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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Flo Holl (ranked 1018 p4p, 1666 weight class) and Davdio Branko (ranked 90 p4p, 133 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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145
23 - 18 - 2 |
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180 cm
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144
34 - 39 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Flo Holl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 39 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holl scoring well with a low kick there.
Branko clinches up against the cage.
Holl stops a takedown attempt from Branko.
Branko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Branko wants to take the fight to the mat but Holl manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Holl has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Holl digs a right hand underneath Branko's ribcage. Branko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Branko wants a takedown.
Flo Holl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davdio Branko.
Branko blocks an elbow strike.
Branko managing to block the knees to the body from Holl.
Holl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Branko.
Branko tries to pull guard but Holl holds him up against the cage and eventually Branko drops back down to his feet.
Holl lands a nice knee to the body.
Branko has hold of one of Holl's legs. Holl is fighting the takedown attempt but Branko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Holl wants to sweep but no luck.
Holl is adopting a defensive guard.
Branko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holl is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holl has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branko looking for a sweep. Not yet Branko, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Branko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holl manages to get himself to full guard.
Holl wants to sweep here but Branko controlling him for the moment.
Holl has his hands on Branko's head, controlling the position.
Holl is trying to keep Branko in close.
Branko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holl is keeping the position for now.
Branko is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko drops back looking for a leg! Holl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holl manages to kick Branko off! Branko jumps back into Holl's guard.
Branko looking to pass the guard.
Holl pulls Branko in close to his closed guard and prevents Branko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Holl trying to keep a closed guard but Branko is proving a slippery customer.
Branko wants to pass the guard but Holl is keeping the position.
Holl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko drops back looking for a leg! Holl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holl manages to kick Branko off! Branko jumps back into Holl's guard.
Branko forces his way into half guard.
Holl trying to control from the bottom.
Branko is looking for a kimura here.
Holl tries to roll over but Branko keeps him under control.
Holl is trying to stand back up but Branko is controlling him
Branko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holl defends it well.
Holl wants to control but Branko is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holl tries to roll over but Branko keeps him under control.
Holl wants to control but Branko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Branko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holl is just riding it out for now. Branko eventually gives up the hold.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Holl is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davdio Branko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Branko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Holl cracks Branko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Holl.
Holl takes the fight into the clinch.
Holl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Branko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holl misses with a knee strike.
Branko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holl pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good work by Branko as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Branko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holl looks to land a left hand but Branko moved out of range nicely.
Branko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holl swivels and escapes.
Flo Holl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davdio Branko.
Branko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko fails to land the takedown.
A low kick from Holl misses
and Branko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Branko.
Holl has his feet on Branko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Holl gets caught napping as Branko dives in and scores a takedown. Holl manages to retain guard.
Branko is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holl is controlling Branko's posture.
Branko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holl's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holl trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branko wants to pass to mount but Holl is defending the position.
Holl wants to improve his position but Branko is controlling well.
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Branko is looking for a kimura but Holl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branko to get the leverage.
Branko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holl trying to control here.
Branko is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Holl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holl wants to improve his position but Branko is controlling well.
Holl is working hard here to advance position.
Holl trying to control but Branko postures up.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holl has managed to free his arm - good work.
Branko is working for a kimura but Holl is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Branko is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holl wants to control but Branko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holl tries to get to full guard but Branko has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holl has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holl is doing well to control the position and prevent Branko from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flo Holl dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Branko dives in for a single leg takedown but Holl sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Holl lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holl closes the distance and clinches.
Branko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Holl regains guard.
Holl wants to get back to his feet but Branko passes into half guard.
Branko is working for a kimura but Holl is defending it quite comfortably.
Branko tries to pass to full mount but Holl defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl wants to improve his position but Branko is controlling well.
Holl is controlling Branko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Holl wants to improve his position but Branko is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Holl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davdio Branko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holl has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holl wants to control but Branko is keeping busy.
Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Holl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Branko is working for a kimura but Holl is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holl trying to control here.
Branko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holl is trying to get back to full guard.
Branko wants to free his trapped foot but Holl is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Branko is working for a submission of some sort.
Branko prevents Holl from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holl sees it coming and defends easily.
Holl regains full guard. Nicely done.
Branko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holl is keeping the position for now.
Holl seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Branko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Branko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holl pulls Branko in close to prevent any damage.
Branko passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holl wants to get back to full guard.
Holl gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holl holds on and takes a little breather.
Holl keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
Holl has his hands on Branko's head, controlling the position.
Branko is pushing down on Holl's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holl is fighting to maintain full guard but Branko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holl knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davdio Branko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Branko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davdio Branko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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