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Event:
GDL 52: Fist vs Joukani
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genie wants to clinch
and Holliday counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Genie has closed the distance and engaged Holliday in a clinch.
Holliday stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Genie prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Holliday breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Genie closes the distance but Holliday moves to the side
and Holliday counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Genie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holliday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Genie misses with a punch on the inside.
Holliday prevents Genie from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Holliday breaks from the clinch.
Genie fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Genie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Genie fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Genie tries to clinch there but Holliday circles away.
As Genie looks to move away, Holliday throws a big counter combo but Genie just gets out of the way.
Genie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holliday counters with a three punch combo that has Genie backing up. Genie nods at Holliday to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Genie is rocked!
Genie tries to clinch but Holliday moves away
and Holliday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Genie is still on wobbly legs! Can Holliday finish him?#CUT#It looks like Sky Genie has been cut.
Genie tries to clinch up.
Genie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holliday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Genie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holliday appears to be looking for a big counter.
Genie wants to clinch.
It looked like Holliday was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Genie seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Holliday tries to keep at a distance but Genie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Genie is trying to push Holliday away but Holliday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holliday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2##BC#
Holliday breaks the clinch.
Genie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holliday throws a big counter combination but Genie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Holliday closes the distance and pushes Genie back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genie. #BC2#
Genie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Genie moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Genie tries to break the clinch but Holliday is controlling the position.
Holliday keeps control of Genie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holliday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Genie wants to get back to striking at distance but Holliday won't allow it.
Genie throws a punch but it's blocked by Holliday.
Holliday blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Holliday has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Holliday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Holliday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Holliday has knocked Genie down with a huge combo! Holliday steps away and waves a wobbly Genie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CL#
Holliday closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Genie misses with a punch on the inside.
Genie misses with the head strike.
Genie lands a right hand. #BC#
Holliday breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Genie has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Holliday gets control of Genie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holliday will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Genie throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genie throws a big elbow that misses.
Genie stopping the sweep attempt from Holliday.
Holliday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holliday striking off his back but it's not causing Genie any problems.
Genie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Genie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Genie with a nice head shot there.
Holliday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Genie works over Holliday with some ground and pound from guard.
Holliday is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Genie landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Genie working some strikes from top position.
Holliday has momentary wrist control but Genie slips an elbow through the middle.
Holliday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Genie.
Genie scoring with some ground and pound.
Holliday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Genie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Holliday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Genie is aware though and is defending well.
Holliday is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Genie postures up and lands a big shot to Holliday's brow.
Genie postures up and lands a big shot to Holliday's brow.
Holliday is trying to keep Genie in close.
Genie landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Holliday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sky Genie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Genie wants to clinch but Holliday slips to the side
and Holliday counters with a nice uppercut.
Genie moves to clinch but Holliday breaks away
and Holliday counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Genie! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doc Holliday! |
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Event:
GDL 46: Khan vs Mcguire
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Downtown with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Holliday. #CL#
Holliday takes the fight into the clinch.
Holliday wants to break the clinch but can't.
Downtown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holliday tries to break the clinch but Downtown is controlling the position.
Downtown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holliday's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downtown lands with a left to the head.
Holliday is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Downtown has hold of one of Holliday's legs. Holliday is fighting the takedown attempt but Downtown gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Downtown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holliday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holliday knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Downtown on the ground.
Holliday being controlled here, momentarily.
Downtown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
Holliday tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Downtown lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Downtown jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Holliday manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Holliday is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downtown tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Downtown in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Downtown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holliday some visible discomfort.
Holliday is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Holliday being controlled for a moment.
Downtown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holliday takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Downtown lands a few punches from side control.
Downtown is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Holliday will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Holliday is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Downtown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holliday knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Downtown has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatz Downtown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Downtown misses with a takedown attempt - Holliday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Downtown looks to move away, Holliday throws a big counter combo but Downtown just gets out of the way.
Holliday tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holliday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Downtown shoots in looking for a takedown. Holliday tries to sprawl out of it but Downtown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holliday manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downtown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Downtown gets a clinch. #T1#
Downtown fails to pull guard.
Doc Holliday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatz Downtown.
Holliday tries for a takedown but Downtown manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Downtown breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Downtown does no damage.
Holliday seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Downtown wants to clinch up but Holliday keeps it at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Downtown.
Downtown wants to clinch.#CL#
Holliday forces Downtown back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Downtown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holliday fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holliday taking a breather.
Holliday jumps guard but Downtown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holliday is working for takedown but Downtown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holliday can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Downtown breaks the clinch.
Holliday blocks a head kick by Downtown.
#CL2#
Downtown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holliday, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Holliday wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Downtown jumps guard.
Downtown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Downtown is looking for a triangle but Holliday pushes his legs off easily.
Holliday has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Downtown is looking for a triangle but Holliday pushes his legs off easily.
Holliday trying to control but Downtown is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Downtown is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Holliday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Downtown stops Holliday from standing up.
Downtown passes Holliday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Downtown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holliday is looking to control Downtown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holliday avoid being mounted?
Downtown controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatz Downtown 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Holliday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Downtown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Downtown shoots in for a takedown but Holliday shows good takedown defense.
Downtown throws a nice looking combination but Holliday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holliday seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Downtown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Holliday moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Holliday manages to break the clinch.
Holliday tries to clinch there but Downtown circles away.
Holliday misses with a combination
and Downtown counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Downtown looks for a takedown but Holliday sprawls well.
Downtown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holliday defends it nicely.
Holliday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doc Holliday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatz Downtown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holliday is defended easily by Downtown.#CL2#
Downtown has Holliday up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Holliday wants a takedown but no success here.
Our sources have told us that Holliday has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Holliday fails to pull guard.
Holliday looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downtown keeps control of Holliday as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holliday is trying to break the clinch but Downtown is controlling him.
Downtown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holliday fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fatz Downtown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holliday.
Downtown with the counter takedown but Holliday avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
Holliday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Downtown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holliday gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Downtown is trying to pull guard but Holliday turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holliday is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Downtown is defending well.#BC2#
Downtown manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Downtown instigates a clinch.
Holliday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Downtown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Downtown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holliday sprawls well. Holliday wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Downtown gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Downtown. Those never looked like landing.
Downtown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holliday is fending him off so far but Downtown persists. Nope, Holliday circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Holliday on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Downtown pushes Holliday up against the cage in a clinch.
Downtown scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Downtown manages to break the clinch.
Holliday checks a leg kick.
Holliday throws a big counter combination but Downtown scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Holliday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fatz Downtown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Downtown 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fatz Downtown! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 986 Round 2
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danger tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Holliday pushes Danger up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Holliday manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Danger preventing the sweep.
Danger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Danger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Holliday keeping moving, preventing Danger from controlling successfully.
Danger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger passes Holliday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Holliday taking some punishment here, with Danger in his half guard. #T1#
Holliday is trying to control but can't.
Danger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holliday!
Holliday wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Holliday tries to lock up and control but Danger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holliday is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Danger looking for a guillotine from mount but Holliday is having none of it.
Holliday is bucking up trying to escape but Danger cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Danger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Holliday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Danger landing strikes from the mount and Holliday is in trouble!
Danger looking to control but Holliday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holliday is trying to reverse the position but instead Danger has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Danger working for a choke but Holliday is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danger controls the action.
Holliday really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Danger is hanging on to Holliday's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Danger lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Holliday hold on?!
Danger punches the canvas rather than the man.
Danger keeps control of the position easily here as Holliday tries to buck him off.
Holliday is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danger has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Holliday.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Danger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Danger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holliday looking for a sweep but Danger has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Holliday wants to hold on but Danger pushes him away.
The referee warns Holliday that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Danger wants to get back to his feet but Holliday is holding on tight.
Danger avoids the attempt from Holliday to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger content just to control the position here.
Holliday tries to hold on but Danger pushes him away. #T1#
Danger landing shots from mount.
Danger tries to control but Holliday wriggling away.
Danger in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Danger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Danger trying to control but Holliday is having none of it. #SUB#
Danger looking for a guillotine from mount but Holliday is having none of it. #T2#
Danger controlling the position easily from mount.
Holliday is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Danger has taken his back.
Holliday rolls, trying to escape but Danger keeps control of the position.
Danger controls the position.#T3#
Holliday tries to escape the position.
Danger has good solid back control here.
Danger misses with an elbow to the head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Can Holliday hold on?! Danger is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
Danger has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Holliday is in real trouble here. Danger gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Holliday is tapping out! Danger wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Danger! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 986 Round 1
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis dodges the punch combination from Holliday.
Davis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holliday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holliday somewhat.
Holliday stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Holliday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
As Holliday tries to get set, Davis tries to push him back and clinch up but Holliday manages to avoid the attempt.
Holliday lands an overhand right.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holliday defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holliday is defended easily by Davis.#T1#
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Holliday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis avoids the head kick by Holliday.
Davis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Davis darts in and clinches Holliday up against the cage.
Davis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davis tries a body shot but Holliday blocks it.
Davis tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch.
Holliday throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Holliday looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davis dives in for a single leg takedown but Holliday sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Holliday has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
#T2##BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Holliday moves out of range easily.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holliday tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Davis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Holliday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Davis fails with the takedown
and Holliday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Holliday counters by moving into the clinch.
Holliday has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davis is pushing Holliday up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Holliday closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.
Davis tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
#T4#
Davis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davis prevents Holliday from breaking the clinch.
Holliday is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Davis tries a knee to the head but Holliday blocks it.
Davis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Holliday.
Holliday tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis tries to pull guard but Holliday won't allow it.
Davis is trying to drag Holliday to the mat but Holliday just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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 Jack Davis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Holliday keeps the fight on the outside.
Holliday lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holliday throws a push kick but Davis slaps the foot to one side.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Holliday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Holliday.
Holliday throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Davis has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Holliday dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Holliday has Davis pushed against the cage.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holliday pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Holliday. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Holliday takes the fight into the clinch.
Holliday wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Davis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holliday has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holliday wants to break free but Davis has control.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Holliday pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Holliday goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davis continues to drive forward.
Davis is looking to clinch but Holliday is avoiding it.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Holliday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holliday fails to land the takedown.
Jack Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holliday shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holliday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.#T3#
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holliday.
Holliday fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holliday looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Holliday goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Holliday gets caught napping as Davis dives in and scores a takedown. Holliday manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Holliday is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Davis drops back looking for a leg! Holliday is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holliday manages to kick Davis off! Davis jumps back into Holliday's guard. #T4#
Davis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holliday has his hands on Davis's head, controlling the position.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Holliday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Davis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Holliday, which made it look bad.
A head kick by Holliday misses #CL#
and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holliday just stands there and leans against the cage.
Davis looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holliday wants a takedown but no success here.
Holliday is trying to force a seperation but Davis has the dominant position.#BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
Holliday moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Holliday on that attempt.
Doc Holliday seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holliday's efforts to push away.
Davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holliday gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davis tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis looking to slow down the pace here.
Holliday tries to break the clinch but Davis is controlling the position. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holliday, pushing him back against the cage.
Davis fails to pull guard.
Davis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Holliday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davis after a bit of a struggle.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Holliday's takedown attempt.
A short left from Holliday.
Davis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holliday smiles and moves away.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Holliday has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Holliday pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holliday. #CL2#
Holliday gets a clinch.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holliday gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holliday is pressed up against the cage. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holliday down to the mat. Holliday avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Holliday darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Holliday is trying to push Davis away but Davis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holliday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davis.
Holliday tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
Holliday cracks Davis with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Holliday tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holliday gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holliday.#CL2#
Holliday gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Davis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Holliday uses from the top position.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doc Holliday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davis 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Doc Holliday!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Jack Davis!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Doc Holliday!
Doc Holliday wins by split decision! |
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