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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# OLeary drives through and clinches with Holt against the cage.
#BC# Holt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Holt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but OLeary swivels and escapes. OLeary is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holt with a body shot.#CL2# OLeary moves into the clinch. OLeary gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD# Holt pulls OLeary into guard.
OLeary wants to control from the top but Holt keeps moving. OLeary trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. OLeary trying to control but Holt is working from the bottom. #SUB2# OLeary drops back looking for a leg! Holt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holt manages to kick OLeary off! OLeary jumps back into Holt's guard. #T1# OLeary trying to control the position from guard on top but Holt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Holt scores with a short punch from the bottom. OLeary has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holt is proving hard to escape from. OLeary's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB# Holt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
OLeary advances position into side control! OLeary staying calm.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. It looks like OLeary might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2# OLeary has hold of Holt's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Holt seems comfortable defending it but OLeary has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Holt is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Holt is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but OLeary couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dennis OLeary!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1# Holt leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Holt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Holt tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Holt drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daniel Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thompson. Holt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson. #T1# Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Holt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Holt throws a big counter combination but Thompson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Holt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Holt throws a big counter combination but Thompson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Holt stuffs the takedown. Holt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2# Holt tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch. Holt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holt swivels and escapes.#T2##CL2# Holt gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch. Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holt is defending well for now. Holt is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Holt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Thompson has Holt pushed against the cage. Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Holt jumps guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Holt gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the cage.#BC# Holt manages to break the clinch.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holt as he avoids it easily. Thompson with a poor takedown and Holt counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson. Thompson looks winded!#T3# Thompson dives in for a single leg takedown but Holt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holt avoids it really well and circles away.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Holt. Thompson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4# Thompson is trying to get back to his feet but Holt has full control of the position and if anything, Thompson has just worked his way into a worse spot. Thompson trying to control the hands but Holt won't let him. #SUB# Holt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB# Holt is looking for the choke from the back position but Thompson is controlling his hands well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Holt is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thompson is defending well though. Holt let's go of the attempt for now. You can see the frustration on Thompson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Holt 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# Holt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson. Thompson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Holt. Holt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around? Holt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holt swivels and escapes.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Holt breaks the clinch.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Holt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Daniel Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thompson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson throws a right hand that Holt ducks under and follows up with a left that Holt also avoids with ease.#CL2# Thompson darts in and clinches Holt up against the cage.#T1# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Thompson prevents a body shot from Holt. Holt lands a shoulder strike. Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holt jumps guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Thompson looking to stall.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holt pulls him back up using the underhooks. Thompson is breathing heavily.#BC# Holt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holt's waist but Holt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side. Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Holt counter with a right hand. Holt wants to clinch.#T2# Thompson fails with the takedown and Holt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Holt misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD# Holt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thompson's half guard. Holt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. This has been an exciting period of action! Thompson has a hand on Holt's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Holt takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3# Holt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Holt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Holt punishing his opponent with strikes. Thompson tries to hold on but Holt postures up. Holt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Thompson trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Holt goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thompson is on top in guard.
#T4# Holt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Holt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Holt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Holt stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Thompson is looking to stand up but Holt isn't so interested in that idea. Holt landing some decent shots from guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel 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##CL2# Thompson moves into the clinch. Holt has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Holt stops a takedown attempt from Thompson.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Thompson wants to take the fight to the mat but Holt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Thompson just leaning against Holt, taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Holt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat. Daniel Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thompson. Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Holt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.#CL2# Thompson moves into the clinch. Holt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holt just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather. #BC# Holt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. John Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Thompson clinches. #BC# Holt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Holt. Holt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD# Holt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position. 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.#SUB# Holt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2# Thompson stops Holt from standing up. Thompson wants to control from the top but Holt keeps moving. Holt wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position. Holt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Holt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Thompson wants to improve his position but instead Holt has moved into half guard.
#T3# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holt connects with a nice short shot to Thompson's temple. #SUB# Holt is working for a submission of some sort.
Holt throwing shots but Thompson is blocking nicely. Thompson taking some punishment here, with Holt in his half guard. Holt thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Holt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Holt not landing any meaningful shots this time. Nice strikes from Holt there. Thompson wants to control but Holt is keeping busy.
Holt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Thompson is looking to escape. Thompson has hold of Holt's hands but Holt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Holt slips a nice elbow through Thompson's hands, connecting with Thompson's forehead. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Holt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. John Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Daniel Holt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Holt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thompson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight! Daniel 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Holt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1# Cork throws a head kick but Holt moves out of range.
Cork shoots in looking for a takedown but Holt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cork's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Cork looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Holt appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2# Holt gets tackled into the cage by Cork. Cork maintains the clinch. The referee calls for Holt to work.
Holt tries a knee to the head but Cork blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cork wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cork is looking to control Holt's arms but Holt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cork has his back to the cage. #TD# Holt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cork uses from the top position. Cork must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Holt working a defensive guard here.
#ES# Holt is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cork presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1# Holt is trying to push Cork away but Cork has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2# Cork drags the fight down to the ground.
Holt cracks Cork with a solid left hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Holt lands a couple of decent looking shots. Cork really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Holt chips away with some ground and pound. Holt lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU# Holt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Cork enables Holt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cork manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Cork is wriggling around but Holt manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Cork on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2##SUB# Holt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Holt in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cork tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Holt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Holt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Fukunishi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fukunishi is in Holt's guard.#ES# Holt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fukunishi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC# Holt breaks from the clinch.
Fukunishi looks to land a body kick but Holt moved away. Holt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Holt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Fukunishi misses with a body kick.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Holt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fukunishi struggling a bit here. Fukunishi tries to improve position but can't. Holt lands some shots froms side control.#T1# Fukunishi is not in a great position here, taking some shots. The ground and pound from Holt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Holt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Holt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Holt lands an elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fukunishi is trying to improve his position.#SU# Holt stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2# Fukunishi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fukunishi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2# Holt manages to get back to half guard. Holt is trying to stand up here but Fukunishi is controlling him well. Holt is not content to let Fukunishi control the position. Holt tries to get to full guard but Fukunishi has control of the leg. Holt wants to control but Fukunishi is keeping busy and won't allow it. Fukunishi stops Holt from getting back to his feet.
Holt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Holt won't allow Fukunishi to pass to mount. Holt tries to kick Fukunishi off but Fukunishi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3# Holt has a hand on Fukunishi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fukunishi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Fukunishi controlling his opponent. Holt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Holt is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fukunishi trying to control but he's not successful this time. The referee warns Holt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Holt tries to get back to half guard but can't. #ES# Holt bucks Fukunishi off and manages to get back to his feet! #TD2# Fukunishi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4# Holt is trying to get back to half guard. Holt looking for a sweep but Fukunishi has passed into full mount! Oh no! This has been an exciting period of action! Holt is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Holt is breathing heavily. Holt is desperately trying to improve his position but Fukunishi has a good base and remains in mount. Holt wants to hold on but Fukunishi pushes him away. Holt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Holt is trying desperately to improve position. Holt is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Fukunishi has taken his back! Fukunishi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fukunishi throwing damaging strikes from the back! Holt could be in trouble here!
#SUB2# Fukunishi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hideki Fukunishi will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Holt darts in looking for a takedown but Fukunishi gets double underhooks and turns Holt into the cage. Fukunishi looks to score with a jab to the body but Holt is just out of range.#CL2# Fukunishi moves into the clinch successfully.
Fukunishi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holt after a bit of a struggle. #BC# Holt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fukunishi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Holt counters with a one-two to the body. Fukunishi throws a head kick but Holt moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fukunishi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holt pinned against the cage. Holt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Daniel Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideki Fukunishi.#T1# Fukunishi goes for a double leg but Holt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holt continues to drive forward.#TD2# Fukunishi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holt to the mat! Holt manages to get full guard. #SUB# Holt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fukunishi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Holt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fukunishi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fukunishi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Holt wants to get back to his feet but Fukunishi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB# Holt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fukunishi defends it easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fukunishi wants to get up but he can't break Holt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2# Fukunishi connects with a couple of short punches. Holt striking off his back, scoring a few points. Fukunishi connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2# Holt is rocked! Fukunishi stops Holt from standing up. Oh Holt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Fukunishi stands and throws Holt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Holt seems a little lost for a moment, as Fukunishi dominates the positioning. Holt is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Fukunishi scores with punches from side control. Holt is being controlled here. #SU2# Fukunishi decides to stand back up. #TD2# Fukunishi closes the distance looking for a takedown. Fukunishi picks Holt up and slams him brutally to the floor. Holt is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Hideki Fukunishi!
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