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Event:
Highland 84
Date: Jul 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Manlet Killer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes.
Holmes cracks Manlet Killer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holmes missing with a left hand there. Manlet Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Manlet Killer moves into the clinch.
A short right from Manlet Killer on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Hans Holmes has been cut.
Manlet Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Manlet Killer pushes Holmes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes tries to break free but Manlet Killer pushes him back against the cage.
Manlet Killer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holmes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manlet Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Manlet Killer is controlling him.
The referee calls for Manlet Killer to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manlet Killer cracks Holmes with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manlet Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Holmes tries to break free but Manlet Killer pushes him back against the cage.
Manlet Killer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manlet Killer misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Manlet Killer lands a shoulder strike.
Manlet Killer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Manlet Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes letting Manlet Killer take a breather here.
Manlet Killer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manlet Killer misses with some punches.
Manlet Killer is leaning against Holmes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmes looks winded!
Manlet Killer tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Manlet Killer back against the cage.
Manlet Killer pushes Holmes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Manlet Killer is working Holmes over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manlet Killer.
Manlet Killer lands a body punch.
Manlet Killer lands a shoulder strike.
Manlet Killer tries to work over Holmes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manlet Killer.
Manlet Killer lands with a right to the head.
Manlet Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manlet Killer lands a body punch.
Manlet Killer presses Holmes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manlet Killer pushes Holmes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manlet Killer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manlet Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manlet Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Manlet Killer to work.
Manlet Killer scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Holmes is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Manlet Killer fails to land.
Manlet Killer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Manlet Killer.
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Manlet Killer finish him?
Manlet Killer lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Holmes to his knees! Manlet Killer keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Hero Manlet Killer! |
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Event:
Highland 75
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Pjetlic closes the distance and clinches.
Pjetlic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pjetlic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pjetlic has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes can't break the clinch.
Holmes is trying to break free.
Pjetlic lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pjetlic. #BC#
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pjetlic looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Pjetlic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hans Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes lands with a shot to the body.
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Pjetlic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pjetlic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pjetlic, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Pjetlic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Pjetlic is controlling him.
Pjetlic keeps control of Holmes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pjetlic tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pjetlic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pjetlic digs a right hand underneath Holmes's ribcage. Holmes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pjetlic works on Holmes's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Pjetlic pushes Holmes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pjetlic lands a right hand.
Holmes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pjetlic misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch but Pjetlic keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Holmes breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Pjetlic.#CUT2#It looks like Hans Holmes has been cut.
Pjetlic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holmes in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Holmes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes misses with a lunging right hand
and Pjetlic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Pjetlic with a jab.
Holmes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pjetlic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pjetlic drops Holmes with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Holmes! Pjetlic dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maro Pjetlic!
An out of breath Maro Pjetlic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 70
Date: Jun 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Franklyn 's shoulder, as Franklyn tries to avoid the shot.
Franklyn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklyn .
Franklyn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franklyn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Holmes manages to circle out of the way.
Holmes lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Holmes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Franklyn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#KD2#
Holmes lands a big right hand that sends Franklyn crashing to the mat! Holmes stays standing though and waves Franklyn back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Wilson Franklyn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Franklyn counters with a quick kick to the body but Holmes blocks it.
A big left from Holmes misses.
No luck for Franklyn with that takedown attempt.
Franklyn moves out of range as Holmes strikes.
Holmes throws a head kick but Franklyn moves out of range.
Holmes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Franklyn avoids a kick to the body.
Holmes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Hans Holmes has been cut.
Holmes misses with a body kick. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Holmes has knocked Franklyn down with a huge combo! Holmes steps away and waves a wobbly Franklyn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Franklyn is rocked!#T1#
Holmes knocks out Franklyn with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Holmes before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Holmes picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Holmes!
Hans Holmes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Highland 52
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes misses the jab.
Martin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holmes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Martin blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Holmes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Holmes misses the jab.
Holmes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Martin.
Martin lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Hans Holmes has been cut.
Martin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Holmes tries to score with a low kick but Martin moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters circling a little - Martin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Martin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Martin.
Martin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Holmes takes a step back to recover.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Holmes tries to land a front kick but Martin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martin thuds his shin into the meat of Holmes's side.
Martin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holmes. That did some damage!
Holmes fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holmes is breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Martin.
Martin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Martin throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holmes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Martin scores with a leg kick.
Martin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Martin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Martin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin slips a jab from Holmes.
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
#KD2#
Martin lands a big head kick that sends Holmes tumbling to the mat! Martin takes a step backwards and waves Holmes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Holmes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin feints a jab and as Holmes dips his head, Martin unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Holmes right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Holmes falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Martin smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sean Martin! |
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Event:
Highland 39
Date: May 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Diesel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Hans Holmes has been cut.
Diesel slips under a jab from Holmes.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmes's efforts to push away.
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes is looking to break free of the clinch but Diesel has double underhooks.
Holmes is trying to break free.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holmes can't break the clinch.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Diesel lands a body punch.
Holmes looks winded!
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holmes takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel works on Holmes's body with a couple of short punches.
Diesel creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Holmes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Holmes drops to his knees and Diesel pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlunckr Diesel!
During a confident post fight interview, Schlunckr Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 29
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Holmes misses with a right hand
and Hickock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Hans Holmes has been cut.
Holmes connects with a single shot there.
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Hickock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD#
Holmes sends Hickock crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Holmes is motioning to the referee to let Hickock up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hickock is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dick Hickock has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holmes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hickock is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Holmes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hickock.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
Holmes throws a head kick but Hickock moves out of range.
Hickock blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Hickock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hickock seems to have recovered his senses.
Holmes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hickock counters with a right hand to the body.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Hickock moved out of range.
Hickock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hickock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holmes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holmes slips under a jab.
Holmes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hickock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holmes scrambles back to his feet.
Hans Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Hickock moves out of range easily.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses
and Hickock counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Holmes swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Hickock counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Hickock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmes.
Hickock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holmes.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Holmes.
Hickock throws a looping overhand right but Holmes ducks down to avoid it.
Holmes misses with a hook.
Hickock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holmes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Holmes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hickock on the side of the head.
Hickock stuns Holmes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Holmes walks into a stiff left hand from Hickock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hickock counter with a right hand.
Holmes misses with a right hand
and Hickock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Holmes is rocked!#CUT2#Hans Holmes's cut is getting worse.
Holmes is holding his hands too far apart here. Hickock throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Holmes is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Hickock! |
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Event:
Highland 19
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Dick counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dick.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes blocks a body shot from Dick.
Dick lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dick.
Dick tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Dick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
Dick lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dick.
Holmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes.
Dick lands a body shot.
Dick stalling the fight.
Dick taking a breather.
Dick pushes Holmes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dick cracks Holmes with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Dick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dick lands a left hand.
Dick lands a left hand.
#T1#
A short left from Dick.
Dick is leaning against Holmes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dick.
Nice body punch from Dick - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
Dick is working Holmes over against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
Dick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Come on Dick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Dick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holmes wants to break free but Dick has control.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Dick. #T2#
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
Dick lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Hans Holmes has been cut.
Nice body punch from Dick - that landed with a thud.
Dick is working Holmes over against the cage.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
Dick cracks Holmes with a nice body shot.
Dick is stalling here.
Dick is leaning against Holmes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dick is pushing Holmes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dick works on Holmes's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Dick.
Nice body punch from Dick.
Dick lands a body shot.
Dick digs a right hand underneath Holmes's ribcage. Holmes let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Dick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dick.
Dick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dick misses with a punch to the body.
Dick pushes Holmes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dick tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Dick unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Holmes! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dick is unloading with more strikes now! Holmes drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Needle Dick!
Needle Dick is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Needle Dick was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Highland 10
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Kerr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kerr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kerr needs to keep his hands up - Holmes had a free shot at his head there.
Holmes connects with a jab.
Marko Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kerr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kerr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holmes.
Holmes drops Kerr with a huge uppercut! Kerr drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Holmes is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Holmes! |
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Event:
Highland 3
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Holmes scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Jani Honkanen has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Holmes there.
Holmes works Honkanen's body with a nice hook.
Holmes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holmes closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Honkanen! Holmes dives in looking to finish! Honkanen is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Holmes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Seech tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holmes defends well and Seech ends up having to push Holmes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Seech shoots in and drives through. Holmes sprawls well.#TD2#
Seech gets the takedown into side control.
Holmes throws Seech to one side and escapes!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Seech has eaten all the pies!
Good shot there by Holmes.#CUT#It looks like Starr Seech has been cut.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Seech.
Holmes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seech scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Holmes is looking for a way out.
Good control from Seech.
Holmes covers up after that shot from Seech.
#ES#
Holmes is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #T1#
Holmes drops Seech with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Seech! Holmes dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Holmes! |
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