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Event:
AFC #28
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dalrymple is looking for the big counter here.
Holmes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dalrymple takes a step back to recover.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dalrymple manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dalrymple circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Dalrymple closes the distance and clinches.
Dalrymple prevents a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dalrymple prevents a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dalrymple.
Holmes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dalrymple smiles and moves away.
Teddy Dalrymple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes blocks a low kick nicely.
Dalrymple wants to slow Holmes down by chopping away at his legs.
Holmes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Holmes moves into range and clinches up with Dalrymple.
Holmes lands an elbow that stopped Dalrymple in his tracks for a moment.
Dalrymple lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Dalrymple manages to break the clinch.
Dalrymple shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Holmes misses the jab.
Holmes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dalrymple misses with the combination.
As Dalrymple tries to get set, Holmes tries to push him back and clinch up but Dalrymple manages to avoid the attempt.
Holmes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holmes on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Tristan Holmes has been cut.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Dalrymple throws a good cross that connects.
Dalrymple moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dalrymple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dalrymple displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalrymple connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dalrymple throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalrymple feints a jab promting Holmes to slip. Dalrymple then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holmes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#Tristan Holmes's cut is getting worse.
Dalrymple scores with a hook to the body. Holmes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2##CL2#
Dalrymple clinches.
Dalrymple lands with a short shot to the head.
Dalrymple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Dalrymple jumps into guard, dragging Holmes to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalrymple is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Holmes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dalrymple looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dalrymple looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dalrymple! #REVB#
Dalrymple controlling the position.
Holmes struggling a bit here.
Holmes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmes tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Holmes tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dalrymple easily slips into full mount!
Holmes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalrymple pulls his head out easily.
Holmes trying to control here.
Dalrymple slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Dalrymple 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.
Holmes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tappelukerho, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Dalrymple decides to return to a standing position.
Dalrymple lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holmes's sensitive parts.
Holmes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Dalrymple appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Dalrymple clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Dalrymple dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tristan Holmes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Dalrymple has managed to clinch.
Dalrymple presses Holmes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dalrymple utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dalrymple is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holmes is defending well for now.
Dalrymple is working Holmes over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dalrymple obliges.
Holmes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dalrymple lands a body punch.
Dalrymple crunches a lovely knee into Holmes's ribcage.
Dalrymple tries a knee to the head but Holmes blocks it.
Dalrymple unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hook to the body lands for Dalrymple.
Dalrymple has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Dalrymple breaks from the clinch.
Holmes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalrymple lands a slapping body shot.
Dalrymple looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holmes takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Dalrymple lands a jab to the head.
Dalrymple lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dalrymple with a nice cross.
Dalrymple digs a good hook to Holmes's body.
Teddy Dalrymple seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dalrymple swinging wildly here.
Holmes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#Tristan Holmes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dalrymple smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD2#
Dalrymple drops Holmes with a beautiful combination! Holmes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dalrymple is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Dalrymple has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dalrymple working Holmes over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Dalrymple manages to break the clinch.
Dalrymple throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease. #KD2#
Dalrymple lands a left and a right that send Holmes crashing to the mat, dazed. Dalrymple thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Holmes is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Tristan Holmes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T2##CL2#
Dalrymple clinches up with Holmes and pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dalrymple walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dalrymple connects with a looping right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tristan Holmes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Teddy Dalrymple! |
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Event:
AFC #23
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Holmes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holmes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Axelsen's head backwards.
Nice body kick from Holmes.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Axelsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holmes misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Tristan Holmes has been cut.
Holmes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Axelsen gets tackled into the cage by Holmes. Holmes maintains the clinch.
Holmes tries to pull guard but Axelsen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holmes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Axelsen is trying to break the clinch but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Axelsen.
Holmes lands an elbow just above Axelsen 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Holmes.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Axelsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Axelsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axelsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Axelsen on the inside.
Axelsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holmes scores with a hook to the body.
Holmes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holmes misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Axelsen's defenses.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Holmes working aggressively here.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Axelsen.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Axelsen is trying to push Holmes away but Holmes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Axelsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsen tries to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling the position.
Axelsen wants to break free but Holmes has control.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Axelsen is trying to break free.
Holmes tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsen is working Holmes over against the cage.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Axelsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Axelsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes fails to pull guard.
Axelsen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Axelsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Axelsen.
Axelsen gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Axelsen lands with a right to the head.
Axelsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Axelsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Axelsen is working Holmes over against the cage.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
A hook to the body from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Axelsen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Axelsen.
Axelsen scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Axelsen.
Axelsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Axelsen lands a body shot.
Axelsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axelsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holmess head.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Axelsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Holmes has double underhooks.
Axelsen tries to break free but Holmes pushes him back against the cage.
Axelsen is trying to push Holmes away but Holmes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Axelsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axelsen digs a right hand into Holmes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holmes's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsen digs a right hand underneath Holmes's ribcage. Holmes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axelsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Holmes takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Axelsen as the two fighters clinch.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Axelsen is leaning against Holmes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Axelsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Axelsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Axelsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Axelsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Axelsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Holmes is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Tristan Holmes's cut even more.
Axelsen presses Holmes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Axelsen tries to break free but Holmes pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but Axelsen has him pressed against the cage.
Loke Axelsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Holmes.
Axelsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Axelsen cracks Holmes with a nice body shot.
Axelsen pushes Holmes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Axelsen blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A body shot lands from Axelsen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelsen tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Axelsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
Axelsen misses with a body punch.
Axelsen can't break the clinch.
Axelsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loke Axelsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tristan Holmes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Holmes throws a body kick that misses
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Axelsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left and a right from Holmes both land. Nice combination.
Holmes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axelsen.
Tristan Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Axelsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Holmes counters by moving into the clinch.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Holmes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Axelsen smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Holmes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Axelsen.
Holmes is breathing heavily.#KD#
Axelsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Holmes sprawling to the canvas! Holmes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Axelsen finish him?!
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsen finish him?
Holmes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Axelsen's head backwards.
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses.
Axelsen moves away from the strike by Holmes.
Holmes scores with a jab. Axelsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes punishes Axelsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Axelsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Axelsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2##CL2#
Holmes instigates a clinch.
Holmes lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Loke Axelsen has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Axelsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Axelsen lands a left hand.
#CUT#The cut above Tristan Holmes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
Axelsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Axelsen works on Holmes's body with a couple of short punches.
Axelsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Axelsen.
Axelsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Axelsen lands with a right to the head.
Axelsen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#Tristan Holmes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#KD#
Axelsen drops Holmes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Holmes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Axelsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axelsen pushes Holmes against the cage. Axelsen is working some dirty boxing. Axelsen pushes off with a quick right hook! Holmes goes down! Holmes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Axelsen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
Loke Axelsen took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
AFC #17
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Yaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Tristan Holmes has been cut.
Yaga scores with the left hand. Holmes knows he should have avoided that one.
Yaga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Yaga circles away.
Holmes slips under a jab from Yaga.
Yaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yaga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmes.
Holmes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yaga.
Holmes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#That has opened up Tristan Holmes's cut even more.
Holmes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yaga misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yaga misses with a hook. Holmes ducked under it nicely.
Yaga throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes's shoulder, as Holmes tries to avoid the shot.
Yaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaga.
Yaga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#KD#
Yaga drops Holmes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Holmes looks back up at him and smiles so Yaga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Holmes feints and then cracks Yaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yaga down.
Holmes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaga.
Baba Yaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Yaga throws a hook but Holmes blocks it.
Yaga with a nice cross.#CUT#The cut above Tristan Holmes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL2#
Holmes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Yaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holmess head.
Yaga working aggressively here.
Holmes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holmes throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaga.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Yaga avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
Yaga avoids the elbow strike from Holmes, against the cage.
Yaga blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Yaga.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holmes throws an elbow but misses.
Yaga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holmes pushes off an throws an elbow but Yaga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holmes throws an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Holmes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holmes working aggressively here.
Yaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Yaga lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Holmes.
Holmes tries a body shot but Yaga blocks it.
#T2#
Holmes can't find room to land a body shot as Yaga controls the action.
Nice body punch from Yaga.
Yaga lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#Tristan Holmes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes pushes off an throws an elbow but Yaga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good body shot from Yaga.
Holmes looks winded!
Yaga lands a left hand.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaga's elbow.
A short uppercut from Yaga.
Yaga scores with a hook to the body.
Yaga pushes Holmes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tristan Holmes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Baba Yaga!
A relieved looking Baba Yaga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Ajax Friday Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Holmes throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Holmes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holmes.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
As Holmes tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Holmes manages to avoid the attempt.
That kick from Holmes tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones. #CUT#It looks like Tristan Holmes has been cut.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Holmes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow just above Holmes 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is working for takedown but Holmes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Holmes blocks an elbow strike.
Holmes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holmes is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holmes lands an elbow inside.
Holmes struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holmes looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Holmes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones has Holmes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holmes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Holmes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Jones decides to pull guard.
Holmes tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holmes is aware though and is defending well.
Holmes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Jones trying to control the position.
Holmes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones controls Holmes momentarily but Holmes frees himself. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Holmes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holmes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Holmes defends easily.
#T3#
Holmes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Holmes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jones advances to half guard.
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Holmes is looking to improve his position.
Holmes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holmes tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holmes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holmes can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Jones stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Holmes has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment. #TD#
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tristan Holmes's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Holmes pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holmes can pounce on him.
Holmes lands a jab.
Holmes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holmes lands a high kick!
Holmes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holmes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Holmes blocks a jab.#T1#
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holmes as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Tristan Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Holmes throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmes lands a jab to the head.
Jones looks for a takedown but Holmes sprawls well.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holmes! But no joy.
Holmes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Holmes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holmes scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Holmes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holmes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Jones is looking to counter with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holmes lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Holmes lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Holmes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones tries to pull guard but Holmes won't allow it.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmes lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Holmes lands a nice elbow.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holmes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes.
#T3#
Holmes lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Holmes.
Tristan Holmes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holmes lands an elbow inside.
Holmes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Holmes.
Holmes lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Holmes lands a nice elbow.
Holmes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hand to the body from Holmes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Holmes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holmes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Holmes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmes creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Jones! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Holmes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Holmes!
Tristan Holmes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
AFC #9
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Holmes wants to clinch but Farquharson slips to the side#TD#
and Farquharson counters with a takedown into side control.
Farquharson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farquharson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farquharson landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson moves into full mount!
Farquharson unloading with bombs!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holmes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Farquharson lands a big shot there that rocks Holmes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#CUT#It looks like Tristan Holmes has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farquharson trying to control but Holmes is having none of it.
Holmes taking shots to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Tristan Holmes's cut even more.
Farquharson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#Holmes is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Tristan Holmes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tristan Holmes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Malcolm Farquharson! |
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Event:
AFC #5
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Holmes moves into range and clinches up with Matsuhara.
Matsuhara takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Asuki Matsuhara has been cut.
Holmes lands an elbow inside that Matsuhara shrugs off.
Matsuhara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holmes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Holmes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holmes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes.
A body shot lands from Holmes.
Matsuhara looks winded!
Matsuhara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Holmes digs a right hand underneath Matsuhara's ribcage. Matsuhara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Holmes.
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!
Holmes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matsuhara's defenses.
Holmes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holmes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holmes lands an elbow inside.
Holmes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matsuhara's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Asuki Matsuhara's cut even more.
Holmes works on Matsuhara's body with a couple of short punches.
Holmes lands an elbow just above Matsuhara 's eye. #ROC#Matsuhara is rocked!#T1#
Holmes lands an elbow inside.
Matsuhara is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Holmes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes.
Holmes creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Matsuhara! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Holmes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Holmes!
A very excited looking Tristan Holmes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Kenny throws a right hand that Holmes ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmes also avoids with ease.
Kenny takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kenny dives in for a single leg takedown but Holmes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Holmes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holmes lands a nice elbow.
Kenny takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Ken Kenny has been cut.
Holmes lands a left hand.
#ROC2#Kenny is rocked!
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes lands an elbow just above Kenny 's eye.
Oh Kenny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Holmes.
Kenny seems to have got his legs back now.
Kenny is working for takedown but Holmes is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holmes defends well and Kenny ends up having to push Holmes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Kenny . That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holmes. #T1#
Holmes lands a damaging elbow.
Holmes lands a damaging elbow.
Holmes lands a nice uppercut.
Holmes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes connects with a looping right hand.
Holmes stuffs the takedown attempt from Kenny . Kenny gets slowly back to his feet.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Kenny moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Holmes. Those never looked like landing.
Holmes slaps away a takedown attempt from Kenny , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holmes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenny is breathing heavily.
Holmes throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Holmes has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes lands an elbow that stopped Kenny in his tracks for a moment.
Holmes lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Kenny takes an elbow to the forehead.
Holmes lands a nice uppercut.
Holmes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenny backwards. #KD2#
Holmes lands a vicious elbow to the side of Kenny 's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Holmes tries to finish him with strikes but Kenny still seems able to defend himself so Holmes steps back and lets Kenny get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Kenny misses with a takedown attempt - Holmes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kenny gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Holmes gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kenny is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Holmes!
In his post fight interview, Tristan Holmes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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