsen jabs at Light's body.
Light throws a good cross that connects.
Holmsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Light is just out of range.
Holmsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Light stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Light is just out of range.
Light takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Light is breathing heavily.
Holmsen swings for the body but Light moves out of range.
And Light counters with a quick kick to the body but Holmsen blocks it.
Tommas Holmsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Holmsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Light circles away quickly and effectively.
Holmsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holmsen with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Light.
Holmsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holmsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Holmsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holmsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Light up against the cage.
Holmsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lights head.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmsen.
#BC2#
Holmsen breaks the clinch.
Holmsen digs a good body shot into Light's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Light seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Holmsen lands a nice shot that snaps Light's head back.
Holmsen throws a series of punches but Light moves out of range.
Holmsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Light manages to avoid it.
Holmsen lands with a good body shot.
Holmsen misses with a double jab.
Holmsen looks to land a left hand but Light moved out of range nicely.
Holmsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Light backs up against the cage.
Holmsen misses with a looping right.
Light takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Holmsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Light looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Holmsen misses with a body punch
and Light counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Holmsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Light tries to pull guard but Holmsen won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Light. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmsen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Holmsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holmsen.
Still in the clinch, Holmsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holmsen stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Holmsen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Holmsen's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Holmsen.
Holmsen lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Holmsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmsen misses with a hook. Light ducked under it nicely.
Light defending well as Holmsen loads up on a big left hand.
Light appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Light misses with a hook. Holmsen ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Holmsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holmsen lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Holmsen manages to break the clinch.
Holmsen misses with a few strikes there.
Holmsen misses with the combination.
Holmsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holmsen wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommas Holmsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Holmsen rushes Light and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Light jumps guard but Holmsen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Holmsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmsen throws a lazy right hand but Light sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Light.
#CUT#
It looks like Tommas Holmsen has been cut.#KD2#
Holmsen lands a left and a right that send Light crashing to the mat, dazed. Holmsen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Light has been cut.
Bobby Light is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Holmsen clinches.
A shot in the inside from Holmsen.
Holmsen controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Holmsen.
Holmsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Holmsen manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Holmsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Light avoids the body shot from Holmsen.
#KD2#
Holmsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Light sprawling to the canvas! Light rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Holmsen finish him?!
#ROC2#
Light is rocked!
Holmsen Throws a clean left jab. Holmsen Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Light's chin! Light crumbles to the ground and Holmsen follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Holmsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommas Holmsen!
Tommas Holmsen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Bobby Light had this to say: 'Shit'.
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Event:
Gladius #6
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Holmsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mart moves away.#TD#
Mart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holmsen on his heels. He'll look to pass Holmsen's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mart tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmsen is retaining full guard. #SU#
Mart stands and steps away. Holmsen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmsen. Mart does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Mart misses.
Holmsen missing with a left hand there. Mart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Mart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holmsen's head.
Mart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holmsen defending well though.
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!
Mart with the ground and pound but Holmsen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mart slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Mart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmsen is looking to stand up but Mart isn't so interested in that idea.
Mart looking to sit in guard and control but Holmsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Holmsen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Holmsen prevents Mart from getting back to his feet.
Mart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Mart manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Holmsen manages to break the clinch.
Holmsen throws a looping overhand right but Mart ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Holmsen. Those never looked like landing.
Mart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carl Mart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmsen misses with a body shot.
A combination from Holmsen does no damage.
Mart looks to land a combination but Holmsen avoids it well.
Holmsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mart or perhaps it was just good defense by Holmsen, which made it look bad.
Mart shoots in for a takedown but Holmsen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Mart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Mart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Holmsen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holmsen as he jumps to the side.
Mart is breathing heavily.
Mart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holmsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mart somewhat.
Holmsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holmsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Holmsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mart defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Holmsen. No joy for Mart on that attempt.
Holmsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mart moves away.
Holmsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Holmsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmsen lands with a good body shot.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Holmsen. Beautiful body shot.
Holmsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Mart tries to keep at a distance but Holmsen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Holmsen breaks from the clinch.
Holmsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holmsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Holmsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Holmsen closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Holmsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mart rather than just go for the knockout.
Holmsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mart manages to avoid it.
Mart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mart is just out of range.
Holmsen misses with a body shot.
Holmsen tries to clinch up.
Mart tries to counter with a takedown but Holmsen is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommas Holmsen 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#
Holmsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Mart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holmsen's guard.
Mart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mart trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mart trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Holmsen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Holmsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mart manages to avoid it.#T1#
Holmsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mart.
Holmsen walks into a stiff left hand from Mart.
Holmsen missing with a left hand there. Mart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mart shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmsen tries to sprawl out of it but Mart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmsen thuds a left hand into Mart's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holmsen swings for the body but Mart moves out of range.
Mart went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Holmsen lands a right hook to the body.
Holmsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mart was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmsen.
Mart ducks under a wild hook from Holmsen.
Nice body punch from Holmsen. #T2#
Mart walks into a jab.#CL2#
Holmsen has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Holmsen manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmsen.
Holmsen throws a good cross that connects.
Mart moves out of range of the strikes.
Mart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holmsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holmsen misses with the combination.
Holmsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mart.
Mart misses with a takedown attempt - Holmsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holmsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mart defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Mart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Holmsen lands a big right hook! Mart looks hurt but is still standing! Holmsen lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Mart falls down and Holmsen dives in with a huge hammer fist! Mart's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Holmsen runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommas Holmsen!
An out of breath Tommas Holmsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Holmsen instigates a clinch.
Holmsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Thad Clarke has been cut.
Holmsen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clarke up against the cage.
Clarke is trying to pull guard but Holmsen has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Holmsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Holmsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Holmsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Clarke moves into range and clinches up with Holmsen.
Clarke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Clarke tries to pull guard but Holmsen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Holmsen manages to break the clinch.
Holmsen cracks Clarke with a good jab.
Clarke is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Holmsen just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Clarke has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommas Holmsen!
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