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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 44
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Hole shoots in but no luck this time.
Hole throws a chopping leg kick but McGee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hole misses with an uppercut.
Hole misses with a wild combination.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hole.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
Hole feinted with a counter takedown.
Hole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hole goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hole.
McGee wants to counter with a clinch but Hole pushes him away.
McGee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole throws a looping overhand right but McGee ducks down to avoid it.
McGee throws a big counter head kick but Hole avoids it with no problem.
Hole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lou Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hole throws out a loose jab but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Hole gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hole. #T1#
McGee wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
Hole throwing shots but McGee is blocking nicely.
Hole trying to pass the guard but McGee defending well.
Hole thows a huge punch but McGee dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
McGee is defending against the submission attempts here by Hole.
Nice strikes from Hole there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGee regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hole.
Hole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGee can't keep his opponent in guard - Hole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
McGee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hole drops an elbow to the side of McGee's head. #T3#
Hole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGee's head.
Hole is trying to control. McGee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Hole wants to work for an arm triangle but McGee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hole is looking for a kimura here.
Hole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
McGee is defending against the submission attempts here by Hole.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGee keeping hold of Hole's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Hole is looking for a kimura but McGee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hole to get the leverage.
Hole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGee taking some punishment here, with Hole in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee taking some punishment here, with Hole in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole winds up and cracks McGee with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Hole is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGee has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Hole dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McGee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hole connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGee's hands.
McGee staying out of range there.
Hole blocks a head kick by McGee.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hole.
Hole shoots for a takedown but McGee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A shot to the body from Hole misses
and McGee counters with a good low kick that Hole was not able to check.
Hole throws out a loose jab but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
Hole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGee avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole shoots for a takedown but McGee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGee wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Hole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGee tries to avoid it but Hole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGee to the ground. McGee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
McGee has Hole up against the cage in a clinch.
McGee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
McGee throws an elbow but it misses.
McGee is pushing Hole up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hole has a couple of punches blocked by McGee.
McGee lands a knee to the head.
McGee stops a takedown attempt from Hole.
Hole looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGee misses with a knee strike.
McGee tries to land knees in the clinch but Hole avoids the damage to the body.
McGee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
McGee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hole - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGee misses with a knee to the head.
Hole misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from McGee.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hole is trying to stall.
Hole misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Hole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hole is trying to break the clinch but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
Hole wants to take the fight to the mat but McGee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McGee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hole is trying to break the clinch but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
McGee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hole's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lou Hole has been cut.
Hole takes an elbow to the temple.
Hole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clarence McGee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGee lands an elbow that stopped Hole in his tracks for a moment.
McGee working Hole over with knees to the body.
McGee lands an elbow just above Hole 's eye.
McGee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hole's defenses.
Hole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGee crunches a lovely knee into Hole's ribcage.
Hole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hole working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by McGee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hole is looking to break free of the clinch but McGee has double underhooks.
Hole tries for a takedown but McGee manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGee scores a nice knee to the body.
Hole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGee with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lou Hole's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hole tries to land a body kick
and McGee counters with a straight right hand.
Hole throws a looping overhand right but McGee ducks down to avoid it.
Hole shoots for a takedown but McGee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGee throws a chopping leg kick but Hole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hole takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hole darts in looking for a takedown but McGee gets double underhooks and turns Hole into the cage.
Hole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGee.
Hole checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Hole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGee throws the kick towards the body but Hole avoids it.
Hole feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Hole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee lands a front kick.#T1#
Hole blocks the body kick.
Hole staying out of range there.
Clarence McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee scores with a spinning back kick!
Hole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hole's head.#CL2#
McGee has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Hole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGee.
McGee wants to clinch up but Hole keeps it at a distance.
McGee slips a jab from Hole.
McGee scores with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Hole.
Hole shoots for a double leg takedown but McGee sprawls well. He's pushed Hole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee misses with a looping left.#T2#
McGee scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick from McGee lands but Hole takes it in his stride. #ROC2#
Hole is rocked!
McGee lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Hole head around and knocks him out cold! McGee hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clarence McGee!
Clarence McGee 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.
Lou Hole was interviewed post fight and said 'What can I say you got me man'.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 41
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Xenophobus avoids the body shot from Hole.
Xenophobus connects with a right hand. Hole shakes it off.
Xenophobus misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Hole misses.
Hole connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xenophobus's hands.
Xenophobus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick by Hole misses
and Xenophobus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Xenophobus finds it's target.#TD#
Hole closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hole is nestled in close to Xenophobus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hole is trying to control the action in half guard but Xenophobus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Hole is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hole wants to work for an arm triangle but Xenophobus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Xenophobus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xenophobus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hole lands a couple of elbows.
Hole is in close to Xenophobus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Xenophobus working for a triangle but Hole defends it easily.
Hole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hole keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xenophobus's head.
Xenophobus controlling the position.#T2#
Hole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xenophobus controlling Hole's posture.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Xenophobus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hole.
Hole definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xenophobus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xenophobus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xenophobus can't keep his opponent in guard - Hole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hole has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hole thowing shots but they're missing. #T3##SUB#
Hole is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Xenophobus has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Hole landing strikes, looking to finish!
Xenophobus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hole with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Hole is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Xenophobus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Xenophobus shrugs it off.
Xenophobus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Hole working Xenophobus over with strikes here.
Hole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Xenophobus tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Hole connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Xenophobus regains half guard.
Hole is looking to advance position but Xenophobus won't allow it. #SU#
Hole stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hole just misses with a punch to the body.
Hole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xenophobus throws a nice looking combination but Hole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lou Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus lands a jab to the nose.
Hole looks to land a combination but Xenophobus avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Hole dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Xenophobus lands a jab-cross combination.
Hole on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hole slips under a jab from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus swings for the body but Hole moves out of range.
Hole throwing a counter right hand but Xenophobus manages to avoid it.
Hole dives in for a single leg takedown but Xenophobus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Xenophobus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hole defending well as Xenophobus loads up on a big left hand.
Hole dives in for a single leg takedown but Xenophobus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Xenophobus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hole.
Xenophobus misses with a right hand
and Hole counters with a nice uppercut.
Hole misses with a double jab
and Xenophobus counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Xenophobus.
Xenophobus throws a body punch but Hole moves out of range.
Ulysseus Xenophobus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xenophobus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xenophobus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Xenophobus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Hole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Xenophobus throws a hook but Hole blocks it.
Donk. Xenophobus catches Hole right on the button with a cross.
Hole dives in and grabs Xenophobus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xenophobus pushes down on Hole's head and hops out.
Xenophobus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Xenophobus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hole.
A jab from Xenophobus does it's job there.
Xenophobus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Xenophobus lands with an overhand left.
Xenophobus scores with a body shot.
Hole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xenophobus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xenophobus throws a body shot but no joy.
Hole shoots for a double leg takedown but Xenophobus sprawls well. He's pushed Hole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xenophobus dips to his left and cracks Hole with an uppercut!
Xenophobus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hole's head backwards.
Xenophobus misses with a right hand
enabling Hole to counter with a crisp jab.
Hole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xenophobus. Xenophobus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hole defending well as Xenophobus loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Hole. Those never looked like landing.
Hole takes a jab right on the kisser.
Xenophobus connects with a right hand. Hole shakes it off.
Hole misses with a wild combination.
Hole walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hole tries to bum rush Xenophobus with a series of wild strikes but Xenophobus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xenophobus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hole looks to land a right hand but Xenophobus moved out of range.
Hole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xenophobus.
Xenophobus throws a hook but Hole avoids it easily.
Xenophobus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Hole misses the target.
Hole missing with a left hand there. Xenophobus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xenophobus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xenophobus scores with a hook.
Xenophobus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Hole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hole gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xenophobus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xenophobus throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Hole's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Xenophobus dives in looking to finish as Hole flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Xenophobus's strikes! Xenophobus is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Hole's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Hole was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysseus Xenophobus!
The defeated Lou Hole had this to say: 'What can I say you got me man'.
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Event:
PFC 36: Castelmore vs. Ragnar
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Hole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hole throws a head kick that misses.
Hole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Hole defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bates.
Hole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bates.
Hole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Hole. That snapped Bates's head back.
Hole takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hole throws a shot to the body.
Hole misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely.
Bates dives in for a single leg takedown but Hole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hole lands with a cross. #TD#
Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bates showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hole looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bates 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.
#SUB2#
Hole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bates pulls his head out easily.
Bates moves into full mount! Hole won't be happy about that!
Hole stops Bates from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole is looking to improve his position but Bates isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Bates trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bates is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bates seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hole tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.
Hole flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole wants to control but Bates is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Hole wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hole tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bates has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Bates wants to finish this one by submission but Hole is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bates.
Bates wants to take Hole's back here but Hole is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hole working to try and regain half guard.
Hole keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Bates controlling from the full mount.
Hole working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Bates jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hole manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bates wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Bates goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hole has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bates but great work by Hole.
Bates on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hole is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bates is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hole's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Hole dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hole throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
Bates slips a jab from Hole.
Bates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bates is out of range and Hole settles back down.
Hole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bates. #ES2#
Hole throws Bates to one side and escapes!
Hole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bates.
Lou Hole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Hole misses.
Bates's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hole under the eye.
Hole throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Hole misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from Hole.
Bates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hole counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Bates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hole.
Hole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bates.
Hole loads up on a big right hand but Bates slips the punch.
Bates shoots in and drives through. Hole sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hole missing with a left hand there. Bates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bates swings for the body but Hole moves out of range.
Bates takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Bates.
Bates throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hole's waist but Hole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bates off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Bates.
Bates takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Hole.
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Hole is just out of range.
Hole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into Hole's guard.
Hole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!#SUB2#
Hole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bates is aware though and is defending well.
Hole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2##SUB2#
Hole working for a triangle but Bates defends it easily.
Bates trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Luigi Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hole throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bates uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
You can see the frustration on Hole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bates trying to control the position but Hole is working away. #SUB#
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Hole is defending well.
Bates wants to control for a moment but Hole uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Hole is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hole is not content to let Bates control the position.
Hole is pressing down on Bates's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bates drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bates jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bates wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bates defends well.#SUB2#
Hole has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bates 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 Hole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Hole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bates closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bates slips under a jab.
Hole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Bates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bates slips under a jab.#TD#
Hole gets caught napping as Bates dives in and scores a takedown. Hole manages to retain guard.
Bates works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hole tries to get to full guard but Bates has control of the leg.
Bates trying to control from half guard but Hole is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole is trying to maintain the position but Bates is very close to passing his half guard.
Bates seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hole is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Bates is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bates.
Bates controlling the pace.
Hole is refusing to be controlled, as Bates sits in half guard.
Bates prevents Hole from standing back up.
#SUB#
Bates is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bates is trying to control the action in half guard but Hole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hole is trying to escape back to his feet but Bates uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hole gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hole controlling the position well. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hole moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Hole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Hole is looking to sweep but instead, Bates has passed into half guard.
Bates trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hole is defending against the submission attempts here by Bates.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bates is working away from the top position though.
Lou Hole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bates's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bates's back!
Bates is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luigi Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bates just trying to survive but Hole is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hole is hanging on to Bates's back as he tries to escape.
Hole scores with strikes from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Hole.
I've got Hole winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Hole!
Lou Hole got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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