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Event:
WCF7 Lotus Style Vs Cruz
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Holloway moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Holloway looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson is pushing Holloway's head away, looking to escape. Holloway manages to hold on to the position though.
Holloway trying to control the position but Jackson is working away. #ES2#
Jackson throws Holloway to one side and escapes!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holloway.
Holloway backs away from a small jab... but Jackson lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Holloway crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Jackson with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Brady Jackson! Brady Jackson retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Brady Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
FC4 Finch vs Jackson
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Holloway shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Holloway keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Holloway darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Holloway seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Holloway is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holloway connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Holloway works his way into full mount!
Holloway landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Holloway controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Holloway lands a big elbow. #T2#
Holloway content just to control the position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Holloway working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Johnson is trying to stand up.
Holloway lands a big elbow.
Holloway tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Holloway unloading with bombs!
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Holloway content just to control the position here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Holloway isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Holloway controlling his opponent.
Johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Holloway breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Holloway controlling his opponent.
Holloway postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
#T4#
Holloway sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Holloway has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holloway controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holloway scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Holloway content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Holloway dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Holloway swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Holloway throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holloway is in Johnson's guard.#SUB2#
Holloway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holloway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Holloway tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway controlling from the top position.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Holloway. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1#
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Holloway puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Holloway is looking for a kimura here.
Holloway performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holloway lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holloway is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Holloway is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well. #SU2#
Holloway decides to stand and escape the position.
Holloway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Holloway persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Holloway is quick to defend against it.
Holloway thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.#T3#
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holloway fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Holloway closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Holloway pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duke Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Holloway.
Holloway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Holloway. Holloway gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Holloway bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holloway looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Holloway smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Holloway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Holloway is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holloway is chipping away with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Holloway stands up. #TD2#
Holloway darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Holloway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Holloway darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Holloway is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holloway to get the leverage.
Johnson is trying to control but Holloway passes into side control!
Holloway grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway landing a few strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holloway takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Holloway trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Holloway decides to stand back up. Holloway steps back and let's Johnson get back to his feet.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Holloway sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Holloway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Holloway has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Johnson prevents Holloway from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Johnson just trying to survive but Holloway is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Holloway controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Holloway kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Holloway landing with strikes.
Holloway not allowing Johnson to control his hands.
Johnson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Holloway.
#T3#
Johnson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Holloway wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Holloway working for the choke.
Holloway is punishing Johnson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Can Johnson hold on?! Holloway is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T4#
Holloway is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Will Holloway go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Holloway really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.
Duke Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Holloway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Holloway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holloway winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Holloway!
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Event:
FC2 Cage vs Harris
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Holloway, which made it look bad.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Holloway moves into the clinch.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holloway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diamond Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Holloway ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holloway no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holloway is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holloway has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Holloway not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Holloway pushing down on Jones 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Holloway is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Holloway looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU2#
Holloway decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jones thumps Holloway with a low kick.#TD2#
Holloway scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Holloway perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holloway not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones pushes Holloway off looking to stand but Holloway dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Holloway 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.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Holloway is very close to passing his half guard.
Holloway landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holloway is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holloway scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holloway connects with a nice short shot to Jones 's temple.
Jones wants to control but Holloway is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jones wants to improve his position but Holloway is controlling well.
Holloway controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holloway's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Holloway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Holloway.
Holloway with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holloway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holloway tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Holloway dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holloway.
Jones shoots and misses
and Holloway counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones . Holloway shrugs it off though.
Holloway stuffs the takedown.
Holloway tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holloway darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Holloway into the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown but Holloway circles away easily
and Holloway counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diamond Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holloway shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Holloway closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Holloway misses #TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holloway won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Holloway explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jones shoots for a takedown but Holloway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Holloway drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Holloway manages to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Holloway not doing much here.
#T2##SUB2#
Holloway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holloway working the head and body with strikes. #SU2#
Holloway decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Jones tries to sprawl but Holloway drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Jones kicks Holloway off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Jones throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Holloway can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Holloway has picked Jones up - he's going for a ride! Holloway dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jones pushes Holloway off but Holloway dives into side control.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Holloway lands some shots froms side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Holloway has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Holloway closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Holloway getting side control.
Holloway keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holloway with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones wants to sweep here but Holloway controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Holloway gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Holloway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Holloway shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Holloway slows the pace down.
Holloway is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holloway lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Holloway content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Holloway stands up and beckons Jones to his feet. #TD2#
Holloway shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Jones is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jack Holloway!
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Event:
WVT24 Baroni v Murhaa
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Mordino changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holloway looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mordino tries to score with some ground and pound. Holloway controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Holloway has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mordino trying to control the position but Holloway is working away.
Holloway trying to remain calm as Mordino controls from the top position.
Mordino tries to move to mount but Holloway blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Mordino swings around for an armbar but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mordino's guard.
Mordino pulls Holloway in to control the position.
Holloway throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mordino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holloway wants to control from the top but Mordino keeps moving.
Holloway must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Holloway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mordino is keeping the position for now.
Holloway looking to sit in guard and control but Mordino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holloway wants to sweep here but Mordino controlling him for the moment.
Mordino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Holloway is retaining full guard.
Mordino working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
Holloway looking for a sweep. Not yet Holloway, not yet.
Mordino controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mordino passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Mordino in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Holloway is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Mordino!
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Event:
WVT19 Bell v Marcell
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Holloway scores with a body shot.
Kotrc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holloway sprawls well. Holloway wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kotrc gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kotrc or perhaps it was just good defense by Holloway, which made it look bad.
Holloway wants to clinch.
Kotrc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Holloway closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kotrc's guard.
Holloway scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kotrc looking for a sweep. Not yet Kotrc, not yet.
Holloway wants to control from the top but Kotrc keeps moving. #T1#
Holloway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holloway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kotrc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holloway throwing strikes but missing.
Kotrc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#ES2#
Kotrc has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Holloway is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Holloway turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Holloway manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Kotrc bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2##ES2#
Kotrc makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kotrc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Kotrc.#TD#
Holloway closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kotrc's guard.
Holloway content to stall in guard here.
Kotrc keeping full guard, as Holloway tries to pass.
Holloway trying to control but Kotrc is working from the bottom.
Holloway passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've been hearing that Holloway has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Kotrc is looking for a sweep.
Kotrc is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Holloway has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Holloway is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kotrc looks calm but he's in trouble here. Holloway gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kotrc is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Holloway lets go of the hold and Kotrc can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Holloway!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Darnold delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Darnold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holloway tries to score a body lock takedown but Darnold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Darnold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darnold connects with an inside leg kick.
Darnold gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Holloway moves into the clinch.
Holloway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Darnold lands a right hand.
Darnold has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holloway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Darnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darnold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darnold stops a takedown attempt from Holloway.
Holloway has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darnold after a bit of a struggle.
Holloway is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Darnold gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darnold is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Darnold tries to pull guard but Holloway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holloway gets underhooks to prevent Darnold's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Darnold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darnold has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Holloway moves into the clinch.
Darnold is trying to drag Holloway to the mat but Holloway just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Holloway tries to circle away but Darnold has him pinned against the cage.
Darnold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holloway after a bit of a struggle.
Holloway has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darnold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holloway is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holloway is trying to drag Darnold to the mat but Darnold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Holloway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darnold.
Darnold prevents a takedown attempt there.
Darnold letting Holloway take a breather here.
Darnold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holloway.
Darnold tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holloway smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Darnold tries to sprawl but Holloway drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Darnold trying to get back to full guard but Holloway takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Holloway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Darnold tries to lock up and control but Holloway gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Darnold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holloway controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Holloway working the ground and pound effectively.
Darnold wants to hold on but Holloway pushes him away.#SUB2#
Holloway looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Darnold is squirming around, avoiding Holloway's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holloway postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Darnold looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Holloway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Holloway avoids the body shot from Darnold.
Holloway has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Darnold counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Darnold has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holloway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holloway trying to control the position but instead, Darnold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holloway into the cage.
Darnold is working for takedown but Holloway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holloway has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darnold after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darnold is trying to pull guard but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Darnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Holloway tries for a takedown but Darnold circles away easily
and Darnold counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holloway's knee momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Darnold or perhaps it was just good defense by Holloway, which made it look bad. #CL#
Darnold clinches up against the cage.
Darnold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Holloway has Darnold pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Holloway pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Darnold tumbling to the mat - Holloway dives into Darnold's guard.
Holloway looking to sit in guard and control but Darnold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Holloway tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Holloway is trying to control the position but Darnold postures up.
Darnold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holloway is keeping the position for now.
Darnold's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Darnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holloway throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Holloway is trying to keep Darnold in close.
Holloway is controlling Darnold's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Holloway looking for a triangle here. Darnold is fighting it but it looks tight! Holloway pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Darnold is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Holloway!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Holloway pushes And Win C up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from And Win C.
Holloway is trying to maintain a safe position but And Win C gets an underhook and turns Holloway into the cage.
And Win C is trying to force a seperation but Holloway has the dominant position.
And Win C is trying to break the clinch but Holloway is controlling him.
Holloway tries for a takedown. No joy.
And Win C is working Holloway over against the cage.
And Win C can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for And Win C.
And Win C presses Holloway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holloway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite And Win C's efforts to push away.
And Win C is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And Win C lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
And Win C works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And Win C lands a right hand.
And Win C wants to break the clinch but can't.
And Win C can't break the clinch.
And Win C tries to circle away but Holloway has him pinned against the cage.
And Win C is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And Win C lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
And Win C is trying to push Holloway away but Holloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And Win C wants to get back to striking at distance but Holloway won't allow it.
#BC2#
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And Win C shoots in for a double leg but Holloway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Win C has a takedown stuffed.
And Win C closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holloway circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Just Fight And Win C. That's going to take a lot out of him.
And Win C misses with a few strikes there.
And Win C has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
so Holloway counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And Win C is breathing heavily.
And Win C being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Holloway thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And Win C will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Holloway's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holloway forces his way into half guard.
And Win C knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holloway on the ground.
Holloway is trying to control. And Win C wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES#
And Win C makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Holloway tries to keep at a distance but And Win C has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
And Win C breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And Win C keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Win C throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Holloway counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Holloway working the ground and pound but And Win C is defending the strikes.
And Win C wants to get back to his feet but Holloway drags him back down.
Holloway is looking to take a break and control but And Win C is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Holloway lands an elbow. #SU2#
Holloway stands up.
And Win C swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holloway throws a fast counter high kick but And Win C manages to duck under it in time.#TD2#
Holloway looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for And Win C!
Holloway has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for And Win C!
And Win C trying desperately to get to his feet.
#ES#
And Win C somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#CL#
Holloway gets tackled into the cage by And Win C. And Win C maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Just Fight And Win C dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
And Win C closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Holloway can't do much from the bottom here.
Holloway manages to work his way to half guard, despite And Win C's best efforts.
And Win C looks to land a strike but Holloway avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And Win C loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holloway wants to stand but And Win C is controlling the position.
Holloway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
And Win C got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holloway has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, And Win C has managed to get both his arms back between Holloway's legs - danger averted.
Holloway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in And Win C's guard. #REVB#
And Win C is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Holloway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holloway trying to control but And Win C is working from the bottom.
Holloway is stalling in the full guard.
And Win C keeping full guard, as Holloway tries to pass.
And Win C is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holloway trying to control the position from guard on top but And Win C is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holloway with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Holloway drops back looking for a leg! And Win C is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and And Win C manages to kick Holloway off! Holloway jumps back into And Win C's guard.
And Win C wants to stand up but Holloway is controlling him. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for And Win C.
No luck with that takedown attempt from And Win C.
And Win C fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holloway lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
And Win C forces Holloway back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Holloway has clasped his hands together around And Win C's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And Win C is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Holloway wants to lay and pray for a moment but And Win C keeps working. #T4#
An elbow from Holloway crashes against the mat.
And Win C wants to get back to his feet but Holloway is dominant here and he's now got And Win C's back!#SUB2#
Holloway tightening his grip on And Win C, looking for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway missing with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And Win C is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Holloway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
And Win C closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And Win C tries to work over Holloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
And Win C pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
I Just Fight And Win C seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
And Win C throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Holloway decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in And Win C's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And Win C wants to stand and escape but Holloway is having none of it. #ES#
And Win C pushes Holloway off and gets back to his feet.
And Win C throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holloway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and And Win C connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holloway scrambles back to his feet.
And Win C shoots and misses #TD2#
and Holloway counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway is trying to control. And Win C wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And Win C on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if And Win C tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
And Win C wants to get back to his feet.
Holloway takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Holloway landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And Win C is not content to let Holloway control the position.#ES#
And Win C manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And Win C throws a body punch but Holloway moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from And Win C as Holloway shoots in.
Holloway tries for a takedown but And Win C sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Win C shoots in looking for a takedown. Holloway tries to sprawl out of it but And Win C keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holloway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holloway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
I Just Fight And Win C has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Holloway.#T2##TD#
Holloway gets caught flat footed, as And Win C shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Holloway has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. And Win C is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And Win C is looking to break free of the clinch but Holloway has double underhooks.
And Win C is leaning against Holloway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And Win C wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for And Win C.
Holloway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite And Win C's efforts to push away.
And Win C tries to break free but Holloway pushes him back against the cage.
And Win C has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And Win C avoiding damage as Holloway throws knees to the body.
And Win C can't break the clinch.
#T3#
And Win C throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holloways head. #BC#
And Win C breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
And Win C gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And Win C throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And Win C gets underhooks to prevent Holloway's takedown attempt.
Holloway is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And Win C digs a right hand underneath Holloway's ribcage. Holloway let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Holloway breaks the clinch.
#TD#
And Win C closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Holloway blocking the ground and pound attempt from And Win C.
And Win C not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And Win C lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jack Holloway has got the better of the ground game so far.
And Win C thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holloway's head. #T4#
And Win C lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And Win C working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Holloway slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway looking to hit a scissor sweep but And Win C is one step ahead there.
And Win C is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And Win C throws a big right hand that misses.
And Win C is looking to work some ground and pound but Holloway has wrist control.
And Win C in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holloway tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And Win C throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holloway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And Win C working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I Just Fight And Win C showed his dominance in that final round.
I think And Win C 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I Just Fight And Win C!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Holloway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Samson.
Holloway jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Samson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Samson.
Holloway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samson.
Samson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ralph Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Samson scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Samson misses.
Samson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holloway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Samson tries to avoid it but Holloway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Samson to the ground. Samson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holloway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Samson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1##TD#
Holloway throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Samson was covering up waiting for the punch and Holloway finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Holloway prevents Samson from getting back to his feet.
Holloway pushes down on Samson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samson tries to kick Holloway off but Holloway keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holloway working over Samson with some ground and pound. Samson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Samson is looking to escape.#SU#
Holloway decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holloway.#T2#
Holloway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holloway is defended easily by Samson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Holloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holloway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Samson to score with a decent uppercut.
Samson lands a nice shot that snaps Holloway's head back.
Holloway dives in for a single leg takedown but Samson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Holloway shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Samson defends it nicely.#T3#
Holloway ducks right into an uppercut from Samson.
Samson throws a series of punches but Holloway avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Holloway or perhaps it was just good defense by Samson, which made it look bad.
Holloway throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Samson's waist but Samson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holloway off to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for Samson. That snapped Holloway's head back.
Samson scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Samson.
Ralph Samson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samson looks winded!
Holloway tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holloway somewhat.#T4#
Holloway fails with a takedown attempt.
Samson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Samson lands with a cross.
Samson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holloway momentarily.
Samson throws a series of punches but Holloway avoids them all with ease.
Holloway shoots in looking for a takedown but Samson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holloway's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice cross by Samson.
Samson wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Samson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches up with Samson, looking for a takedown. Holloway pushes Samson against the cage but Samson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Samson. No joy for Holloway on that attempt.
Samson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Samson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holloway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Holloway scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Samson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
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!
Samson is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Holloway is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Samson with him. Samson is trying to defend but Holloway has an arm under the chin now! Samson grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Holloway!
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