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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Holla lands with a hook. Obama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holla lands with a slapping head kick.
Holla misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Holla forces Obama back against the cage and clinches.
Holla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Obama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Obama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Holla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holla won't allow Obama to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holla knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Obama on the ground.#SUB2#
Obama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holla defends it easily.#SUB2#
Holla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holla has managed to get both his arms back between Obama's legs - danger averted.
Obama has a closed guard, preventing Holla from standing up.
Holla preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Obama is looking for a triangle but Holla pushes his legs off easily.
Holla controlling from the top position.
Obama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holla wants to get up but he can't break Obama's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Holla stopping the sweep attempt from Obama.
Obama is trying to control the position but Holla postures up. #SUB2#
Obama is looking for a triangle but Holla pushes his legs off easily.
Holla postures up.
Holla throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Obama looking to control.
#SUB2#
Obama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holla defends well.
Holla throwing strikes from guard but Obama blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Holla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holla has managed to get both his arms back between Obama's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Holla gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Holla.
Holla lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Holla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Holla darts in and clinches Obama up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holla managing to block the knees to the body from Obama.
#T3#
Holla lands a left hand.
Holla avoids a wild elbow strike from Obama.
Holla missing with knees to the body.
Obama prevents Holla from breaking the clinch.
Holla is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Obama tries to pull guard but Holla holds him up against the cage and eventually Obama drops back down to his feet.
Obama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holla connects with a knee to the head.
Holla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Obama has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Obama jumps into guard, dragging Holla to the mat.
Obama trying to keep a closed guard but Holla is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Holla decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Holla throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Holla drives through and clinches with Obama against the cage.
Obama just leaning against Holla, taking a breather. #TD2#
Obama pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holla manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Obama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obama trying to control but Holla is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Holla 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#
Holla fails with a takedown attempt.
Holla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Obama drives through and clinches with Holla against the cage.
Obama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holla walks away with a smile on his face. Obama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've been informed that Obama has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Obama closes the distance and clinches.
Holla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama tries to pull guard but Holla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holla is trying to force a seperation but Obama has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Holla breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Obama clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Obama jumps into guard, dragging Holla to the mat.
#SUB2#
Obama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obama is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1##SUB2#
Obama is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holla is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holla has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obama is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Holla tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Obama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Obama looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Holla keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Obama pushes down on Holla's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holla is refusing to be controlled, as Obama sits in half guard. #ES#
Holla pushes Obama off and gets back to his feet.
Holla lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3##CL#
Holla has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holla tries to break free but Obama pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Obama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Holla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holla lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Obama backs up against the cage.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holla lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Holla clinches up with Obama and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Holla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holla misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Obama moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Holla.
Holla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Obama has him pressed against the cage.
Holla tries to land knees in the clinch but Obama avoids the damage to the body.
Holla is trying to pull guard but Obama has him pressed against the cage.
Holla is looking to control Obama's arms but Obama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holla has his back to the cage.
Obama avoids the elbow strike from Holla, against the cage.
Obama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nick Holla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadi Obama.
Obama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holla is trying to break free.
Holla is trying to drag Obama to the mat but Obama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Obama jumps guard but Holla turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Holla dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch but Holla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Obama closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Holla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nick Holla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Holla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obama, pushing him back against the cage.
Holla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Holla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Obama forces Holla back against the cage and clinches.
Holla letting Obama take a breather here.#BC#
Holla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Obama clinches up with Holla and pushes him back against the cage.
Holla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holla jumps guard but Obama stands there with Holla around his waist. Holla gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holla is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Obama tries to pull guard but Holla holds him up against the cage and eventually Obama drops back down to his feet.
Holla is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Obama is keeping busy.
Obama tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holla smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Obama has closed the distance and engaged Holla in a clinch.
Obama tries to pull guard but Holla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nick Holla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadi Obama.
Obama jumps guard but Holla stands there with Obama around his waist. Obama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holla is trying to force a seperation but Obama has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Obama prevents Holla from breaking the clinch.
Holla lands a hook that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama tries to work over Holla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Holla breaks the clinch.
Holla tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Holla closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Holla breaks from the clinch.
Amadi Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holla plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Holla throws a head kick that misses.
Holla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obama leaves Holla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##CL#
Obama tries to keep at a distance but Holla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Obama tries to pull guard but Holla won't allow it.
#TD2#
Obama manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Holla has gone for a leg lock! Obama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holla's guard.#REVB#
Holla wants to control the position but Obama says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Obama 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. Holla tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Obama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amadi Obama!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Holla misses with the body kick#TD2#
and MacCain counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holla!
Holla takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
MacCain creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here.
MacCain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacCain connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holla some visible discomfort.
#ROC2#
Holla is rocked!
MacCain works to advance to full mount. Holla defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
MacCain postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Holla badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of MacCain around the waist but MacCain pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! MacCain is the winner by TKO! MacCain jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin MacCain!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Perez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holla.
Holla misses with a double jab.
Perez blocks a head kick by Holla.
#CL2#
Holla has Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Holla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holla shoots in for a takedown but Perez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holla throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
Holla misses with a takedown
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Perez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holla sprawls and moves away.
Weston Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Holla.
Holla looks to land a combination but Perez avoids it well. #T1#
Holla misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Perez counters by clinching up. #TD#
Perez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Perez manages to end up in side control.
Holla is pushing Perez's head away, looking to escape. Perez manages to hold on to the position though.
Perez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SU#
Perez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Holla to his feet.
Holla tries for a takedown but Perez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Perez misses its target.
Holla looks winded!
Perez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perez really is a fat lump.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holla is defended easily by Perez.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holla as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Holla throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
Perez slips a jab and a cross from Holla.
Holla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perez circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Holla. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Holla throws a leg kick that is checked
and Perez counters with a two punch combo.
Holla tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
Perez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perez lands with a nice body punch.
Holla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perez counters with a head kick. That will keep Holla thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Holla fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Holla tries to clinch up but Perez circles away and keeps his distance.
Holla throws a combination. Perez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Holla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Holla with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holla thinking.
Nick Holla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Perez.
Perez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holla takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holla misses with an uppercut
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez dives in for a single leg takedown but Holla sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Holla tries to clinch up#TD#
and Perez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holla's guard.
Perez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Perez gets to his feet. Holla looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Holla misses with a wild combination.
Perez tries to counter with a takedown but Holla is quick to defend against it.
Holla lands a head kick. Perez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perez is fending him off so far but Holla persists. Nope, Perez circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weston Perez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Perez looks to land a body kick but Holla moved away.
Holla misses with a two punch combination.
Perez shoots in and drives through. Holla sprawls well.
Holla is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Perez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Holla throws a combination that misses
and Perez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holla shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holla tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez throws a body punch but Holla moves out of range.
Perez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Perez misses its target.
Holla is breathing heavily.#T1#
A head kick by Holla misses
and Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holla feints and then cracks Perez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perez down.
Holla doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Perez counters by moving into the clinch.
Weston Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Holla.#BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Holla.
Perez looks to land a combination. Holla sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Perez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holla.
Horrible takedown attempt by Holla or perhaps it was just good defense by Perez, which made it look bad.
Perez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Holla has his takedown stuffed#TD#
so Perez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Perez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Holla, up you get! #T3#
Holla throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holla swivels and escapes.
Perez stuns Holla with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holla thinking.
Perez feints a jab promting Holla to slip. Perez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holla slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Perez as Holla shoots in.
Perez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Holla takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Holla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holla manages to avoid it.
Perez takes a swing at Holla's ribcage but misses.
Holla misses with a left hand
and Perez counters with a left to the body.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
Perez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holla tries to clinch
and Perez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holla goes for a double leg but Perez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perez continues to drive forward.
Perez is looking to counter the offense by Holla and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weston Perez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Perez goes for a double leg but Holla avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holla continues to drive forward.
Perez avoids a kick to the body.
Nick Holla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holla throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
Perez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holla.
Perez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Holla tries a head kick but it misses.
Holla throws a lazy head kick
and Holla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body kick there by Holla.
Holla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holla doesn't manage to clinch there - Perez circles away.
#T1#
Holla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perez is fending him off so far but Holla persists. Nope, Perez circles away and we're back to standing.
Holla tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Perez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Perez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Perez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Perez slips a nice elbow through Holla's hands, connecting with Holla's forehead.
Perez is looking to take a break and control but Holla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Weston Perez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Perez is looking for a kimura but Holla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perez to get the leverage.
Perez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Perez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU#
Perez decides to return to a standing position.
Holla does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Holla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.
Holla throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Perez counters by moving into the clinch.
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Holla controls the action.
#BC#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holla manages to avoid it.
Holla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perez is looking to wear down Holla with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holla fails with the takedown.
Weston Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Holla.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Holla with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
Perez misses with the combination.
Nick Holla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perez lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Holla goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Holla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Perez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Holla is just out of range.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holla was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
A shot to the liver by Perez. Beautiful body shot.
Holla works over Perez's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holla slaps away a takedown attempt from Perez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Weston Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Weston Perez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Holla tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Holla moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Holla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nick Holla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Holla clinches up against the cage.
Bryant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bryant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holla prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant can't break the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Holla has clasped his hands together around Bryant's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bryant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bryant trying to control but Holla postures up.
#SUB2#
Holla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bryant has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Holla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holla wants to stand up but Bryant has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bryant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holla is working away from the top position though.
Bryant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holla. #T2#
Bryant wants to control but Holla is keeping busy.
Holla stalling away here and it's allowed Bryant to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Bryant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bryant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Holla trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Holla throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Bryant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bryant trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Holla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holla misses with a head kick.
Holla misses with the combination.
Bryant throwing a counter right hand but Holla manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bryant closes the distance and pushes Holla back into the cage.#T4##TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holla has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bryant regains guard immediately.
Bryant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bryant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Holla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Holla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holla wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holla throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Holla dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Holla tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant tries to clinch there but Holla circles away.
Holla feints the counter takedown.
Eli Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Holla looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bryant!#ES#
Bryant sneaks out the side door and pushes Holla away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Holla.
Holla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryant takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL#
Bryant moves into range and clinches up with Holla.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant is looking for a takedown.
Come on Bryant - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Holla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##TD2#
Holla closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Bryant kicks Holla off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Holla fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bryant to the ground. Holla is now in Bryant's guard.#ES#
Bryant has his feet on Holla's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Holla tries a head kick but it misses.
Holla throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Holla is breathing heavily.
A lazy body kick from Holla
and Bryant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holla throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Bryant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holla sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bryant is looking for a kimura here.
Eli Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Bryant is working for a kimura but Holla is defending it quite comfortably.
Holla is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Bryant takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Bryant is looking for a kimura but Holla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bryant to get the leverage.
Bryant content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Bryant is trying to work for a kimura but Holla is defending well.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holla trying to control here.
Holla is trying to get back to full guard.
Bryant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holla scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bryant manages to mount him!
Holla working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Bryant dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holla misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Bryant closes the distance and clinches.
Holla throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holla lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Bryant is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Holla turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Holla manages to end up in side control.
Bryant keeping his opponent close.
Bryant defending against the ground and pound. #T1##SU2#
Holla stands up and beckons Bryant to his feet. #TD2#
Holla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bryant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Bryant explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bryant tries to move into range but Holla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Holla misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.#TD2#
Holla shoots in and gets a takedown into Bryant's guard.
Holla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Holla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bryant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Bryant controls Holla momentarily but Holla frees himself.
Bryant wants to sweep here but Holla controlling him for the moment.
Holla looking to sit in guard and control but Bryant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Holla is controlling Bryant's posture.#SUB2#
Holla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bryant has picked Holla up and slammed him! Holla can't keep hold of the triangle and Bryant manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Bryant is putting a hurting on Holla here, landing some big shots from side control.
Holla is looking to get back to his feet here but Bryant is keeping cool and he's managed to take Holla's back.
Bryant biding his time, controlling Holla.
Holla tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holla trying to get back to his feet but Bryant is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bryant's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bryant is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Holla up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Holla.
I think Holla 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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