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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Khabilov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khabilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Khabilov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holmes defends it nicely.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Khabilov is avoiding it.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Khabilov circles away.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes wants to clinch.#CL2#
Holmes clinches up with Khabilov and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holmes blocks the elbow strike.
Holmes working Khabilov over with knees to the body.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes trying to land knees to the body.
Holmes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Holmes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Khabilov.
Holmes lands an elbow inside that Khabilov shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Ruslan Khabilov has been cut.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but Khabilov blocks it.
Holmes avoids the elbow strike from Khabilov, against the cage.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khabilov blocks it with crossed arms.
Holmes throws an elbow but it misses.
Holmes pushes off an throws an elbow but Khabilov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Khabilov can't break the clinch.
Holmes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khabilov is defending well for now.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khabilov tries to break free but Holmes pushes him back against the cage.
Khabilov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holmes walks away with a smile on his face. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Holmes rushes Khabilov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khabilov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2##BC#
Khabilov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Holmes moves into the clinch.
Khabilov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holmes smiles and moves away.
Khabilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Khabilov tries to counter by clinching up but Holmes breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Khabilov shoots in and bounces Holmes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khabilov prevents Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Khabilov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Khabilov'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.#T3#
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khabilov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khabilov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Holmes manages to circle out of the way.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khabilov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Khabilov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes tries to clinch but Khabilov moves out of range.
Khabilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Holmes wants to clinch but Khabilov slips to the side
and Khabilov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khabilov throws a wild body kick that Holmes sees coming a mile off.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Khabilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes tries to clinch #TD#
and Khabilov counters with a single leg into guard. Holmes didn't expect that.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khabilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Khabilov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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 Ruslan Khabilov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Khabilov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khabilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Casey Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holmes as he jumps to the side.
Holmes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Khabilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khabilov.
An inside leg kick from Khabilov misses.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khabilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Khabilov pushes him off.
Khabilov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Khabilov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes tries to clinch but Khabilov is having none of it. #CL2#
Holmes has closed the distance and engaged Khabilov in a clinch.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Khabilov.
Holmes prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Khabilov manages to pull guard.
Khabilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holmes.
Khabilov controlling the position.#SUB#
Holmes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holmes throwing strikes from guard but Khabilov blocks nicely.
Holmes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Khabilov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Holmes rolls with it to try and escape but Khabilov cranks on the arm and Holmes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Khabilov!
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Event:
ECFC 70
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khabilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khabilov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
Khabilov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Holmes gets caught napping as Khabilov dives in and scores a takedown. Holmes manages to retain guard.#SU#
Khabilov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Khabilov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holmes's guard.
Holmes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khabilov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Holmes is working an open guard so Khabilov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
Holmes wants to clinch#TD#
and Khabilov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holmes won't be happy with that.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet here but Khabilov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Holmes's back.
Khabilov controls the position.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khabilov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Holmes.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Holmes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Khabilov.
Holmes trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in full control for now. #T2#
Khabilov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Khabilov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Holmes is looking for a way out. #SUB#
Holmes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Holmes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Khabilov controlling the positon.#T3#
Holmes is trying to stand back up.
Khabilov biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Khabilov looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Holmes showing good submission defense here.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khabilov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Holmes doesn't escape.
Khabilov misses with a punch to the head. #T4#
Khabilov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khabilov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Holmes trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in full control for now.
Khabilov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Holmes showing good submission defense here.
Khabilov controls the position.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khabilov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holmes is trying to stand back up.
Khabilov controlling the position well here. Holmes rolled but Khabilov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Khabilov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Holmes for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khabilov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Khabilov clinches up with Holmes and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Khabilov decides to pull guard.
Khabilov is pulling down on Holmes's head to control his posture.
Holmes cracks Khabilov with a solid left hand.
Khabilov is pulling down on Holmes's head. It's preventing any offense from Holmes, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khabilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Holmes throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes wanted to stand there but Khabilov had control of the position.
Holmes is fighting to break Khabilov's control of his arms but Khabilov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Khabilov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khabilov's brow. #T1#
Holmes pushes off an throws an elbow but Khabilov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
Holmes letting Khabilov take a breather here.#TD#
Khabilov pulls guard. #SUB#
Khabilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holmes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Khabilov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holmes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holmes throws an elbow that misses. Khabilov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holmes's guard. Nice move by Khabilov!#REVR#
Khabilov is standing up over Holmes. Holmes looks to escape but Khabilov dives into side control.
Holmes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Khabilov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khabilov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Khabilov lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Khabilov is staying tight to Holmes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Holmes bucks up and tries to throw Khabilov off but instead Khabilov has got his back!#SUB#
Khabilov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Holmes wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Khabilov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Khabilov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khabilov controls the position.#SUB#
Khabilov looking to break Holmes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Holmes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Khabilov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Khabilov is riding his opponent, not letting Holmes buck him off.
Holmes covers up after that shot from Khabilov.
What can Holmes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Khabilov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khabilov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Holmes. #T4#
Holmes trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ruslan Khabilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khabilov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Khabilov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Holmes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov scores with strikes from the back.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Holmes is looking to clinch but Khabilov is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Khabilov.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khabilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Khabilov is avoiding it.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Khabilov pushes him off.
Ruslan Khabilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khabilov scores with a head kick.
Khabilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khabilov is defended easily by Holmes.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khabilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khabilov throws a big counter combination but Holmes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch but Khabilov moves away
and Khabilov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes tries to clinch but Khabilov moves out of range. #T1#
Holmes is looking to clinch but Khabilov is avoiding it.
Khabilov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Khabilov circles away.
#TD#
Khabilov feints and as Holmes raises his hands in defense, Khabilov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khabilov stops Holmes from standing up.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
Khabilov prevents Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khabilov controls the pace.
Khabilov'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.#SUB#
Khabilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khabilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Khabilov is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khabilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Casey Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Khabilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Khabilov misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Holmes wants to clinch.
Casey Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Khabilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khabilov attempts a counter takedown but Holmes avoids it well and moves away.
Khabilov takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Khabilov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khabilov lands in his opponent's guard.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Khabilov isn't so interested in that idea.
Khabilov slips nicely into half guard.
Khabilov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Khabilov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khabilov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khabilov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Khabilov prevents Holmes from standing back up.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Holmes is defending well.
Khabilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khabilov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holmes defending well though.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khabilov thows a huge punch but Holmes dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Khabilov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khabilov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Khabilov!
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Event:
ECFC FN 34
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Grey circles away.
Holmes tries to clinch but Grey is having none of it.
A nice side step and Grey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Holmes tries to keep at a distance but Grey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holmes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes tries a body shot but Grey blocks it.
#TD2#
Grey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grey manages to end up in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Grey stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Grey keeps the fight on the outside.
Grey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grey counters with a left and a right that stings Holmes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Grey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Holmes tries to clinch up but Grey circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Grey keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Grey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holmes sprawls well initially but Grey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Holmes tries to kick Grey off but Grey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Holmes is defending well.
Holmes is trying to stand up here but Grey is controlling him well.
Grey tries to pass to full mount but Holmes defends it.
Holmes looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SU2#
Grey stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grey misses with the combination.
Grey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holmes's waist but Holmes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grey off to one side.
Casey Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes moves to clinch but Grey breaks away #TD2#
and Grey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holmes's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grey throws a big elbow that misses.
Grey controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Grey stands and steps away. Holmes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Holmes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3##CL#
Holmes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Grey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Grey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Grey pushes him off.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Grey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.
Grey tries for a takedown but Holmes manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Grey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grey paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Grey clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey is defending well for now.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grey stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Holmes misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Grey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
#CL2#
Grey pushes Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Grey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grey blocks an elbow strike from Holmes.
Grey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grey blocks an elbow strike.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes looking to throw knees to the head but Grey is blocking nicely.
Grey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holmes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Grey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Grey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Holmes is trying to stand up here but Grey is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Grey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Holmes tries to clinch up
and Grey counters with a series of strikes. Holmes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Holmes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
Holmes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holmes wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Grey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holmes's guard.
Holmes wants to stand but Grey is controlling the position.
Grey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Holmes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Grey passes into half guard.
Grey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grey tries to pass to full mount but Holmes defends it.
Holmes is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Grey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grey passes to side control.
Grey moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Grey cracks Holmes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Holmes pushes Grey away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Grey gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2#
Grey stands up and beckons Holmes to his feet. #CL2#
Grey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmes misses with some punches.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey is defending well for now.#BC2#
Grey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grey darts in looking for a takedown but Holmes gets double underhooks and turns Grey into the cage.
Grey tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grey with the counter takedown but Holmes avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes wants to clinch.#T3#
Holmes wants to clinch
and Grey counters with a straight right hand.
Grey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holmes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grey counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmes looks to clinch
and Grey counters with a left and a right that stings Holmes.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Grey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Grey circles away and keeps his distance.
Grey keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Grey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Grey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grey looks to land a body kick but Holmes moved away.
As Grey tries to get set, Holmes tries to push him back and clinch up but Grey manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Grey persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.
Casey Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Grey.
Grey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grey feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Grey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Grey drags the fight down to the ground.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Grey won't let him. #ES2#
Grey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holmes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Holmes tries to clinch but Grey is having none of it.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Grey is avoiding it.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
#CL2#
Grey clinches.
Ethan Grey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmes takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Grey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Holmes tries to clinch up
and Grey counters with a straight right hand.
Grey keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes closes the distance but Grey moves to the side
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Grey is avoiding it.
Grey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
Holmes wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Grey is avoiding it.
Ethan Grey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Grey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grey! But no joy.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Grey circles away and keeps his distance.
Grey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Holmes wants to clinch
and Grey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holmes thinking.
Grey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Grey circles away.
#CL2#
Grey has Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Grey looking to throw knees to the head but Holmes is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Grey jumps into guard, dragging Holmes to the mat.
Holmes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Grey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grey has control of Holmes's left arm, preventing Holmes from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grey is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Holmes wants to stand and escape but Grey is having none of it. #T2##SU2#
Grey stands up from Holmes's guard - Grey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Grey keeps it at a distance.
Casey Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Grey keeps it at a distance.
Grey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Grey pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grey! But no joy.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ethan Grey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grey shoots for a double leg takedown but Holmes sprawls well. He's pushed Grey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Holmes misses the target.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Holmes moves to clinch but Grey breaks away #TD2#
and Grey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Holmes pushes Grey off looking to stand but Grey dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Holmes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Grey is taking a breather. Holmes 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holmes avoids the head kick by Grey.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Grey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grey is working for takedown but Holmes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holmes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes misses with the head strike.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grey avoids it.#TD2#
Grey successfully pulls guard.
Holmes with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Grey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holmes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ethan Grey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grey wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grey pulls Holmes in to control the position.
Grey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holmes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Casey Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Grey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Grey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Grey!
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ECFC 69
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Holmes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holmes throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Connor pulls Holmes into guard.
Holmes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Connor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Connor keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Connor circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Connor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes is looking to clinch. #TD#
Holmes gets caught napping as Connor dives in and scores a takedown. Holmes manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Connor controls the pace.
Connor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Connor isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Connor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Connor scores with a jab. Holmes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Connor circles away and keeps his distance.
As Holmes looks to move away, Connor throws a big counter combo but Holmes just gets out of the way.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Connor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holmes.#T2#
Holmes closes the distance but Connor moves to the side
and Connor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holmes tries to clinch but Connor moves away
and Connor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holmes thinking. #TD#
Connor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holmes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Connor has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Holmes!#SUB#
Connor looking for a guillotine from mount but Holmes is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Connor cracks Holmes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Connor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holmes tries to buck Connor off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Holmes is controlling an arm, preventing Connor from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Connor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Connor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Connor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Connor with shots to the head and body - Holmes looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Holmes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Connor landing strikes from the mount.
Holmes wants to try and get back to his feet.
Connor scoring with strikes but Holmes is staying in there.
Holmes is trying to stand.
Connor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Connor is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Connor lands a nice shot to the head.
Connor controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Holmes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Connor.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Connor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Connor with shots to the head and body - Holmes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Connor controlling the position easily from mount.
Holmes is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor 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#
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Connor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Connor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Connor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Connor stops Holmes from standing up.
Connor tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard. #SU#
Connor gets to his feet. Holmes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Connor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes looks to clinch #TD#
and Connor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holmes is looking to stand back up but Connor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Holmes.
Holmes looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Connor is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
#T1#
Holmes is trying to stand back up but Connor is controlling him
#SU#
Connor stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Holmes to get to his feet. #TD#
Connor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holmes to the mat! Holmes manages to get full guard.
Connor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Connor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Connor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Connor 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Connor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Connor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Connor decides to stand back up. Connor steps back and let's Holmes get back to his feet.#T2#
Connor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from Connor misses.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor attempts a counter takedown but Holmes avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Holmes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Connor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Connor advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor taking a breather here. #SUB#
Connor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holmes is being controlled here. #T3#
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet here but Connor is keeping cool and he's managed to take Holmes's back.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Connor has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Connor working for a choke but Holmes is defending well.
Connor slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Connor trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Holmes doesn't escape. #T4#
Holmes wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Connor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Connor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holmes is trying to stand back up.
Even with his hooks in, Connor manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Holmes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes tries to clinch up
and Connor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Connor scores with a takedown into Holmes's guard.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Connor is controlling him. #SU#
Connor gets to his feet - Holmes follows without any prompting.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Holmes gets caught napping as Connor dives in and scores a takedown. Holmes manages to retain guard.
Connor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Connor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Connor is controlling him.
Connor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Connor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jimmie Connor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Connor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Connor prevents Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Connor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holmes wants to stand and escape but Connor is having none of it.
Connor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Connor passes Holmes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Connor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Holmes is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Connor content just to control the position here.
Holmes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Connor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Connor with good strikes from the mount here!
Connor with the ground and pound from mount.
Connor content just to control the position here.
Holmes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Holmes is trying to stand.
The referee warns Holmes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Connor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Connor working the ground and pound effectively.
Holmes squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SU#
Connor is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor throws a quick counter head kick but Holmes was just out of range.
Holmes looks to clinch
and Connor counters with a three punch combo that has Holmes backing up. Holmes nods at Connor to acknowledge the strikes.
Connor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Casey Holmes has been cut.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connor works the jab nicely.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Connor keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Connor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holmes sprawls well initially but Connor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Connor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Connor decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jimmie Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#TD#
Connor feints and as Holmes raises his hands in defense, Connor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Connor passes into half guard.
Holmes pushes Connor off looking to stand but Connor dives back in and keeps control.
Connor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holmes tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Connor manages to move to mount!
Casey Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmie Connor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Connor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Connor!
Jimmie Connor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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