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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Holman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. West was covering up waiting for the punch and Holman finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
West has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Horrible takedown attempt by West or perhaps it was just good defense by Holman, which made it look bad.
Holman shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
West shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Holman eats them both and turns towards West to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Numbers Holman has been cut.
West tries to close the distance and clinch but Holman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
West shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Holman tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg. #T1#
Holman is trying to stand.
Holman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of West's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take West's back!
West tries to break free.
Holman missing with punches from the back. #SUB#
West showing good submission defense here.
Holman lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
West is trying to stand back up. #T2#
West can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holman is trying to stick to West's back but West is turning into Holman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Holman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by West.#SU2#
West stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Holman shoots in but no luck this time.
West dives in for a single leg takedown but Holman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Numbers Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie West.
Holman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
West tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holman shoots for a takedown but West saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holman circles away from the clinch attempt.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Holman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in West's guard.#ES2#
West pushes Holman off and scrambles back to his feet.
West looks winded!
West wants to clinch.#T4#
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holman is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Holman circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Holman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. West quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
West manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Holman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on West - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Holman jumps guard and drags West to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
West avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holman wants to get back to his feet but West is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
West stands up from Holman's guard - West perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixie West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Numbers Holman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
West has Holman up against the cage in a clinch.
West tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holman smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
West bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holman is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
West stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Holman leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Numbers Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie West.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holman circles away.
West is breathing heavily.
West misses with a head kick.
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holman pinned against the cage. Holman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Holman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holman tries to counter with a takedown but West is quick to defend against it.
Dixie West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for West with that takedown attempt.
Holman attempts a counter takedown but West avoids it well and moves away.
Holman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? West is fending him off so far but Holman persists. Nope, West circles away and we're back to standing.
Holman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West shoots in but no luck this time.
Holman throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
West shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holman counters with a big head kick but West shrugs it off. #T3##TD#
Holman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into West's guard.
West wants to improve his position but instead Holman has moved into half guard.
Ground and pound from Holman. #SU#
Holman escapes and gets back to his feet.
Numbers Holman is winning the standup battle so far.
Holman closes the distance and clinches up with West, looking for a takedown. Holman pushes West against the cage but West circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Holman shoots in and gets a takedown into West's guard.
Holman postures up.
#SU#
Holman gets to his feet. West looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4##TD#
Holman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holman showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Holman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so West is just riding it out for now. Holman eventually gives up the hold.
West is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numbers Holman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Numbers Holman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Holman counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
West breaks from the clinch.
Holman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
West moves into range and clinches up with Holman.
Holman is trying to push West away but West has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holman is trying to pull guard but West turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holman is trying to pull guard but West has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for West.
Holman throws a head punch that misses.
West is working for takedown but Holman is calmly controlling the position for now.
West is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Numbers Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie West.
West will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Holman up against the cage.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
West manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Holman landing with the ground and pound.
West is trying to control the position but Holman postures up.
West is pulling down on Holman's head to control his posture.
Holman wants to stand but West is controlling his posture from full guard.
West working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holman.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Holman is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
West keeping moving, preventing Holman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holman slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Holman or perhaps it was just good defense by West, which made it look bad.
Holman shoots in and drives through. West sprawls well.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holman circles away.
Holman misses with a takedown attempt
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. West tries to avoid it but Holman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag West to the ground. West escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dixie West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##TD#
Holman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches West napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
West sneaks out the side door and pushes Holman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Holman. No joy for West on that attempt.
Holman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie West!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Holman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Hughes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holman sprawls well initially but Hughes persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hughes is working for a kimura but Holman is defending it quite comfortably.
Holman tries to kick Hughes off but Hughes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Holman wants to get back to full guard but Hughes has passed into side control.
Hughes scores with punches from side control.
Hughes controls the position.
Holman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hughes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is working Holman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holman is looking for a sweep.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Holman manages to get back to half guard.
Hughes sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Hughes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holman is trying to stand up here but Hughes is controlling him well.
Hughes drops an elbow to the side of Holman's head.
Holman tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Hughes wants to control but Holman is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Hughes there.
Hughes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holman wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Hughes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Holman is looking to improve his position.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Holman is defending well.
Hughes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Holman manages to get to full guard.
#SU2#
Hughes gets to his feet. Holman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Hughes clinches up with Holman and pushes him back against the cage.
Hughes is working for takedown but Holman is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Hughes working hard to break the clinch.
Hughes fails to pull guard.
Holman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Hughes pulls Holman into guard.
Holman chips away with some ground and pound.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holman lands a couple of elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hughes holds on and takes a little breather.
Holman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Holman from controlling successfully. #SU#
Holman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holman.
Hughes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holman attempts a counter takedown but Hughes avoids it well and moves away.
Holman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hughes's waist but Hughes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holman off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Hughes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hughes scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Hughes dominated that round.
That's time! Holman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Holman keeps the fight on the outside.
Holman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Hughes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hughes lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Holman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.
Holman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Holman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
Hughes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU2#
Hughes stands up and waves to Holman to follow him.
Hughes lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holman fails with a takedown attempt.
Jake Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hughes gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Hughes is nestled in close to Holman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hughes controlling the pace.
Hughes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holman wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Hughes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holman defends it well.
Holman wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
#T3#
Hughes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holman is trying to stand back up but Hughes is controlling him
Hughes uses his free foot to push down on Holman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Holman.
Holman is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hughes has taken his back!
Hughes lands shots from the back.
Holman tries to escape but Hughes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Holman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Holman is trying to break free.
#T4##SUB2#
Holman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hughes's arms.
I would not like to be Holman right now.
Hughes is not going to allow Holman to sit and survive in this position.
Hughes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Holman tries to escape but Hughes has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Hughes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hughes trying to control momentarily.
Jake Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holman tries to escape but Hughes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holman throws an elbow that misses.
Holman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hughes jumps guard but Holman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holman defends well and Hughes ends up having to push Holman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Holman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Hughes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hughes is in Holman's guard.
Holman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1##SUB#
Holman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hughes stays in close to Holman's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holman can't keep his opponent in guard - Hughes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hughes trying to control the action but Holman is working from the bottom.
Holman gets back to full guard.
#SU2#
Hughes stands up from Holman's guard - Hughes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hughes takes a swing at Holman's ribcage but misses.
Holman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hughes sprawls and moves away.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holman as he avoids it easily.
Holman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hughes.
Numbers Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Hughes.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holman.
Holman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hughes throws a head kick but Holman moves out of range.
Holman is looking to counter the offense by Hughes and move into the clinch.
Holman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Hughes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hughes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hughes jumps guard but Holman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hughes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holman pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Hughes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hughes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holman up against the cage.
Hughes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Holman stalls. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Holman jumps into guard, dragging Hughes to the mat.
#ES#
Holman kicks Hughes off and gets to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Hughes scores with a takedown into Holman's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Hughes.
Well Hughes 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Hughes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holman is defended easily by Hoolihan.
Hoolihan moves in looking to clinch but Holman pushes him off.
Hoolihan has a takedown stuffed.
Holman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hoolihan.
Hoolihan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoolihan throws a combination. Holman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hoolihan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Holman to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Hoolihan pushes Holman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1##TD2#
Hoolihan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holman's half guard.
Hoolihan trying to control from half guard but Holman is working away. #ES#
Holman kicks Hoolihan off and gets back to his feet.
Holman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoolihan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holman somewhat.
Hoolihan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Holman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Hoolihan has one foot on Holman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bernard Hoolihan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
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!
Hoolihan is looking to clinch but Holman is avoiding it.
Holman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hoolihan leaves Holman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoolihan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Holman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numbers Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoolihan throws a head kick but Holman moves out of range.
Holman attempts a counter takedown but Hoolihan avoids it well and moves away.
Holman shoots in but Hoolihan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Hoolihan clinches up with Holman and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Hoolihan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holman pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Hoolihan clinches up with Holman and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoolihan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Holman to keep the fight standing.
Holman keeps control of Hoolihan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoolihan stalling the fight.
Hoolihan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Holman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holman tries to pull guard but Hoolihan holds him up against the cage and eventually Holman drops back down to his feet.
Hoolihan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoolihan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoolihan tries to pull guard but Holman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hoolihan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Hoolihan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Numbers Holman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hoolihan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoolihan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Holman gets tackled into the cage by Hoolihan. Hoolihan maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Hoolihan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Holman is trying to keep an underhook but Hoolihan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bernard Hoolihan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holman looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES#
Holman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hoolihan is on him like a limpet, forcing Holman back against the cage.#T1#
Holman jumps guard but Hoolihan stands there with Holman around his waist. Holman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holman working aggressively here.
Holman lands an elbow inside that Hoolihan shrugs off.
Holman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holman. #TD#
Holman successfully pulls guard.
Holman controls Hoolihan momentarily but Hoolihan frees himself.
Hoolihan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB#
Holman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hoolihan stacks Holman 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 Hoolihan!
Hoolihan moves into full mount!
Hoolihan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Holman can't escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holman is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hoolihan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hoolihan lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Hoolihan looking to isolate an arm here. Holman doesn't see it coming and as Hoolihan extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Hoolihan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernard Hoolihan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Holman blocks a head kick by Whitehead.
#CL2#
Whitehead rushes Holman and presses him up against the cage.
Whitehead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holman's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Numbers Holman has been cut.
Whitehead lands an uppercut.
Whitehead stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Whitehead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead defending well as Holman loads up on a big left hand.
Whitehead tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holman defends well and Whitehead ends up having to push Holman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Holman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Holman stuffs the takedown.
Holman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitehead sprawls and moves away.
Holman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Whitehead goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Whitehead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Whitehead.#CL2#
Whitehead clinches up with Holman and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Whitehead manages to pull guard.
Holman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holman is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitehead has wrist control.
Holman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whitehead managing to control the position. #ES2#
Whitehead has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Holman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Whitehead effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Holman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Whitehead just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Whitehead breaks the clinch.
Whitehead throws a nice looking combination but Holman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Whitehead moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Whitehead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whitehead tries to clinch but Holman moves away
and Holman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holman has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Whitehead rushes Holman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##TD2#
Whitehead manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Holman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Whitehead avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holman preventing the sweep. #SU#
Holman gets to his feet. Whitehead looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Holman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Whitehead closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Whitehead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James Whitehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitehead is looking to clinch. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Whitehead as Holman shoots in.
A nice side step and Whitehead releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numbers Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holman shoots in for a takedown but Whitehead shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Whitehead's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Whitehead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitehead slaps away a takedown attempt from Holman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Holman backs off Whitehead throws a huge counter combo but Holman manages to avoid it all.
Whitehead misses the shot to the body.
Holman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whitehead tries to avoid it but Holman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whitehead to the ground. Whitehead escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holman fails with a takedown attempt.
Holman is breathing heavily.
Whitehead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Whitehead takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Whitehead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Numbers Holman's cut.
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#
Holman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Whitehead stuffs the takedown attempt from Holman. Holman gets slowly back to his feet.
Whitehead lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2#
Holman is rocked!
Holman backs away from a small jab... but Whitehead lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Holman crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Whitehead with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). James Whitehead!
A victorious James Whitehead thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffithson stuffs the takedown.
Griffithson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holman throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Griffithson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Griffithson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holman is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Holman working for a triangle but Griffithson defends it easily.
Holman looking for a sweep. Not yet Holman, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Holman working for a triangle but Griffithson defends it easily.
Holman wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB#
Griffithson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holman being controlled here, momentarily.
Griffithson postures up.
Holman wants to sweep here but Griffithson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Griffithson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holman has his hands on Griffithson's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffithson wants to stand but Holman is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Griffithson leaves Holman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Griffithson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holman's guard.#SU2#
Griffithson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Holman fails with the takedown
and Griffithson counters with a three punch combo that has Holman backing up. Holman nods at Griffithson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numbers Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Griffithson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Griffithson throws a counter combo.
Holman is breathing heavily.
Holman doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Griffithson counters with a takedown into side control.
Griffithson takes a little break here. Holman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU2#
Griffithson stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
Holman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffithson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Griffithson throws a head kick but Holman moves out of range.
#TD2#
Griffithson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Holman has his foot on Griffithson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffithson works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffithson landing some decent shots from guard.
Griffithson cracks Holman with a solid left hand.
Griffithson content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffithson won't allow Holman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Holman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Griffithson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Griffithson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice combination there by Griffithson.
Holman swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffithson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffithson wants to clinch.#T1#
Griffithson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holman misses with a head kick.
Griffithson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Holman is rocked!
Holman shoots in for a double leg but Griffithson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oh Holman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Holman.
Alexander Griffithson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffithson connects with a superb combination that knocks Holman out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Griffithson before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Holman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Griffithson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Scannagatta tries to close the distance and clinch but Holman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Scannagatta manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Scannagatta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Holman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Scannagatta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holman passes into side control.
Scannagatta is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Holman decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Scannagatta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Holman kicks Scannagatta off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Scannagatta.#T1#
Scannagatta throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Holman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Holman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Holman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Holman swats away the attempt to clinch by Scannagatta.
Scannagatta has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Holman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Scannagatta tries for a takedown but Holman manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Holman pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Holman looking for a triangle here. Scannagatta is fighting it but it looks tight! Holman pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Scannagatta is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Numbers Holman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Holman gets tackled into the cage by Belthorne. Belthorne maintains the clinch.
Holman is trying to push Belthorne away but Belthorne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Belthorne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holman pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Belthorne successfully pulls guard.
Belthorne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holman postures up in Belthorne's guard and throws a big left but Belthorne blocks it.
Holman wants to stand but Belthorne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Belthorne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Belthorne manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holman tries to pull guard but Belthorne holds him up against the cage and eventually Holman drops back down to his feet.
Belthorne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belthorne wants to take the fight to the mat but Holman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Numbers Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Belthorne.#T1#
Belthorne blocking some punches.
Holman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belthorne.
Belthorne tries to pull guard but Holman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Belthorne pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Holman has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Belthorne to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Holman is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Belthorne pulls down on the head and he's put Holman to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grant Belthorne!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Holman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henney as he jumps to the side.
Henney tries to clinch but Holman moves away
and Holman counters with a head kick. That will keep Henney thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sloppy strikes from Henney. Those never looked like landing.
Henney fails with a takedown attempt.
Henney throws a leg kick
and Holman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henney misses with a two punch combination.
Henney throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Holman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Henney throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Henney looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##SUB2#
Henney had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holman defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Henney looking for a guillotine here but Holman defends easily.
Henney seems keen to control Holman's posture.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holman throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Henney working for a triangle but Holman defends it easily.
Henney trying to keep a closed guard but Holman is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A low kick from Henney misses #TD#
and Holman counters with a takedown into side control.
Holman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Holman working the strikes but Henney uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Henney punching from the bottom.
Henney wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Henney has one foot on Holman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Liam Henney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henney looks to land a combination. Holman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Numbers Holman has been cut.
Holman has a takedown stuffed.
Henney tries to clinch up but Holman circles away and keeps his distance.
Henney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holman pinned against the cage. Holman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Henney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henney sprawls and moves away.
Numbers Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Henney.
Henney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henney looks winded!
Holman throws a sloppy head kick and Henney moves out of range easily.
Holman fails with a takedown attempt.
Henney dives in and grabs Holman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holman pushes down on Henney's head and hops out.
Holman is looking to counter the offense by Henney and move into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good work by Holman as he checks the leg kick.
Holman looks for a takedown but Henney sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam Henney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Numbers Holman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Henney misses with a wild combination.
Holman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holman is fending him off so far but Henney persists. Nope, Holman circles away and we're back to standing.
Henney tries to close the distance and clinch but Holman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Henney tries to get set, Holman tries to push him back and clinch up but Henney manages to avoid the attempt.
Holman tries a head kick but it misses.
Henney shoots for a double leg takedown but Holman sprawls well. He's pushed Henney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Liam Henney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holman misses with a takedown attempt - Henney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holman somewhat.#T1#
Holman slips a jab and a cross from Henney.
Henney tries to clinch but Holman is having none of it.
Henney tries a head kick but it misses.
Henney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holman is fending him off so far but Henney persists. Nope, Holman circles away and we're back to standing.
Numbers Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Henney.
Henney is breathing heavily.
Holman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henney but Henney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holman walks into a jab.#T2#
Henney shoots for a double leg takedown but Holman sprawls well. He's pushed Henney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holman but Holman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holman feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Holman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Henney tries to kick Holman off in order to stand up. Holman Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU#
Holman stands up and beckons Henney to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHenney.#T3#
Holman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henney.
Holman misses with a takedown attempt - Henney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holman fails with a takedown attempt.
Henney feints the counter takedown.
Henney attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Henney fails with a takedown attempt.
Holman tries to counter by clinching up but Henney breaks away and moves out of range.#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.
Henney feints a jab promting Holman to slip. Henney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Henney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holman stuffs the takedown.
Henney misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Holman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holman.
Holman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holman is standing up over Henney. Henney looks to escape but Holman dives into side control.
Holman trying to control the position but Henney is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam Henney will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Numbers Holman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Holman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henney wants it to stay on the feet.
Henney is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Henney dives in for a single leg takedown but Holman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holman defends it nicely.
Holman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Henney.
Numbers Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Henney.
Henney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Holman shoots for a takedown but Henney saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holman shoots in looking for a takedown. Henney tries to sprawl out of it but Holman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henney moves in looking to clinch but Holman pushes him off.
Henney throws a head kick that misses.
Holman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holman blocks a head kick by Henney.
Holman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henney sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Henney scores with a one two! Holman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Holman lands a jab to Henney's midsection.#TD#
Holman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Henney pushes Holman off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Henney clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Henney.
#T3#
Henney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Holman manages to break the clinch.
Henney doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holman counters with a head kick.
Holman misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Henney moves into the clinch.
Henney has had enough of the clinch but Holman keeps him there for the moment.#T4##TD#
Holman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Henney uses from the top position.
Holman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henney is one step ahead there.
Henney looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Henney stands up and waves to Holman to follow him.
Henney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Holman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Numbers Holman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liam Henney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Henney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henney winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Liam Henney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Holman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goddard tries to avoid it but Holman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goddard to the ground. Goddard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goddard misses with a two punch combination.
Goddard tries to clinch up.
Holman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holman with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Goddard counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numbers Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goddard is trying to break the clinch but Holman has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goddard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goddard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goddard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Goddard blocks an uppercut.
Goddard has Holman pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Goddard jumps guard and drags Holman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holman won't allow Goddard to get back to his feet. #SU#
Holman stands up from Goddard's guard - Holman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goddard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Goddard stalks Holman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holman's face. Holman staggers backwards, shaken.
Goddard lands a jab to the nose.
A nice combination there by Goddard.
#CL2#
Goddard gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goddard lands a shot to the body.
Holman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goddard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goddard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Holman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Holman trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Holman has an active guard here but Goddard has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Holman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goddard is working away from the top position though.
Holman wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Holman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holman is breathing heavily.
Holman is refusing to be controlled, as Goddard sits in half guard.
Goddard wants to pass to mount but Holman is defending the position. #ES#
Holman pushes Goddard off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Holman shoots in for a takedown but Goddard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holman dives in for a single leg takedown but Goddard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Goddard instigates a clinch.
Goddard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Holman up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Goddard.
Goddard wants to take the fight to the mat but Holman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Goddard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holman after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jem Goddard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Holman closes the distance and clinches up with Goddard, looking for a takedown. Holman pushes Goddard against the cage but Goddard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goddard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Goddard wants to clinch up but Holman keeps it at a distance.
Goddard is looking to clinch but Holman is avoiding it.
Goddard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Holman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jem Goddard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goddard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Goddard avoids the head kick by Holman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holman doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Goddard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goddard. #T1#
Goddard swings wildly with an uppercut but Holman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goddard cracks Holman with a nice body shot.
Goddard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Holman breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Goddard. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goddard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Goddard.
A head kick by Goddard misses #TD#
and Holman counters with a takedown into side control.
Goddard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Goddard is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Holman has hold of Goddard's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Goddard seems comfortable defending it but Holman has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Goddard is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Goddard is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Holman couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Numbers Holman!
Jem Goddard spoke after the fight, saying 'Blimey!'.
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