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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Holiday takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holiday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Udanda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holiday jabs Udanda right on the nose. Udanda blinks but takes it well.
Udanda pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holiday back to the cage. Udanda follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Udanda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holiday misses with a straight right.
Holiday definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holiday throws a hook to the side of Udanda's head but Udanda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Udanda! But no joy.
Udanda tries to bum rush Holiday with a series of wild strikes but Holiday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holiday gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holiday shoots in for a takedown but Udanda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Udanda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holiday misses with the combination.
#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Holiday. That snapped Udanda's head back.
Holiday walks into a jab.#TD#
Holiday changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Udanda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holiday remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Udanda is looking to regain half guard here but Holiday keeps moving and retains side control.
Holiday trying to control the position but Udanda is working away.
Holiday is working Udanda over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Holiday slows the pace down.
Udanda is looking to reverse the position.
Holiday slows the pace down.
Udanda tries to buck Holiday off but Holiday is having none of it.
Holiday in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Holiday seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Udanda for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Udanda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Holiday has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Holiday controls the position.
Udanda sneaks back into half guard.
Holiday looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holiday misses with a straight left. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holiday throws a left and a right that both miss
and Udanda counters with a series of strikes. Holiday will be more careful next time no doubt.
Udanda misses with a two punch combination.
Holiday misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Holiday throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Udanda was covering up waiting for the punch and Holiday finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Holiday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shock Holiday will probably get the nod.
That's time! Holiday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Udanda's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Udanda duly obliges.
Holiday avoids the head kick by Udanda.
Holiday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holiday throws an overhand right that lands on Udanda's shoulder, as Udanda tries to avoid the shot.
Shock Holiday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holiday takes a kick to the side of the head.
Udanda moves out of range of the strikes.
Udanda tries to score with a low kick but Holiday moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Holiday was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Udanda.
Holiday looks to land a right hand but Udanda moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Holiday looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Holiday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Udanda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holiday has managed to get both his arms back between Udanda's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holiday content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Holiday with a nice head shot there.
Holiday controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Udanda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holiday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holiday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holiday has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holiday is looking to pass into half guard but Udanda pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Udanda is in guard.#REVB#
Holiday has a closed guard, preventing Udanda from standing up.
Udanda throwing strikes but missing.
Udanda tries to free his leg and advance position but Holiday is retaining full guard.
Udanda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Udanda is looking to stand up but Holiday won't let him. #T3#
Udanda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Udanda is working Holiday over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU2#
Udanda gets to his feet - Holiday follows without any prompting.
Udanda misses the shot to the body.
Udanda misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Holiday throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Udanda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holiday is in Udanda's guard.
Holiday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Udanda keeping full guard, as Holiday tries to pass.
Holiday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Holiday knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Udanda on the ground.#SUB2#
Udanda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holiday can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holiday tries to free his leg and advance position but Udanda is retaining full guard.
Udanda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holiday controlling from the top position.
Shock Holiday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jezegel Udanda 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#
Udanda blocks a jab.
Holiday dips to his left and cracks Udanda with an uppercut!
Udanda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Holiday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Udanda counters with a nice uppercut.
Udanda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Udanda moves out of range as Holiday strikes.
Udanda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday avoids the body shot from Udanda.
Holiday has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Udanda finds it's way round the side to connect with Holiday's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Holiday misses the target. #T1#
Udanda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No joy there for Udanda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Udanda closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holiday. #ES2#
Udanda throws Holiday to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Udanda throws a hook to the side of Holiday's head but Holiday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holiday throws a jab when Udanda was well out of range.#TD#
Holiday looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Udanda pushes Holiday off and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Holiday dodges the punch combination from Udanda.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holiday.
Holiday trying to control the position but Udanda is working away.
Holiday wants to control for a moment but Udanda uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Holiday sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Udanda wants to improve his position but Holiday is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holiday in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Udanda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holiday throws a series of punches but Udanda avoids them all with ease.
Udanda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Udanda throws a series of punches but Holiday moves out of range.
Holiday is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Udanda ducks under a wild hook from Holiday.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Udanda! But no joy.
Udanda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holiday was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jezegel Udanda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Udanda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jezegel Udanda!
Post fight, Jezegel Udanda took to the microphone: 'I have the best boxing in Ethiopia. I come to America now to follow my dream of being Champ.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Holiday is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Holiday misses the target.
Holiday stuffs the takedown attempt from Hyde. Hyde gets slowly back to his feet.
Holiday lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hyde tries for a takedown but Holiday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holiday lands with an uppercut that bounces Hyde off the cage and back into range.
Holiday misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holiday looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyde is just out of range.#TD2#
Holiday is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hyde's half guard.
Hyde really is a fat lump.
Holiday looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Holiday wants to pass to mount but Hyde is defending the position.
Hyde is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holiday's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holiday's back!
Hyde misses with a punch to the head.
Hyde trying to control.#SUB#
Hyde working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Holiday is doing well to defend. Hyde seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Holiday is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toney Hyde!
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