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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Martin Holm (ranked 3371 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Ganador (ranked 7388 p4p, 507 weight class). Ganador is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We Will Rock You. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Martin Holm! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Luis Ganador!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ganador looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holm seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ganador tries for a takedown but Holm circles away easily
and Holm counters by clinching up.
Ganador tries to pull guard but Holm won't allow it.
Holm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ganador fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ganador doesn't manage to clinch there - Holm circles away.
Ganador is looking to clinch but Holm is avoiding it.
Holm seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Holm moves into the clinch successfully.
Holm has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ganador uses from the top position.
Ganador slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganador drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ganador seems to have locked his on tight now - Holm screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ganador, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Luis Ganador!
A very excited looking Luis Ganador rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Martin Holm (ranked 3381 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Francis (ranked 6641 p4p, 708 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Martin Holm! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Black Francis!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Francis has his takedown stuffed
and Holm counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holm ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holm no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Holm wants to sweep here but Francis controlling him for the moment.
Francis wants to control from the top but Holm keeps moving.
Francis has gone for a leg lock! Holm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Francis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holm (2) vs (0) Francis
Holm looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis working for a triangle but Holm defends it easily.
Holm tries to free his leg and advance position but Francis is retaining full guard.
Holm stays in close to Francis's body and controls the position.
Francis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Francis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holm is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holm is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holm's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Holm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Francis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holm has managed to get both his arms back between Francis's legs - danger averted.
Holm preventing the sweep.
Francis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Francis working for a triangle but Holm defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holm continues to stall.
Francis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Holm escapes and throws Francis's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Holm (5) vs (0) Francis
Holm is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Francis's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Francis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holm content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Francis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holm's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Holm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holm has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis is pressing down on Holm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Francis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Francis on the ground.
Francis is trying to keep Holm in close.
Holm stays in close to Francis's body and controls the position.
Francis is trying to control the position but Holm postures up.
Francis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holm content to stall in guard here.
Francis can't keep his opponent in guard - Holm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Francis is looking to control Holm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Francis avoid being mounted?
Holm is looking to advance position but Francis won't allow it.
Francis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holm seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Francis is looking to control Holm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Francis avoid being mounted?
Francis wants to get back to full guard.
Holm looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Francis wants to control but Holm is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holm content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Francis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holm is working away from the top position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Francis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holm content to stall in guard here.
Francis keeping full guard, as Holm tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Francis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Holm stacks Francis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Holm! Score +3 for passing guard: Holm (8) vs (0) Francis
Francis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Holm keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Francis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Francis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Further stalling from Holm.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Holm is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Francis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Francis wants to sweep but no luck.
Holm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Holm.
More hug and hope from Holm.
Francis trying to keep a closed guard but Holm is proving a slippery customer.
Francis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holm (8) vs (2) Francis
Holm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Francis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Francis preventing the sweep.
Holm keeping moving, preventing Francis from controlling successfully.
Holm wants to sweep here but Francis controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holm pulls Francis in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holm takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Martin Holm spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Gladiators 78 Mick v George
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Holm blocks a head kick by Neil.
Holm works Neil's body with a nice hook.
Neil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Neil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Neil scores with a jab to the body.
Holm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holm. That did some damage!
Holm avoids the head kick by Neil.
A little feinted left hand from Holm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Neil scores with a jab to the body.
Neil misses with a straight left.
Holm blocks a jab.
Neil lands a nice hook to Holm's body. Holm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Neil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Neil looks for the body kick but Holm saw that one coming.
Neil throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Martin Holm has been cut.
Neil misses with a body punch
and Holm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neil throws a nice head kick!
Holm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neil lands with an uppercut that bounces Holm off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Holm is rocked!
Neil scores with a spinning back kick!
Oh Holm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holm is breathing heavily.
Neil throws a head kick but Holm moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Holm misses the target.
Neil looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Neil backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Holm's temple! It sends Holm violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Neil celebrates and the doctors try to help Holm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Vince Neil!
Vince Neil thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Gladiators 70 Knox v Pyke
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Magufuli I V slips under a jab from Holm.
Magufuli I V jabs at Holm's body.
Holm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magufuli I V.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magufuli I V lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Holm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magufuli I V just misses with a punch to the body.
Holm throws out a counter right but Magufuli I V avoids it with no problem.
Kassim Magufuli I V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magufuli I V scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Magufuli I V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magufuli I V, right into the meat.
Magufuli I V throws a sloppy body shot
and Holm counters with a nice uppercut.
Magufuli I V stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Holm is rocked!
Holm leaves his chin hanging out and Magufuli I V seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Holm crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Gladiators 65 Wesley v Rocco 2
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Watterson throws a hook but Holm blocks it.
Watterson misses with a hook.
Holm throwing a counter right hand but Watterson manages to avoid it.
Watterson misses with a double jab
letting Holm counter with a right hand.
Watterson lands with a hook. Holm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Watterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Watterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Watterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watterson misses with a straight right.
Holm is looking to counter punch.
Holm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watterson misses with a left hand
and Holm counters with a stiff right hand.
Holm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watterson.
It looked like Holm was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Watterson.#T1#
Holm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watterson.
Holm was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quincy Watterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Watterson misses the jab.
Holm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watterson.
An attempted straight right counter from Holm misses the target.
A shot to the body from Watterson misses
and Holm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watterson thuds a left hand into Holm's body.
Watterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Watterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holm throwing a counter right hand but Watterson manages to avoid it.
Holm ducks under a wild hook from Watterson.
A little feinted left hand from Holm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Watterson swings widly with a right hand
and Holm counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watterson lands a head shot.
Watterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Holm counters with a stiff right hand.
Watterson misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Holm's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Watterson misses with an uppercut
and Holm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Holm.
Watterson looks to land a left hand but Holm moved out of range nicely.
Watterson lands a body shot.
Holm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Watterson throws a body punch but Holm moves out of range.
Holm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Watterson looks to land a left hand but Holm moved out of range nicely.
Holm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Watterson tries to bum rush Holm with a series of wild strikes but Holm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Holm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Watterson throws a combination that misses
and Holm counters with a straight right hand.
Watterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Watterson misses with a left hand
and Holm counters with a straight right hand.
Holm is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Watterson swings widly with a right hand
letting Holm counter with a right hand.
Watterson connects with a body shot that sends Holm's belly button to the back.
Watterson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Watterson scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Holm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Watterson has time to react.
Watterson misses with an uppercut
and Holm counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Watterson is rocked!
Holm is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Holm takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Watterson misses with a body shot
and Holm counters with a big right hand! Oh Watterson is in trouble here! Holm follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Holm!
Martin Holm was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Quincy Watterson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuuuuuu...'.
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Event:
Gladiators 55 Wesley v Goose
Date: Oct 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Chipperson shoots in for a takedown but Holm shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Holm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chipperson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Holm misses the target.
Chipperson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holm's waist but Holm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chipperson off to one side.
Martin Holm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyle Chipperson.
Chipperson has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holm stuffs the takedown.
We've been told by Holm's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chipperson with a poor takedown
and Holm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chipperson fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Chipperson tries for a takedown but Holm circles away easily
enabling Holm to counter with a crisp jab.
Chipperson tries for a takedown but Holm circles away easily
and Holm counters with a nice uppercut.
Chipperson drops his hands momentarily and Holm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chipperson fails with the takedown
and Holm counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Chipperson shoots and misses
and Holm counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Chipperson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holm has a couple of punches blocked by Chipperson.
Holm lands a nice uppercut.
Holm works on Chipperson's body with a couple of short punches.
Holm lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chipperson is trying to pull guard but Holm has him pressed against the cage.
Holm tries to throw a body punch but Chipperson avoids it by throwing Holm back against the cage. #TD2#
Chipperson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chipperson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Holm is looking to stand up but Chipperson won't let him.
Chipperson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Chipperson looking for a guillotine here but Holm defends easily.
#SUB2#
Chipperson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holm postures up.
Holm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chipperson on the ground.#SU#
Holm stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Holm stuffs the takedown.
Holm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chipperson moves out of range of the strikes.
Chipperson tries for a takedown but Holm circles away easily
and Holm counters with a straight right hand.
Chipperson misses with an uppercut
and Holm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chipperson wants to clinch
and Holm counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin Holm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chipperson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Holm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chipperson goes for a double leg but Holm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holm continues to drive forward.
Chipperson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chipperson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holm defends well and Chipperson ends up having to push Holm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chipperson with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Holm counters with a nice right hand that sends Chipperson toppling to the canvas! Chipperson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Holm finish him?!
Martin Holm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyle Chipperson.
Chipperson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Chipperson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chipperson throws a jab but it's blocked by Holm.
Chipperson tries to clinch but Holm moves away
and Holm counters with a stiff right hand.
Chipperson is still on wobbly legs! Can Holm finish him?#CL2#
Chipperson clinches up against the cage.
Chipperson seems to have recovered his senses.
Holm lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Chipperson jumps guard but Holm stands there with Chipperson around his waist. Chipperson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holm throws a punch but it's blocked by Chipperson.
Chipperson jumps guard but Holm stands there with Chipperson around his waist. Chipperson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holm misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Holm.
Chipperson is trying to pull guard but Holm has him pressed against the cage.
Holm lands with a left to the head.
Chipperson tries to pull guard but Holm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holm digs a right hand into Chipperson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chipperson's gas tank.
Chipperson is breathing heavily.
Holm has a couple of punches blocked by Chipperson.
Chipperson tries to pull guard but Holm holds him up against the cage and eventually Chipperson drops back down to his feet.
Holm misses with some punches.
Martin Holm has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Chipperson is trying to pull guard but Holm turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chipperson backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holm.
Holm working aggressively here.
Holm misses with some punches.
Chipperson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Holm to keep the fight standing.
Holm lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chipperson tries to pull guard but Holm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holm lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Holm on the inside.
Holm presses Chipperson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holm pushes Chipperson against the cage. Holm is working some dirty boxing. Holm pushes off with a quick right hook! Chipperson goes down! Chipperson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Holm moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Holm!
Martin Holm decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Lyle Chipperson spoke after the fight, saying 'This greased-up steroid-monster won just because my pre-fight blueberry smoothie was laced! And the judges and the referee were bought! And it was an early stoppage! And even the goddamn mat was too slippery!'.
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Event:
Gladiators 47 Payne v Jacks
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Forbes misses with a looping left.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holm was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Holm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Forbes to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Forbes's head coaches at Bójka that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Holm throws an overhand right that lands on Forbes's shoulder, as Forbes tries to avoid the shot.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Holm is out of range.
Holm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes misses with a body shot
and Holm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Forbes scores with a sloppy right hand. Holm should have avoided that one.
Forbes misses with a straight left.
Holm throws out a counter right but Forbes avoids it with no problem.
Martin Holm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Holm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forbes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Forbes throws a poor cross that misses
and Holm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Forbes misses with a hook to the body
and Holm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forbes throws a sloppy body shot
and Holm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Forbes misses with a straight right.
Holm throws out a counter right but Forbes avoids it with no problem.
Holm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Holm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forbes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Holm ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
Holm throws out a counter right but Forbes avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Forbes misses with a right hand
enabling Holm to counter with a crisp jab.
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holm moves away.
Forbes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Forbes misses.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Forbes misses with a lunging right hand
and Holm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Forbes throws a poor cross that misses
and Holm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forbes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holm swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Forbes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Forbes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holm might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Forbes misses with a lunging right hand
and Holm counters with a straight right hand.
Forbes scores with a body shot.
Bradford Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes lands a jab to Holm's midsection.
Holm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holm wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Forbes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holm is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Forbes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Forbes misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Forbes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Forbes swings widly with a right hand
and Holm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Forbes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holm.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Forbes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Forbes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes misses with a hook to the body
and Holm counters with a right hand to the body.
Holm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holm.
Holm throws an overhand right that lands on Forbes's shoulder, as Forbes tries to avoid the shot.
Forbes misses with a lunging right hand
letting Holm counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martin Holm will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Forbes misses with a right hand
and Holm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Forbes misses with a hook
and Holm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Forbes misses with an uppercut
and Holm counters with a nice uppercut.
Holm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forbes.
Forbes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forbes misses with a lunging right hand
and Forbes 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.
Holm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forbes misses with a hook
and Holm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.#T1#
Forbes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Forbes misses with an uppercut
and Holm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Forbes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Forbes misses the target.
Holm takes one on the button.
Holm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Forbes misses with a right hand
and Holm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Forbes takes a swing at Holm's ribcage but misses.
Holm looks to throw the jab but Forbes is out of range. #T2#
Holm avoids the body shot from Forbes.
A countering left hand to the body from Holm misses.
Forbes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Holm counter with a right hand.
Forbes misses the jab.
Forbes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Bradford Forbes has been cut.
Forbes swings widly with a right hand
and Holm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Forbes swings widly with a right hand
and Holm counters with a left to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Forbes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Holm.
Forbes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Forbes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Forbes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holm scores with a counter punch that sends Forbes to the canvas! Holm smells blood - he's punishing Forbes with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Forbes has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Holm!
A very excited looking Martin Holm rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Gladiators 40 Knutsson v Kingi
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Kozlov missing with a left hand there. Holm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Holm misses the target.
Holm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlov.
A little feinted left hand from Holm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kozlov's coach down at Russian Bears Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kozlov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kozlov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holm counters with a stiff right hand.
Kozlov jabs Holm right on the nose. Holm blinks but takes it well.
Kozlov misses with a left hand
and Holm counters with a straight right hand.
Kozlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kozlov throws a series of strikes that have Holm backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Martin Holm has been cut.
Kozlov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holm under the eye.
A clash of legs there as Holm blocks the low kick.
It looked like Holm was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kozlov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Holm colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Kozlov as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Holm is left battered and dazed whilst Kozlov and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kozlov!
Ivan Kozlov took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Gladiators 33 Sharp v Gain
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Petrovs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrovs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Petrovs throws a looping overhand right but Holm ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Holm takes a swing at Petrovs's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Petrovs misses
letting Holm counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaspars Petrovs has been cut.
Petrovs misses with a straight right.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrovs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holm's hands.
Petrovs with a hook.
Holm defending well as Petrovs loads up on a big left hand.
Holm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrovs with a body shot.
Petrovs throws a hook but Holm blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovs misses with a hook. Holm ducked under it nicely.
Petrovs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Petrovs misses. #T1#
Petrovs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holm throws out a counter right but Petrovs avoids it with no problem.
Holm blocks a jab.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrovs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holm doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrovs throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Holm counter with a right hand.
Petrovs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holm circles away quickly and effectively.
Holm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrovs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Petrovs does it's job there.
Petrovs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrovs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holm ducks under a wild hook from Petrovs.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrovs throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Petrovs misses the target.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaspars Petrovs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrovs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holm throws out a counter right but Petrovs avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrovs.
Petrovs misses with a series of wild punches.
Holm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petrovs is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Holm's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Petrovs throws a hook to the side of Holm's head but Holm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrovs looks to land a left hand but Holm moved out of range nicely.
Holm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holm on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Martin Holm has been cut.
Petrovs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrovs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holm. #T3#
A left lands for Petrovs.
Petrovs throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrovs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrovs. That snapped Holm's head back.
#ROC#
Holm is rocked!
and Petrovs counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Holm! He's just covering up as Petrovs starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaspars Petrovs!
Kaspars Petrovs retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kaspars Petrovs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladiators 27 Kingi v Jacks
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
James misses with a hook to the body
and Holm counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like David James has been cut.#CL2#
James has managed to clinch.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Holm is blocking nicely.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Holm's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
James lands a knee to the head.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James missing with knees to the body.
Holm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Holm.
James takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Holm.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James tries a knee to the head but Holm blocks it.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holm blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Holm.
Holm working aggressively here.
James blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Holm has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Holm.
A hook to the body from Holm.
Holm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for James.
James tries to work over Holm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James misses with a knee strike.
Holm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Holm fails to land.
Holm misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holm.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Holm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James missing with knees to the body.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holm misses with a hook to the ribs.
James with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Martin Holm has been cut.
Holm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holm.
Holm avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James lands a good knee to the midsection. Holm won't want to take too many of those.
Holm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James misses with a knee strike.
James misses with a knee strike.
James misses with a knee strike.
James blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Holm.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holm misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
James cracks Holm with a nice body shot.
Holm lands with a short shot to the head.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Holm.
Holm misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James misses with a knee to the head.
Holm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holm lands a hook to the side of the head.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James is leaning against Holm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Holm avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Holm fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Holm fails to land.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Holm - that landed with a thud.
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!
James misses with some punches.
Holm takes a shot to the head.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holm blocks it with crossed arms.
Holm lands a nice uppercut.
Holm presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James looks winded!
Holm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James misses with a punch to the body.
Holm scores with a shoulder strike.
Holm misses with a punch on the inside.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holm lands with a light punch inside.
Holm throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Holm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Martin Holm will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
James closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Holm to counter with a crisp jab.
James looks to throw a body kick
and Holm counters with a straight right hand.
James throws a head kick that misses
and Holm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James moves to clinch but Holm breaks away
and Holm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James looks to throw a body kick
letting Holm counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a leg kick that is checked
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
David James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Holm. Beautiful body shot.
Holm circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Holm counter with a right hand. #T1#
James throws a sloppy head kick
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James tries to clinch
and Holm counters with a nice body shot.
James throws a combination that misses
and Holm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James throws a sloppy head kick
and Holm counters with a right hand to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
James wants to clinch
and Holm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up David James's cut even more.
James closes the distance but Holm moves to the side
and Holm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James throws a leg kick
and Holm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James tries to clinch up
and Holm counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
James darts in trying to clinch
and Holm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Holm lands a big uppercut and James crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but James looks OK. Holm waves James back to his feet!
James wants to clinch but Holm slips to the side
and Holm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holm counters with a nice uppercut.
James looks to clinch
and Holm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
The cut above David James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
James misses with a combination
and Holm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
James darts in trying to clinch
and Holm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James throws a combination that misses
and Holm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Holm finds it's way through James's defenses.
James wants to clinch
and Holm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
David James's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
James closes the distance looking to clinch
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4##KD#
Holm sends James crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Holm is motioning to the referee to let James up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Martin Holm!
A less than humble Martin Holm misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Holm misses with an uppercut. Zuev saw that one coming.
Holm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zuev scores with a sloppy right hand. Holm should have avoided that one.
Zuev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zuev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holm counters with a stiff right hand.
Zuev misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zuev lands a nice hook to Holm's body. Holm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zuev throws a looping overhand right but Holm ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Holm staying out of range there.
Konstantin Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev .
Zuev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holm throws out a counter right but Zuev avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Zuev misses the target.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zuev throws a looping overhand right but Holm ducks down to avoid it.
Zuev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zuev throws out the jab.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zuev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zuev .
Holm throws out a counter right but Zuev avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Holm misses.
Zuev throws a right and a left that Holm avoids nicely.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zuev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Holm eats them both and turns towards Zuev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Holm moves away from the strike by Zuev .
Zuev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zuev misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Zuev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zuev is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Zuev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zuev digs a good hook to Holm's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zuev .
Zuev misses with a double jab
and Holm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holm ducks under a wild hook from Zuev .
Zuev lands a nice looking body shot.
Zuev misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Zuev loads up on a big right hand but Holm slips the punch.
Holm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zuev .
Zuev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holm on the side of the head.
Zuev misses with the combination.
Holm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zuev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Zuev . Those never looked like landing.
Zuev lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Zuev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holm doesn't seem phased though.
Zuev catches Holm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Holm staying out of range there.
Zuev throws a big shot that misses.
Zuev scores with a hook to the body. Holm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zuev throws a combination. Holm tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Zuev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zuev scores with a punch to the head.
Holm defending well as Zuev loads up on a big left hand.
Holm throws out a counter right but Zuev avoids it with no problem.
Zuev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zuev throws out a loose jab but Holm uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Holm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev .
Holm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Zuev misses.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Zuev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A left lands for Zuev .
Holm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Holm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuev .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Zuev throws a jab when Holm was well out of range.
Zuev throws a hook to the side of Holm's head but Holm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zuev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zuev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holm defending well as Zuev loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holm.
Zuev looks to land a combination but Holm avoids it well.
Holm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zuev 's corner calls for a 1-2. Zuev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zuev misses with a hook.
Zuev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holm can do to turn this around?#T1#
Holm staying out of range there.
Zuev lunges at Holm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holm's hand.
Some wild striking there from Zuev .
Konstantin Zuev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Zuev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zuev looks to land a left hand but Holm moved out of range nicely.
Holm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zuev misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Zuev as he connects with a hook.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zuev .
Zuev throws a combination that misses
and Holm counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Zuev throws a jab when Holm was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Holm misses the target.
Zuev throws a jab when Holm was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Zuev misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Holm avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Holm slips under a jab from Zuev .
Zuev 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holm under the eye.
Holm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev .
A jab lands there for Zuev .
Konstantin Zuev is winning the standup battle so far.
Holm drops his hands momentarily and Zuev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Holm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuev .
Holm dodges the punch combination from Zuev .
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Zuev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zuev looks to land a left hand but Holm moved out of range nicely.
Zuev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holm. Holm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zuev throws a combination that misses
and Holm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zuev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zuev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zuev misses with a double jab.
Holm throws out a counter right but Zuev avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Zuev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zuev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holm.
A shot to the liver by Zuev . Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Zuev misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zuev jabs Holm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zuev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Zuev .
Zuev misses with a few strikes there.
Holm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Zuev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Holm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holm swings for the body but Zuev moves out of range.
Holm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holm slips under a jab from Zuev .
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zuev slips a jab from Holm.
Zuev scores with a sloppy right hand. Holm should have avoided that one.
Zuev throws out a loose jab but Holm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zuev looks to land a left hand but Holm moved out of range nicely.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev lands with a cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zuev !
Zuev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Zuev connects with a jab.
Zuev throws a looping overhand right but Holm ducks down to avoid it.
Zuev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holm.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zuev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#
Holm is rocked!
Holm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holm is still on wobbly legs! Can Zuev finish him?
Zuev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zuev , as that shot connected.
Zuev drops Holm with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Holm! Zuev dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Zuev !
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Wu throws a right and a left that Holm avoids nicely.
Wu connects with the punch.
Wu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wu lands with a straight right. Holm didn't see that one coming.
Holm throws a lazy uppercut
and Wu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wu looks to throw the jab but Holm is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holm has hold of Wu's hands but Wu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wu is trying to control the action in half guard but Holm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holm defending well though. #T1#
Wu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Holm pushes Wu off looking to stand but Wu dives back in and keeps control.
Wu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wu is trying to control. Holm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Wu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Holm pushes Wu off looking to stand but Wu dives back in and keeps control.
Wu 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.
Holm has hold of Wu's hands but Wu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Holm looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wu not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Holm is trying to stand back up but Wu is controlling him
Wu working Holm over with strikes.
Holm is looking to escape.
Wu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wu lands with a punch from half guard.
Wu working the head and body with strikes.
Holm is trying to stand back up but Wu is controlling him
Holm taking some punishment here, with Wu in his half guard.
Wu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wu winds up and cracks Holm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wu thows a huge punch but Holm dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Wu throwing shots but Holm is blocking nicely.
Holm regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wu.
Wu landing with the ground and pound.
Holm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wu.
Wu cracks Holm with a solid left hand.
Wu trying to control but Holm is working from the bottom.
Wu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wu advances to half guard. #T4#
Wu is trying to control. Holm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holm is looking to escape.
Holm is refusing to be controlled, as Wu sits in half guard.
Holm pushes Wu off but Wu dives into side control.
Holm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holm is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wu is controlling him well.
Wu is working Holm over with some ground and pound from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wu tries to advance to mount but Holm denies him.
Holm is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Wu 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#
Holm misses with a wild body shot.
Wu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wu shoots for a double leg takedown but Holm sprawls well. He's pushed Wu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circling - Holm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holm pinned against the cage. Holm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wu feints and as Holm raises his hands in defense, Wu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Holm wants to stand and escape but Wu is having none of it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wu throws an elbow that misses. Holm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wu's guard. Nice move by Holm!#REVB#
Holm wants to stand but Wu has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Wu is working an open guard so Holm takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wu shoots in but Holm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wu dives in and grabs Holm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holm pushes down on Wu's head and hops out.
Holm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wu tries for a takedown but Holm circles away easily
and Holm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wu fails with a takedown attempt.
Holm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Holm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holm can do to turn this around?
Holm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wu.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holm throws out a counter right but Wu avoids it with no problem.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wu.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Wu swings widly with a right hand
and Holm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin Holm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holm blocks a jab.
Wu lands a jab to the nose.
Nice straight punches there by Wu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wu.
Wu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holm sprawls well. Holm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wu gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wu cracks Holm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Holm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wu shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Wu fails with a takedown attempt.
Wu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holm swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wu shoots in and drives through. Holm sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Holm as Wu shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wu throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Charlie Wu is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Wu misses its intended target.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wu connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Holm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wu.
Wu dives in for a single leg takedown but Holm sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Holm throws out a counter right but Wu avoids it with no problem.
Wu misses with an uppercut.
Wu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Holm to counter with a crisp jab.
Wu with a poor takedown
and Holm counters with a straight right hand.
Wu throws a shot from downtown. Holm moves away and avoids it.
Holm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wu with a body shot.
Wu misses with an uppercut
and Wu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Wu is rocked!
Wu walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Holm swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Martin Holm!
A very excited looking Martin Holm rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Island Wars
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Zlatonovic tries to clinch
enabling Holm to counter with a crisp jab.
Holm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Holm counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zlatonovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Zlatonovic has Holm up against the cage in a clinch.
Zlatonovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zlatonovic looking to throw knees to the head but Holm is blocking nicely.
We've been informed that Holm has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Holm gets through Zlatonovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zlatonovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zlatonovic blocks an uppercut.
Zlatonovic tries to work over Holm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holm misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Zlatonovic avoiding damage.
Zlatonovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holm.
Holm throws a head punch that misses.
Holm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zlatonovic backwards.
Zlatonovic trying to stall but Holm improves his position.
Zlatonovic pushes Holm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holm misses with a punch on the inside.
Zlatonovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holm misses with some punches.
Zlatonovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Holm controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Zlatonovic.
Holm blocks an uppercut.
Zlatonovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zlatonovic.
Holm misses with a punch on the inside.
Zlatonovic misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zlatonovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Holm.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zlatonovic.
Holm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zlatonovic scores with a shot to the side of Holm's head.
Holm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zlatonovic backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holm.
Zlatonovic tries to land a knee to the head but Holm blocks with his arms.
Zlatonovic tries a knee to the head but Holm blocks it.
Holm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zlatonovic backwards.
Holm lands with a right to the head.
Holm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zlatonovic backwards.
Holm being controlled against the cage.
Zlatonovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Holm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zlatonovic prevents a body shot from Holm.
Zlatonovic is stalling here.
#T3#
Zlatonovic misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Zlatonovic lands with a left to the head.
Zlatonovic misses with the head strike.
Holm cracks Zlatonovic with a nice body shot.
Holm presses Zlatonovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zlatonovic is breathing heavily.
Zlatonovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zlatonovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zlatonovic or not.
Holm lands with a light punch inside.
Holm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Holm.
Holm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holm lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Holm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holm pushes Zlatonovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Holm.
#T4#
Holm lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holm.
Holm scores with a shoulder strike.
Holm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zlatonovic backwards.
Zlatonovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holm. #ROC2#
Zlatonovic is rocked!
Zlatonovic takes a shot to the head.
Oh Zlatonovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zlatonovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Holm.
Zlatonovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Holm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Holm.
Holm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holm has a couple of punches blocked by Zlatonovic.
Holm has a couple of punches blocked by Zlatonovic.
Holm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zlatonovics head.
Good body shot from Holm.
A short right from Holm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Holm dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Holm sends Zlatonovic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Holm is motioning to the referee to let Zlatonovic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Ibra Zlatonovic has been cut.
Zlatonovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holm swats away the attempt to clinch by Zlatonovic.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zlatonovic is looking to clinch but Holm is avoiding it.
Holm throws out a counter right but Zlatonovic avoids it with no problem.
Zlatonovic is looking to clinch but Holm is avoiding it.
Holm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zlatonovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zlatonovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zlatonovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holm.
Zlatonovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zlatonovics head.
Zlatonovic is working Holm over against the cage.
A short right from Holm on the inside. #T1#
Zlatonovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zlatonovic throws a head punch that misses.
Zlatonovic stalling in the clinch but Holm improves position.
Zlatonovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zlatonovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holm.
Zlatonovic tries to stall but Holm uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zlatonovic blocking some punches.
Zlatonovic blocking some punches.
Holm lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holm.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holm.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holm.
Zlatonovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Holm controls his hands.
Zlatonovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zlatonovic misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Zlatonovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holm is leaning against Zlatonovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holm lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Holm scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zlatonovic blocks an uppercut.
Holm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holm tries a body shot but Zlatonovic blocks it.
Holm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zlatonovic backwards.
Holm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holm scores with a hook to the body.
Holm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zlatonovic backwards.
Zlatonovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holm lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holm.
Holm blocking some punches.
Holm pushes Zlatonovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holm creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Zlatonovic drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Holm!
In his post fight interview, Martin Holm started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
REVOLUTION ISLAND
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Harmbe tries to clinch
and Holm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harmbe tries to clinch but Holm moves away
enabling Holm to counter with a crisp jab.
Harmbe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harmbe doesn't manage to clinch there - Holm circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Holm swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmbe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmbe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Harmbe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Harmbe seems to be looking for submissions.
Harmbe prevents Holm from standing back up.
Holm is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Harmbe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harmbe not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Harmbe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harmbe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Harmbe is trying to work for a kimura but Holm is defending well.
#T3#
Holm is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harmbe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Harmbe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holm has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holm looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Holm is defending against the submission attempts here by Harmbe.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Harmbe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harmbe is taking a breather. Holm says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Holm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harmbe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harmbe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harold Harmbe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Harmbe wants to clinch but Holm slips to the side
and Holm counters with a straight right hand.
Harmbe misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Harmbe clinches with his opponent.
Harmbe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holm working aggressively here.
Holm lands a nice shot to the body.
Holm misses with a body punch.
Harmbe can't get the takedown.
Holm swings wildly with an uppercut but Harmbe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holm has a couple of punches blocked by Harmbe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holm gets underhooks to prevent Harmbe's takedown attempt.
Harmbe is trying to maintain a safe position but Holm gets an underhook and turns Harmbe into the cage.#TD#
Harmbe has Holm pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Harmbe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Holm tumbling to the mat - Harmbe dives into Holm's guard.
Harmbe is standing up over Holm. Holm looks to escape but Harmbe dives into side control.
#T1#
Harmbe tries to advance to mount but Holm denies him.
Harmbe prevents Holm from escaping the position.
Holm is trying to escape the position but Harmbe is controlling the position.
Holm is not content to let Harmbe control the position.
Holm is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Harmbe asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Harmbe is working to tighten his grip on Holm's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Holm has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Harmbe is really squeezing tight and eventually Holm passes out! Harmbe breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harold Harmbe!
Harold Harmbe took some time post fight to say the following; 'i want chico cunha'.
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Event:
Welcome to Revolution
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couture leaning against his opponent.
Couture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holm misses with the head strike.
Couture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Couture blocks an uppercut.
Holm presses Couture against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Holm fails to land.
We've been informed that Holm has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Couture taking a breather.
Couture misses with some punches.
Holm misses with a punch to the body.
Couture blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holm throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture.
Couture blocks an uppercut.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Holm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Couture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Couture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holm throws a head punch that misses.
Holm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture tries a body shot but Holm blocks it.
Couture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holm misses with a punch to the body.
Couture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Couture blocks a body shot from Holm.
Couture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holm throws a head punch that misses.
Holm takes a shot to the head.
Couture takes a shot to the head.
Couture digs a right hand into Holm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holm's gas tank.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
Holm looks winded!
Holm misses with some punches.
Couture misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holm has a couple of punches blocked by Couture.
#T2#
Holm can't find room to land a body shot as Couture controls the action.
Couture gets through Holm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Holm is rocked!
Couture unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Holm! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Couture is unloading with more strikes now! Holm drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Couture!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Couture thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Island Feast
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Zuev throws a lazy uppercut
letting Holm counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Zuev has been cut.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zuev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holm.
Konstantin Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuev misses with an uppercut. Holm saw that one coming.
Zuev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zuev feints a jab promting Holm to slip. Zuev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holm slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zuev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuev blocks a jab.
Zuev throws a hook but Holm avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Zuev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zuev throws out a loose jab but Holm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holm ducks under a wild hook from Zuev .#T1#
Zuev throws a jab when Holm was well out of range.
Zuev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zuev tests Holm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zuev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zuev misses with a hook. Holm ducked under it nicely.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holm takes one to the side of the head.
Zuev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zuev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holm doesn't seem bothered though.
Holm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zuev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Zuev throws a series of punches but Holm avoids them all with ease.
Holm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zuev .
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zuev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holm slips a straight right by Zuev .
Zuev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holm was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuev .
Holm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zuev looks to land a left hand but Holm moved out of range nicely.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holm moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuev misses the body punch
and Holm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuev lands with a shot to the body.
Holm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zuev .
Zuev throws a hook but Holm avoids it easily.
Zuev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Holm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zuev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holm was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuev .
Zuev misses with a hook to the body
and Holm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zuev scores with a punch to the head.
Zuev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holm.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zuev .
Sloppy strikes from Zuev . Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Zuev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zuev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Decent striking displayed by Zuev there.
Zuev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zuev misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holm looks to throw the jab but Zuev is out of range.
Zuev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zuev throws the left hand but Holm avoids the punch easily.
Zuev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zuev .
Zuev throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Holm counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zuev ! Holm lets Zuev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Zuev is rocked!
Zuev looks to land a left hand but Holm moved out of range nicely.
Oh Zuev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zuev swings widly with a right hand
and Holm counters with a right hand from hell and Zuev is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Holm!
After the fight, Martin Holm was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
So High
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Holm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fedorov.
Holm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holm slips a jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov looks to land a right hand but Holm moved out of range.
Holm ducks right into an uppercut from Fedorov.
Fedorov lands a nice shot that snaps Holm's head back.
Fedorov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fedorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Fedorov does no damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fedorov.
Fedorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holm counters with a stiff right hand.
Holm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KING OF PAIN in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Fedorov. #T1#
Fedorov misses with a looping left.
Fedorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holm was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedorov.
Ivan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov throws an off balance right hand
and Holm counters with a stiff right hand.
Holm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Holm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holm takes one to the side of the head.
Fedorov throws a sloppy body shot
and Holm counters with a one-two to the body.
Fedorov swings for the body but Holm moves out of range.
Fedorov throws a body punch but Holm moves out of range.
Fedorov moves to clinch but Holm breaks away
letting Holm counter with a right hand.
Fedorov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedorov connects with a body shot.
Fedorov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Holm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Holm is looking to counter punch.
Holm slips a jab from Fedorov.
A little feinted left hand from Holm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fedorov takes a swing at Holm's ribcage but misses.
Fedorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holm loads up on a big right hand but Fedorov slips the punch.#T3#
Fedorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holm drops Fedorov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Holm follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Holm!
Martin Holm decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
LH15: Hackett vs Schmo II
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Stoimenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Stoimenov misses with a hook. Holm ducked under it nicely.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Holm scores with the left hand. Stoimenov knows he should have avoided that one.
Holm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoimenov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoimenov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holm.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoimenov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stoimenov connects with the punch.
Holm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoimenov.
Holm throws out a counter right but Stoimenov avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Stoimenov cracks Holm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Stoimenov.
Holm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stoimenov misses with a wild body shot.
Stoimenov throws a looping overhand right but Holm ducks down to avoid it.
Stoimenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Holm walks into a left hand.
Stoimenov lands a jab to Holm's midsection.
A jab from Stoimenov misses.
Stoimenov misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stoimenov.#T2#
Stoimenov takes a swing at Holm's ribcage but misses.
Holm moves out of range as Stoimenov strikes.
Stoimenov cracks Holm with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoimenov misses with an uppercut.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoimenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Holm misses.
Stoimenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holm moves out of range as Stoimenov strikes.
Holm looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stoimenov throws a body punch but Holm moves out of range.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoimenov throws an overhand right that lands on Holm's shoulder, as Holm tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Stoimenov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoimenov misses with a jab to the body
and Holm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoimenov misses with a straight right.
Holm avoids the body shot from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holm slips a jab from Stoimenov.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Stoimenov.
Holm throws out a counter right but Stoimenov avoids it with no problem.
Stoimenov misses with a right hand
and Holm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoimenov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holm.
Holm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoimenov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Stoimenov misses with a hook. Holm ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Holm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoimenov.
Holm slips under a jab.
Holm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holm throws out a loose jab but Stoimenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoimenov loads up on a big right hand but Holm slips the punch.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivaylo Stoimenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holm slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoimenov misses with an uppercut.
Stoimenov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holm walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivaylo Stoimenov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stoimenov takes a swing at Holm's ribcage but misses.
Stoimenov scores with a hook.
Stoimenov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good exchange - Stoimenov coming out on top.
Stoimenov misses with a hook
letting Holm counter with a right hand.
Stoimenov scores with the left hand. Holm knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Holm misses.
Stoimenov lands with an overhand left.
Stoimenov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stoimenov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holm.
Holm avoids the body shot from Stoimenov.
Holm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Stoimenov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Holm is rocked!
Stoimenov drops Holm with a big left hand! Holm is injured, injured bad! Stoimenov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivaylo Stoimenov!
Ivaylo Stoimenov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
LH12: Hackett vs Stoimenov
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
no misses with a takedown
and no takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
no shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holm sprawls well. Holm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. no gets slowly back to his feet.
no misses with a takedown
and Holm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Por no. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
no shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holm counters with a straight right hand.
no shoots in and drives through. Holm sprawls well.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
no is breathing heavily.#T1#
no shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holm sprawls well. Holm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. no gets slowly back to his feet.
Holm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
no fails with the takedown
and Holm counters with a straight right hand.
no shoots for a double leg takedown but Holm sprawls well. He's pushed no's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
no shoots for a takedown but Holm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
no shoots for a takedown but Holm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Holm misses.
Holm throws a hook to the side of no's head but no sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
no seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
no with a poor takedown
and Holm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Holm shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. no takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Holm sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! no bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Holm!
In his post fight interview, Martin Holm started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
LH8: Houghton vs Cormier
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Rovanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holm counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Rovanov has been cut.
Rovanov throws a jab when Holm was well out of range.
Rovanov misses with a takedown
enabling Holm to counter with a crisp jab.
Rovanov misses with an uppercut.
Rovanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rovanov tries for a takedown but Holm circles away easily
and Holm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rovanov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Rovanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovanov misses with a looping right.
Holm throws out a counter right but Rovanov avoids it with no problem.
Rovanov moves to clinch but Holm breaks away #KD2#
and Holm counters with a nice right hand that sends Rovanov toppling to the canvas! Rovanov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Holm finish him?!#ROC2#
Rovanov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holm drops Rovanov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Holm follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Holm!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Paul sizes up Holm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holm throws out the jab.
Paul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paul shoots in for a double leg but Holm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paul.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Paul looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holm!
Holm is trying to buck Paul off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Holm sneaks out the side door and pushes Paul away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Paul jabs Holm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Holm misses.
Paul takes a swing at Holm's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
Holm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paul with a body shot.
Paul misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Paul fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holm sprawls well initially but Paul persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Paul content to control rather than advance.
Paul wants to take a breather but Holm is having none of it.
Paul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holm wants to get back to his feet.
Paul is trying to control the action in half guard but Holm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Holm tries to kick Paul off but Paul keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holm takes one to the side of the head.
Holm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holm wants it to stay on the feet.
Paul misses with a few strikes there.
John Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul clobbers Holm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holm slips under a jab.
Paul shoots for a takedown but Holm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Paul thuds a left hand into Holm's body.#T4#
Holm slips under a jab.
Paul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holm's waist but Holm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paul off to one side.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paul shoots in looking for a takedown but Holm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paul. Holm does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paul has been working on his balance at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Holm.
Paul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paul just misses with a punch to the body.
Paul takes a swing at Holm's ribcage but misses.
Holm moves away from the strike by Paul.
Paul lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Holm leaves Paul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paul throws a body shot but no joy.
Holm throws out a counter right but Paul avoids it with no problem.
Paul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Paul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul misses with a straight right.
Paul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holm doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Paul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holm.
Paul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holm manages to avoid it.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paul shoots in but no luck this time.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paul.
Paul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holm moves away.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
Holm slips a jab from Paul.
Paul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paul with a body shot.
Martin Holm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holm moves away.
Holm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Holm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holm throws out a counter right but Paul avoids it with no problem.
Paul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holm was well out of range. Poor timing from Paul.
Paul blocks a jab.
John Paul is winning the standup battle so far.
Paul throws a body punch but Holm moves out of range.
Holm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paul throws a shot from downtown. Holm moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paul misses with a hook.#T4#
A big left from Holm misses.
A jab from Holm does it's job there.
Paul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holm at a distance.
Paul fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holm avoids it really well and circles away.
Holm ducks under a wild hook from Paul.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paul is defended easily by Holm.
Holm is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Holm misses with an uppercut.
Paul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paul looks to score with a jab to the body but Holm is just out of range.
Holm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paul with a body shot.
Paul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paul fails with the takedown.
Holm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paul with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paul.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Holm might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Holm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paul.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Paul misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Paul. #ES2#
Holm throws Paul to one side and escapes!
Paul looks to score with a jab to the body but Holm is just out of range.
Holm cracks Paul with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like John Paul has been cut.
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holm defends it nicely.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Holm as Paul shoots in.
The crowd cheers as Paul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holm doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holm is fending him off so far but Paul persists. Nope, Holm circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Paul closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Holm pushes Paul off and gets back to his feet.
Martin Holm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holm counters with a stiff right hand.
Paul takes one on the button.
Paul swings for the body but Holm moves out of range.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Holm as he connects with a hook.
Paul misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Holm drops Paul with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Paul looks back up at him and smiles so Holm waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Paul is rocked!
Paul is holding his hands too far apart here. Holm throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Paul is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Holm!
The defeated John Paul had this to say: 'God bless'.
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