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Event:
DFC 5: Pauletty vs. Adams
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1# Holtan looks to land a combination but Mac avoids it well. Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Holtan shoots in and drives through. Mac sprawls well. Mac throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Holtan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holtan. Holtan's coach down at Wolves Den $200 Elite Circuits was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Holtan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Mac wants to get back to striking at distance but Holtan won't allow it.
Holtan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A frustrated look appears on Mac's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Mac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holtan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mac is able to avoid easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mac misses with a two punch combination.
Holtan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mac lands a head kick. Holtan smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1# Holtan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac defends it nicely. Holtan fails with a takedown attempt. Mac throws a big counter combination but Holtan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Holtan. Holtan throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range. Holtan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac as he jumps to the side. Holtan fails with a takedown attempt. Mac really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mac works over Holtan's head and body with a nice combination.#T2# No joy there for Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holtan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mac circles away.
Holtan looks to clinch and Mac counters with a two punch combo. Mac tries to bum rush Holtan with a series of wild strikes but Holtan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# Holtan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mac, pushing him back against the cage. Mac avoiding damage as Holtan throws knees to the body.
#BC# Mac breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Holtan moves into the clinch.#BC# Mac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. David Holtan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Mac stuffs the takedown. Holtan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac's waist but Mac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holtan off to one side. Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2# Holtan has managed to clinch.
Holtan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac's elbow. #BC# Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mystic Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Holtan throws a leg kick and Mac counters with a two punch combo. Holtan dives in and grabs Mac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac pushes down on Holtan's head and hops out. Mac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holtan.#CL2# Holtan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Holtan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Holtan looks winded!#T4# Holtan keeps control of Mac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Mac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Mac breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac avoids the head kick by Holtan.
Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Holtan dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Mac misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Holtan darts in and clinches Mac up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Mac dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Holtan closes the distance and clinches. Holtan can't get the takedown.
Holtan has Mac pushed against the cage.#BC2# Holtan manages to break the clinch.
Mac wants to clinch up but Holtan keeps it at a distance. Holtan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Mac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holtan can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mac looks to land a combination but Holtan avoids it well. Holtan throws a lazy head kick and Mac counters with a series of strikes. Holtan will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2# Mac gets tackled into the cage by Holtan. Holtan maintains the clinch. Holtan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1##BC# Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Holtan fails in his attempt to clinch. Holtan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mac circles away. Holtan throws a body kick that misses. It looked like Mac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Mac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holtan. Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Holtan. Mac throws a right and a left that both miss. A combination from Mac does no damage. Holtan looks for a takedown but Mac sprawls well. Holtan is breathing heavily.#T2# Holtan tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily and Mac counters with a left and a right that stings Holtan. Mac throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Mac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Holtan tries to counter it with a takedown but Mac pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL# Mac forces Holtan back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Mac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holtan throws a head kick that misses and Mac counters with a one-two to the body. 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! Mac misses with the combination.
#T3# Mac throws a nice looking combination but Holtan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Holtan throws a right hand that Mac ducks under and follows up with a left that Mac also avoids with ease. It looked like Mac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Holtan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holtan doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mac counters with a one-two to the body. Holtan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac is looking for a counter combo. Mac looks to land a combination. Holtan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Mystic Mac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4# Holtan throws a combination that misses and Mac counters with a one-two to the body. Mac throws a series of punches but Holtan avoids them all with ease. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Holtan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Holtan missing with knees to the body.
Holtan misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Holtan moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Mac dominated that second round. That's time! Mac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Mac throws a nice looking combination but Holtan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# Holtan moves into range and clinches up with Mac. Mac tries to break the clinch but Holtan is controlling the position. Mac is trying to break the clinch but Holtan has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Mac breaks the clinch.
Holtan misses with a head kick.
Holtan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holtan fails in his attempt to clinch. Holtan tries to clinch but Mac moves out of range. Holtan tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily and Mac counters with a two punch combo. Mystic Mac is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Holtan tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily and Mac counters with a left and a right that stings Holtan. Holtan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Holtan. Holtan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Holtan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mac throws a big counter combination but Holtan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL# Mac forces Holtan back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A head kick by Holtan misses and Mac counters with a three punch combo that has Holtan backing up. Holtan nods at Mac to acknowledge the strikes. Mac misses with the combination.
And Holtan tries to counter it with a takedown but Mac pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2# Holtan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holtan darts in looking for a takedown but Mac gets double underhooks and turns Holtan into the cage. Mac misses with a wild combination.
Mac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Holtan looks to move away, Mac throws a big counter combo but Holtan just gets out of the way. Holtan looks to land a body kick but Mac moved away. Mac misses with a double jab.
And Holtan tries to counter it with a takedown but Mac pushes his down on his head and steps out. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Holtan doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3# A combination from Mac does no damage. Holtan moves to clinch but Mac breaks away and Mac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Holtan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mac is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Holtan. Holtan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac. Holtan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mac. Mac throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holtan. Good work by Mac as he checks the leg kick. Mac pushes Holtan away with a front kick. Holtan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Holtan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mac.
#T4# Holtan shoots in but Mac avoids the takedown attempt easily. It looked like Mac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Holtan tries to clinch but fails miserably and Mac counters with a one-two to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mac - that will leave a mark!
Mac pushes Holtan away with a front kick. Mac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mac throws a series of punches but Holtan avoids them all with ease. David Holtan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Holtan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Mystic Mac showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mac, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mystic Mac!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
#R1# Artemis takes one to the side of the head.
Holtan loads up on a big right hand but Artemis slips the punch. Holtan staying out of range there. Holtan tries to clinch but Artemis is having none of it. Holtan goes for a double leg but Artemis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Artemis continues to drive forward. Holtan fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Artemis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Holtan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Holtan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Artemis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Holtan misses with a takedown attempt - Artemis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Artemis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Holtan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Holtan fails to land the takedown. Artemis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Artemis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1# Artemis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Holtan is breathing heavily. Artemis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Holtan takes a step back to recover. Holtan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holtan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Artemis as he jumps to the side. Holtan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#KD2# Artemis cracks Holtan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Artemis has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Holtan to stand back up!#ROC2# Holtan is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Artemis engages and cracks Holtan with a massive lead left hook - Holtan tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Artemis is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Plato Artemis!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 606 Round 1
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1# Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holtan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Camacho jabs Holtan right on the nose. Holtan blinks but takes it well. Holtan fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Nice shot lands for Camacho. Camacho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holtans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Holtan shoots in looking for a takedown but Camacho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holtan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. It looked like Camacho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Holtan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it. Holtan connects with the punch. Camacho cracks Holtan with an open hand slap.#ROC# Holtan is rocked!#CL# Camacho gets a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A bit of stalling here from Camacho.
Camacho lands a shot to the body. A shot in the inside from Camacho. Camacho presses Holtan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1# Camacho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holtan is still on wobbly legs! Can Camacho finish him? A right hook to the body lands for Camacho.
Holtan seems to have recovered his senses. A right hook to the body lands for Camacho.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Holtan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camacho is keeping busy. A body shot lands from Camacho.
Holtan looks winded! Holtan wants to break free but Camacho has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Camacho.
Camacho's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A right hand to the body from Camacho.
Holtan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Camacho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holtans head. #T2# Camacho lands a nice uppercut. Camacho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Camacho lands with a left to the head. Camacho gets through Holtan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A hook to the body from Camacho.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A quick uppercut on the inside from Camacho. Camacho stalling against the cage.
Camacho has Holtan pressed against the cage, preventing Holtan from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Holtan jumps guard but Camacho stands there with Holtan around his waist. Holtan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hector Camacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Holtan. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camacho. Camacho scores with a shoulder strike. Camacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Camacho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holtan up against the cage. A hook to the body from Camacho.
#T3# Camacho lands a left hand.
Camacho is leaning against Holtan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Camacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Camacho lands on the inside with an uppercut. Camacho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Camacho.
Camacho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holtan backwards. Camacho lands a body punch in the clinch. Camacho creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Holtan with a big uppercut! Holtan tries to clinch up but Camacho pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Holtan to the mat! Holtan covers up and Camacho unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hector Camacho!
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