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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Pantovic swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Holmes counters with a shoot takedown. Pantovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Holmes is standing up over Pantovic. Pantovic looks to escape but Holmes dives into side control.
#REVR#
Pantovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmes on the ground.#SUB2#
Holmes is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pantovic looks calm but he's in trouble here. Holmes gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pantovic is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Holmes lets go of the hold and Pantovic can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hector Holmes! |
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Event:
Highland 72
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes fails with the takedown
and Crackudo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Hector Holmes has been cut.
Crackudo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holmes circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holmes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holmes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vai Crackudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Holmes.
Holmes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crackudo lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Crackudo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holmes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crackudo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes is trying to drag Crackudo to the mat but Crackudo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Holmes has Crackudo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crackudo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crackudo digs a right hand into Holmes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holmes's gas tank.
Holmes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crackudo after a bit of a struggle.
Crackudo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards. #BC#
Crackudo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Holmes shoots in but Crackudo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crackudo throws a hook to the side of Holmes's head but Holmes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crackudo scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Holmes is rocked!
Crackudo cracks Holmes with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vai Crackudo!
Vai Crackudo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Highland 67
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Galvao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Galvao looking for a guillotine here but Holmes defends easily.
#SUB2#
Holmes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holmes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Galvao is looking for a triangle but Holmes pushes his legs off easily.
Holmes trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Holmes looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Holmes throwing strikes but missing.
Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holmes wanted to stand there but Galvao had control of the position.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving. #SUB2#
Holmes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Galvao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Galvao has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galvao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Galvao tries for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
Galvao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SUB#
Galvao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sloppy strikes there by Galvao.
Holmes regains half guard.#SUB#
Galvao is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
#SUB#
Galvao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Holmes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but Holmes defending well. #SUB#
Galvao wants to work for an arm triangle but Holmes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Galvao is looking for a kimura but Holmes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Galvao to get the leverage.
Holmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holmes missing with punches from the bottom.
Holmes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galvao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galvao's back!
Holmes gets his hands free as Galvao looks to control. #SUB2#
Holmes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Galvao is defending well though. Holmes let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Galvao showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Galvao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Holmes trying to control momentarily.
Galvao tries to roll but Holmes sticks to his back.
Holmes doesn't have the hooks in and Galvao manages to turn into his guard.
Galvao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Galvao preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Galvao stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes.
Galvao trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jose Galvao will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Galvao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Galvao drives through and clinches with Holmes against the cage.
#TD#
Galvao pulls guard.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving. #SUB#
Galvao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao controls Holmes momentarily but Holmes frees himself. #SUB#
Galvao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holmes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Holmes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Holmes trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Galvao is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Holmes rolls with it to try and escape but Galvao cranks on the arm and Holmes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Galvao!
After winning the bout, Jose Galvao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 53
Date: May 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Barbosa tries to sprawl but Holmes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Holmes keeps him under control.
Barbosa is doing well to control the position and prevent Holmes from advancing to side control.
Holmes trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holmes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holmes's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes wants to escape the position.
Barbosa throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barbosa is looking to control Holmes but Holmes is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Holmes won't enjoy being in this position. Barbosa looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Holmes is tapping - it's over boys! Barbosa picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Barbosa! |
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Event:
Highland 48
Date: May 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Holmes scores with a takedown into Serrano's guard.
Serrano has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serrano is keeping the position for now.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Serrano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Holmes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Serrano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holmes, into his guard. #REVR#
Serrano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a triangle but Serrano pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Holmes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Serrano stays in close to Holmes's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Serrano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Serrano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Serrano preventing the sweep.
Holmes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Holmes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serrano is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Holmes stands and throws Serrano's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Serrano has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Holmes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Serrano trying to remain calm as Holmes controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Holmes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Holmes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Holmes is trying to get an arm triangle but Serrano is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Holmes is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Serrano looks calm but he's in trouble here. Holmes gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Serrano is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Holmes lets go of the hold and Serrano 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). Hector Holmes! |
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Event:
Highland 38
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes tries for a takedown but Takamura circles away easily#TD2#
and Takamura counters with a shoot takedown. Holmes fights it but they end up in guard.
Holmes looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes, not yet.
Holmes is working hard here to advance position.
Takamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holmes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holmes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takamura's guard. #REVR#
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takamura is keeping the position for now.
Holmes wants to stand but Takamura is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Takamura is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Holmes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holmes has managed to get both his arms back between Takamura's legs - danger averted.
Takamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Holmes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Takamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Holmes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Takamura tries to roll over but Holmes keeps him under control.
Takamura is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Holmes wants to work for an arm triangle but Takamura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takamura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Holmes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Holmes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takamura defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Holmes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Holmes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takamura is just riding it out for now. Holmes eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Takamura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Holmes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB#
Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takamura sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Holmes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holmes.
Holmes trying to control from half guard but Takamura is working away. #SUB2#
Takamura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holmes pulls his head out easily.
Takamura is trying to maintain the position but Holmes is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takamura won't allow Holmes to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Takamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takamura wants to sweep but Holmes has passed to side control!#SUB#
Holmes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Takamura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Holmes's guard! Nice work there by Takamura!
Takamura content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holmes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takamura manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving.
Holmes postures up in Takamura's guard and throws a big left but Takamura blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hector Holmes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Holmes fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Takamura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Takamura is trying to control. Holmes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takamura is thwarting Holmes's attempts to control the position.
Holmes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takamura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takamura's back!
Holmes keeps control of the position as Takamura tries to break free.
Takamura trying to control but not successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura avoids the strikes from Holmes.
Hector Holmes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes gets his hands free as Takamura looks to control. #SUB#
Holmes looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Holmes seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Takamura's chin but Takamura turns very nicely into Holmes's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Takamura.
#T1#
Takamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takamura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takamura is one step ahead there.
Holmes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takamura's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Takamura has momentary wrist control but Holmes slips an elbow through the middle.#T2##SUB2#
Takamura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takamura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Takamura is keeping the position.#SUB#
Holmes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Takamura has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Holmes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Takamura.#SUB#
Holmes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes wants to control but Takamura is keeping him busy. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Takamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Holmes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Takamura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Holmes but great work by Takamura.
Holmes tries to bench press Takamura off him but Takamura keeps the position.
Holmes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Takamura off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Holmes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Takamura wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Takamura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Holmes's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Holmes is looking for the choke from the back position but Takamura is controlling his hands well.
Takamura looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Takamura is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Holmes off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
Takamura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Takamura wants to control but Holmes is having none of it.
Takamura is trying desperately to improve position.
Takamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holmes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takamura wants to hold on but Holmes pushes him away.#SUB#
Holmes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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!
Takamura tries to reverse the position but Holmes maintains control.#SUB#
Holmes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Holmes has hold of Takamura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Takamura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Holmes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Holmes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
so Takamura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Takamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takamura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Takamura from controlling successfully.
Holmes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Takamura is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Takamura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Takamura won't allow Holmes to sweep him here.
Holmes trying to control the position.
Takamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holmes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takamura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Takamura won't allow Holmes to sweep him here.
Holmes being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes dives in for a single leg takedown but Takamura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmes is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Takamura has clasped his hands together around Holmes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Takamura keeps moving and retains side control.
Takamura is staying tight to Holmes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Takamura wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
Holmes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3##SUB2#
Takamura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Holmes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Holmes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Takamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takamura desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Holmes is keen to just control but Takamura is a slippery customer.
Takamura is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Holmes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Holmes seems to be working for a kimura but Takamura defends the submission attempt.
Takamura controlling the position well.
Holmes wants to free his trapped foot but Takamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takamura is pressing down on Holmes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Takamura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Holmes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holmes has managed to get both his arms back between Takamura's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Takamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holmes 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Holmes! |
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Event:
Highland 34
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Markelic throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes's shoulder, as Holmes tries to avoid the shot.
Markelic misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Holmes counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Holmes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Markelic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmes on the ground.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markelic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes is looking to take a break and control but Markelic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Holmes has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Markelic is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Holmes yanks on the arm and Markelic is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Holmes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hector Holmes! |
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Event:
Highland 15
Date: Mar 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sakuraba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakuraba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakuraba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Sakuraba.
Holmes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holmes shoots in looking for a takedown. Sakuraba tries to sprawl out of it but Holmes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sakuraba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakuraba throws a jab when Holmes was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sakuraba is looking to counter punch.
Hayato Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Holmes.
A lazy left from Sakuraba finds it's target.#T1#
Sakuraba throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
Holmes slips a straight right by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Holmes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sakuraba!
Sakuraba controls the position for a moment.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sakuraba has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Holmes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sakuraba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba can't do much from the bottom here.
Holmes trying to control the position but Sakuraba is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Holmes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sakuraba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Holmes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holmes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba is looking to reverse the position.
Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.
Holmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sakuraba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sakuraba holding on.
Sakuraba struggling a bit here.#T3#
Sakuraba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba gets full guard.
Sakuraba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holmes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmes stops Sakuraba from standing up.
Sakuraba striking off his back but it's not causing Holmes any problems. #SUB#
Sakuraba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holmes preventing the sweep.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Holmes tries to pass. #SUB2#
Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Sakuraba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sakuraba manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmes on the ground.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sakuraba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holmes won't allow Sakuraba to sweep him here.
Holmes looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Holmes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Holmes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Sakuraba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Holmes drops his hands momentarily and Sakuraba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sakuraba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holmes.
Holmes blocks a jab.
A big right from Sakuraba misses.
Sakuraba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holmes.
A jab from Sakuraba misses.
Holmes moves away from the strike by Sakuraba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Sakuraba misses.
Sakuraba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakuraba misses with a hook.
Sakuraba scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Sakuraba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holmes's head.
A left lands for Sakuraba.
Holmes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hayato Sakuraba is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Sakuraba misses.
Sakuraba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba leaves Holmes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Sakuraba misses its intended target.
Holmes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hayato Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Holmes.
Sakuraba throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
Sakuraba lands a jab to the nose.
Holmes ducks right into an uppercut from Sakuraba. #TD2#
Holmes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Holmes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sakuraba, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Holmes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sakuraba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
What's Sakuraba going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Sakuraba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba is holding on to half guard well.
Sakuraba punching from the bottom.
Sakuraba looks like he's trying to stand up.
Holmes has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Sakuraba works to full guard. #T3#
Sakuraba looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Holmes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Holmes seems to be looking for submissions.
Sakuraba is pressing down on Holmes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmes stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
Holmes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Sakuraba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Holmes has gone for a leg lock! Sakuraba slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holmes's guard.#REVR#
Sakuraba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holmes wants to sweep here but Sakuraba controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Holmes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sakuraba lands a couple of elbows.
Sakuraba arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Holmes's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hayato Sakuraba! |
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Event:
Highland 6
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Holmes gets caught napping as Lubov dives in and scores a takedown. Holmes manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Lubov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Holmes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lubov is looking to defend but Holmes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lubov! Holmes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lubov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hector Holmes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Car with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Hector Holmes has been cut.#TD#
Holmes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Car is trying to defend but Holmes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Holmes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Car doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holmes. #SUB#
Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Car sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Holmes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Car is just riding it out for now. Holmes eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Holmes is trying to work for a kimura but Car is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes stops Car from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Car sees it coming and defends easily.
Car tries to kick Holmes off but Holmes 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.#T1##SUB#
Holmes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Holmes prevents Car from standing back up.
#ES2#
Car manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Holmes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Car tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Car.
Car works on Holmes's body with a couple of short punches.
Holmes tries for a takedown but Car manages to get underhooks.
Car digs a right hand underneath Holmes's ribcage. Holmes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Car is leaning against Holmes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Car works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Car working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Car lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Car lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Car.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Car lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Holmes is rocked!#T2#
Car swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Car fails to land.
Car misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Car working aggressively here.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Car misses with a punch on the inside.
Car throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
A head punch on the inside from Car fails to land.
Car misses with a short punch on the inside.
Car has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Car throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Car.
Holmes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Car fails to land.
Car misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Car misses with the head strike.
Car misses with a short punch on the inside.
Car misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Car fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
A head punch on the inside from Car fails to land.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Car throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Car throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Car has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Holmes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Car misses with the head strike.
Car has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Car throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Car.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Car misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Car fails to land.
Car misses with the head strike.
Holmes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Car misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Car throws a head punch that misses.
Car lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Car misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Car tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Car working aggressively here.
Holmes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Car pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Car fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Car swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Car swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Car misses with a hook from the clinch.
Car has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Car lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Car working aggressively here.
Car throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Car has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Car swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Car.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
A head punch on the inside from Car fails to land.
Holmes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Car working aggressively here.
Car swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Car working aggressively here.
Car throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.
Car misses with the head strike.
Car pushes Holmes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Car lands a nice uppercut.
Car prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Car gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holmes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Car gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Car cracks Holmes with a nice body shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Car lands an uppercut.
Holmes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Car fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Car drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Holmes right on the button. Holmes goes down! Car follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Car gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). New Car!
New Car decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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