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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Holt gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lattimer throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holt throws an elbow but misses. #TD# Holt wants the takedown. Lattimer is fighting it off but Holt persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lattimer's guard against the cage. Lattimer tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lattimer looking to control.
Holt wants to control from the top but Lattimer keeps moving. #SUB2# Lattimer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Holt postures up in Lattimer's guard and throws a big left but Lattimer blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Holt throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Holt preventing the sweep. Holt is looking to work some ground and pound but Lattimer has wrist control.#T1# Lattimer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holt. Holt 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. Holt throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2# Lattimer working for a triangle but Holt defends it easily.
Holt with a nice head shot there. Holt sitting in guard, not really doing much. Lattimer keeping moving, preventing Holt from controlling successfully. Lattimer trying to control the position.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Holt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Holt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Lattimer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holt defends it easily. Holt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lattimer's head. Holt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Holt throwing strikes but missing. Holt distracts Lattimer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Lattimer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Holt is in close to Lattimer's body, working some short punches and elbows. Holt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Holt wants to control from the top but Lattimer keeps moving. Holt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3# Holt stopping the sweep attempt from Lattimer. Holt stands up over Lattimer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Lattimer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lattimer controlling Holt's posture. Holt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Lattimer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Holt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lattimer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Holt is stalling in the full guard. Holt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4# Lattimer working a defensive guard here.
Holt sitting in guard, not really doing much. Holt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lattimer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lattimer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lattimer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Holt trying to control but Lattimer is working from the bottom. Holt works over Lattimer with some ground and pound from guard. Lattimer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holt is one step ahead there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lattimer is still trying to improve position. Holt scores with a decent looking elbow strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adalberto Holt dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Lattimer shoots for a takedown but Holt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Holt stuffs the takedown.#CL2# Lattimer closes the distance and clinches. Lattimer is leaning against Holt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Holt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lattimer backwards. Holt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Holt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lattimer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Holt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lattimer lands a nice knee to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Holt lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Holt there. Holt working Lattimer over with strikes. #SUB# Holt is looking for a kimura but Lattimer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holt to get the leverage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Holt is thwarting Lattimer's attempts to control the position.#T1# Lattimer is looking to improve his position.
Holt lands strikes from half guard. Adalberto Holt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lattimer controlling the position for now. Holt wants to take a breather but Lattimer is having none of it. #SUB2# Lattimer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holt pulls his head out easily. Holt lands with a punch from half guard. Holt performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Lattimer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holt is working away from the top position though. Holt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2# Holt is looking to take a break and control but Lattimer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lattimer has hold of Holt's hands but Holt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Holt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lattimer can do to turn this around? Holt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lattimer is looking for a sweep. Holt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Holt scoring with strikes to the body and head. Holt not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU# Holt stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lattimer to get to his feet. Lattimer is breathing heavily. Lattimer lands with a good body shot. Lattimer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holt avoids it really well and circles away. Holt is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Adalberto Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Lattimer.#T3# Lattimer misses with a body punch
and Holt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD# Holt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lattimer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Lattimer is looking to reverse the position.#SUB# Holt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Holt cracks Lattimer with an elbow. That is naaassty. Holt lands an elbow. Holt scoring with punches from side control. #T4# Lattimer struggling a bit here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Holt looks up at the clock and then as Lattimer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Holt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Holt remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Holt looking to control but instead Lattimer has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Holt is looking to take a break and control but Lattimer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lattimer tries to roll over but Holt keeps him under control. Holt throwing shots but Lattimer is blocking nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lattimer is pressing down on Holt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adalberto Holt dominated that second round. That's time! Holt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Lattimer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holt pinned against the cage. Holt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lattimer misses with a takedown and Lattimer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# Lattimer darts in and clinches Holt up against the cage. Lattimer tries for a takedown but Holt manages to get underhooks.
Adalberto Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Lattimer. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lattimer is looking to control Holt's arms but Holt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lattimer has his back to the cage. Lattimer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2# Lattimer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lattimer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lattimer somewhat.#T1# Lattimer leaves Holt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lattimer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. No luck with that takedown attempt from Lattimer. No luck for Lattimer with that takedown attempt. #TD# Holt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lattimer was covering up waiting for the punch and Holt finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2# Holt with a nice head shot there. Holt is working Lattimer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Holt lands a couple of decent looking shots. Holt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Lattimer keeping moving, preventing Holt from controlling successfully. Lattimer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lattimer is trying to control the position but Holt postures up. Lattimer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Holt lands a couple of decent looking shots. Holt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3# Holt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Holt trying to control but Lattimer is working from the bottom. Holt lands a couple of digs. Holt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lattimer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Holt postures up and lands a big shot to Lattimer's brow. Holt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Holt wants to control from the top but Lattimer keeps moving. Holt throws a big right hand that misses. Lattimer is looking to stand up but Holt isn't so interested in that idea. #T4# Holt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lattimer's head. Holt scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Lattimer keeping moving, preventing Holt from controlling successfully. Holt scoring with punches to the head and body. Holt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Holt trying to control but Lattimer is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Holt postures up in Lattimer's guard and throws a big left but Lattimer blocks it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Jonny Lattimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lattimer shoots in looking for a takedown but Holt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lattimer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Holt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! Adalberto Holt showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holt, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adalberto Holt!
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