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Event:
KAMIKAZE 50: No Way Out
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Holban has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvbris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holban gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvbris keeps control of Holban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holban jumps guard but Alvbris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alvbris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alvbris prevents Holban from breaking the clinch.
Alvbris tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casper Alvbris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Holban scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holban is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holban is trying to break the clinch but Alvbris has him pressed against the cage.
Alvbris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holban looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvbris is stalling here.
#T1#
Alvbris has Holban pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Alvbris lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2#
Holban has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Alvbris is on him like a limpet, forcing Holban back against the cage.
Alvbris misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Holban.
Alvbris looking to stall.
#BC#
Alvbris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holban misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alvbris tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Holban manages to circle out of the way.
Alvbris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holban is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holban throws a head kick but Alvbris moves out of range.
#T2#
Holban stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvbris. Alvbris gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Alvbris with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Holban counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alvbris stops a takedown attempt from Holban.
Holban working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alvbris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holban's efforts to push away.
Alvbris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holban is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holban has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alvbris avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvbris is trying to pull guard but Holban turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holban prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holban is trying to force a seperation but Alvbris has the dominant position.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Holban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holban is working for takedown but Alvbris is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holban is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvbris has double underhooks.
Holban is trying to pull guard but Alvbris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holban tries to break the clinch but Alvbris is controlling the position.
Alvbris has Holban pressed against the cage.
Holban drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvbris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvbris looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee calls for Holban to work.
#TD#
Alvbris pulls guard. #T4#
Holban won't allow Alvbris to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Alvbris 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! Holban rolls with it to try and escape but Alvbris cranks on the arm and Holban is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casper Alvbris!
The defeated Thaenir Holban had this to say: 'Its RIGGED!!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Holban works Laul's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Laul looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holban!
A lull in the action here.
Holban takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Holban tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Laul presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Laul content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laul trying to control but Holban is having none of it.
Holban tries to reverse the position but Laul maintains control.#T1#
The referee warns Holban that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Laul controlling the pace for now.
Laul lands a big shot there that rocks Holban but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Holban bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Laul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Laul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laul wants to stand up but Holban is controlling him.
Laul keeping moving, preventing Holban from controlling successfully.
Laul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Laul stalling. #T3#
Laul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laul working the head and body with strikes.
Laul trying to control the pace.
More stalling from Laul.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Laul trying to control from half guard but Holban is working away.
Laul controlling the action here.
Holban moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holban holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Laul dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Laul will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Holban avoids the body shot from Laul.
Holban looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Holban thuds a left hand into Laul's body.
Holban tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Laul holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Holban is trying to force a seperation but Laul has the dominant position.
Holban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laul has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Laul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Holban. Beautiful body shot.
Laul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Holban clinches up against the cage.
Holban wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laul tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holban smiles and moves away.
Laul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Holban scores with a jab to the head.
Holban tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holban somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laul doesn't manage to clinch there - Holban circles away.
Holban wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thaenir Holban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laul fails with a takedown attempt.
Thaenir Holban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Laul.
Holban tries to clinch up.
Holban fails with the takedown.#CL#
Holban closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Laul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Laul has Holban pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Laul pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Holban tumbling to the mat - Laul dives into Holban's guard.#ES#
Holban uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laul wants to clinch.
Laul fails with the takedown.#T3##CL#
Holban instigates a clinch.
Laul wants to take the fight to the mat but Holban manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holban pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Laul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Holban closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Laul.
Laul is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Laul tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Laul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holban prevents it.
#BC2#
Laul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holban throws a combination. Laul tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Holban fails with a takedown attempt.
Laul checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Laul closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holban's guard.#ES#
Holban has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Laul has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holban is trying to break the clinch but Laul is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaenir Holban dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Laul tries a head kick but it misses.
Laul swats away the attempt to clinch by Holban.
Laul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holban seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Laul keeps the fight on the outside.
Laul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Laul decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Holban controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laul 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Laul 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.
Laul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laul passes to side control.
Laul takes a little break here. Holban wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Laul is looking to take a break and control but Holban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holban knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laul on the ground.
Holban can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laul lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Laul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holban keeps working.
Holban taking a bit of punishment here - Laul scoring with strikes.
Holban struggling a bit here.#T3#
Laul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Laul staying calm.
Let's hope that Laul 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.
Laul is looking to take a break and control but Holban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laul creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laul working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Holban is not content to let Laul control the position.
Holban sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Laul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Laul has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Laul!
Thaenir Holban spoke after the fight, saying 'Its RIGGED!!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holban.
Hiradama looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Holban forces Hiradama back against the cage and clinches.
Hiradama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holban.
Hiradama jumps guard but Holban turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Hiradama manages to pull guard.
Holban is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiradama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holban wants to pass the guard but Hiradama is keeping the position.
Holban is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Hiradama has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Holban is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hiradama.
The strikes coming from Holban are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Holban taking a breather here. #SUB#
Holban tries for a kimura but Hiradama is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holban throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Holban tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Holban tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Holban sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hiradama is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hiradama is trying to control Holban's posture but Holban avoids it. #T3#
Holban trying to control the position but Hiradama is working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sloppy strikes there by Holban.
Holban remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holban shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hiradama as he jumps to the side.
Hiradama stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thaenir Holban. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Holban has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hiradama tries to pull guard but Holban holds him up against the cage and eventually Hiradama drops back down to his feet.
#T4##TD#
Holban pulls guard.
Holban seems keen to control Hiradama's posture.
Holban looking for a sweep. Not yet Holban, not yet. #SUB#
Holban looking for a guillotine here but Hiradama defends easily.
Hiradama trying to control but Holban is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiradama preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaenir Holban dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Holban clinches up with Hiradama and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Holban - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Holban is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Holban gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Holban is thwarting Hiradama's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holban takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiradama is breathing heavily.
Hiradama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Hiradama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holban.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hiradama is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hiradama shoots in but Holban avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holban shoots for a takedown but Hiradama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Holban drives through and clinches with Hiradama against the cage.
Holban tries to score a body lock takedown but Hiradama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hiradama prevents Holban from breaking the clinch.
Holban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiradama can do to turn this around?
Hiradama tries to pull guard but Holban won't allow it.
Holban has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holban tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thaenir Holban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiradama keeps control of Holban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hiradama is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Holban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hiradama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hiradama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holban will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hiradama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holban defends well and Hiradama ends up having to push Holban into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hiradama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hiradama wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Holban rushes Hiradama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Holban lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Holban is trying to control the action in half guard but Hiradama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hiradama tries to roll over but Holban keeps him under control.#SU#
Holban decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Hiradama blocks the low kick.
Hiradama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Holban rushes Hiradama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hiradama manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Holban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Holban stands and steps away. Hiradama gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaenir Holban dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hiradama slaps away a takedown attempt from Holban, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holban shoots for a double leg takedown but Hiradama sprawls well. He's pushed Holban's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holban looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hiradama is fending him off so far but Holban persists. Nope, Hiradama circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thaenir Holban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiradama avoids the head kick by Holban.
Hiradama throws out a counter right but Holban avoids it with no problem.
Hiradama fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holban dodges the punch combination from Hiradama.
Holban half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Holban fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Hiradama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Holban moves into the clinch.#BC#
Holban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holban misses with a head kick.
Holban fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Holban tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiradama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hiradama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hiradama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thaenir Holban is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Holban clinches up against the cage.
Hiradama has Holban pressed against the cage, preventing Holban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hiradama is trying to maintain a safe position but Holban gets an underhook and turns Hiradama into the cage.
Holban wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holban displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hiradama up against the cage.
Holban wants to get back to striking at distance but Hiradama won't allow it.
#T3#
Holban using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hiradama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Hiradama is fighting off a takedown attempt but Holban is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hiradama to the mat. Hiradama regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Holban wants to control from the top but Hiradama keeps moving. #SU#
Holban stands up from Hiradama's guard - Holban perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hiradama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Holban closes the distance and clinches.
Hiradama's coach down at Hard Knocks Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hiradama's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T4#
Hiradama is pressed up against the cage. Holban has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hiradama down to the mat. Hiradama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hiradama tries to clinch up but Holban circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Holban clinches up against the cage.
Holban is trying to drag Hiradama to the mat but Hiradama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Holban goes for a takedown attempt but Hiradama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hiradama.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thaenir Holban showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holban 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thaenir Holban!
Thaenir Holban looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Wuss Poopin Jimbo!! My 420ness is too Gr8'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Holban throws a head kick that misses.
Holban comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holban looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cox is fending him off so far but Holban persists. Nope, Cox circles away and we're back to standing.
Cox tries to counter by clinching up but Holban breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Holban clinches up with Cox and pushes him back against the cage.
Holban tries to break free but Cox pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Holban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cox tries to counter by clinching up but Holban breaks away and moves out of range.
Holban misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thaenir Holban.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Holban has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holban tries to break free but Cox pushes him back against the cage.
Cox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holban's efforts to push away.
Holban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holban is trying to force a seperation but Cox has the dominant position.
Holban is trying to break free.
Holban tries to pull guard but Cox won't allow it.
Holban wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban avoiding damage as Cox throws knees to the body.
Holban blocks the elbow strike.
Cox looking to throw knees to the head but Holban is blocking nicely.
A short right from Cox.
Cox has Holban pressed against the cage, preventing Holban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holban has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holban tries to break free but Cox pushes him back against the cage.
Cox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holban in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Cox keeps control of Holban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holban tries to circle away but Cox has him pinned against the cage.
Holban blocks an uppercut.
Holban tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cox throws an elbow but it misses.
Holban blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Holban breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holban can't break the clinch.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cox trying to land knees to the body.
Holban dodges an elbow strike from Cox.
Holban is trying to break the clinch but Cox is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Holban breaks from the clinch.
Holban lands with an uppercut that bounces Cox off the cage and back into range.
Cox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holban shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cox but Cox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 Hershel Cox will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Holban misses with a takedown #TD#
and Cox counters with a takedown into side control.
Cox has control of an arm but Holban manages to advance to Cox's back!
Cox is trying to get back to his feet but Holban has full control of the position and if anything, Cox has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Holban just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#ES#
Cox manages to escape to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Holban.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cox.
Holban is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Cox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holban, pushing him back against the cage.
Cox misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cox just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holban's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Holban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holban's elbow.
Holban tries to break the clinch but Cox is controlling the position.
Holban has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cox after a bit of a struggle.
Holban is trying to break the clinch but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thaenir Holban.
Cox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holban's elbow. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holban content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holban tries to break free but Cox pushes him back against the cage.
Holban blocks a body shot from Cox.
Cox keeps control of Holban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Holban controls his hands.
Hershel Cox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holban avoiding damage as Cox throws knees to the body.
Holban is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cox missing with knees to the body.
Holban wants to stall.
#T3#
Holban wants to break free but Cox has control.
Holban blocks a body shot from Cox.
Holban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cox misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holban.
Cox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holban is defending well for now.
Holban wants to get back to striking at distance but Cox won't allow it.
Holban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holban is trying to drag Cox to the mat but Cox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cox misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cox misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Holban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holban is trying to push Cox away but Cox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holban wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hershel Cox dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Holban throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cox.
Cox attempts a counter takedown but Holban avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Holban moves into the clinch.
Cox misses with an elbow over the top.
Cox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holban avoids it.
Holban is trying to push Cox away but Cox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holban tries to break free but Cox pushes him back against the cage.
Holban lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox swings wildly with an uppercut but Holban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holban is trying to break free.#T1#
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Holban controls his hands.
Cox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holban is defending well for now.
Holban has had enough of the clinch but Cox keeps him there for the moment.
Holban tries to score a body lock takedown but Cox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holban is trying to pull guard but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban tries to circle away but Cox has him pinned against the cage.
Cox tries to throw a body punch but Holban avoids it by throwing Cox back against the cage.
Cox missing with knees to the body.
Holban blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holban controlling the action here for a moment.
Holban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Cox prevents Holban from breaking the clinch.
Holban is trying to break the clinch but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cox tries to land knees in the clinch but Holban avoids the damage to the body.
Holban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Cox being controlled against the cage.
Holban is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thaenir Holban.
Holban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holban is trying to break free.
Holban blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Holban controls his hands.
Cox looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holban looking for a takedown.
Holban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban blocks a body shot from Cox.
Holban can't break the clinch.
Holban is trying to pull guard but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Holban blocks an elbow strike.
Holban tries to score a body lock takedown but Cox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holban is trying to break free.
Thaenir Holban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hershel Cox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holban misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hershel Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cox, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hershel Cox!
Thaenir Holban spoke after the fight, saying 'Its RIGGED!!!!!!!!'.
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