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Event:
PFF 24 Wooden vs Sunday
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1# A nice combination there by Holloway.
Landgren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Landgren with a lazy takedown attempt and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landgren.
Landgren shoots in for a takedown but Holloway shows good takedown defense. Cody Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolph Landgren. Landgren with a lazy takedown attempt and Holloway counters with a stiff right hand. Landgren doesn't succeed with the takedown and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Holloway feints a jab promting Landgren to slip. Holloway then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Landgren slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. 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! Landgren doesn't succeed with the takedown and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Landgren tries to land a body kick and Holloway counters with a nice uppercut. Holloway darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Landgren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Holloway counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC# Landgren is rocked!#T1# Landgren misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Holloway misses its target. Landgren goes for a double leg but Holloway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holloway continues to drive forward. Landgren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Landgren looks winded! Landgren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Landgren is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him? Holloway drops Landgren with a straight right hand, right on the button! Holloway follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Holloway! A very excited looking Cody Holloway made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. Dolph Landgren was interviewed post fight and said 'YOU BETTER NOT BE A MANHUNTER!!!!'.
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Event:
PFF 18 Hole vs Steve
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1# Zamora throws a leg kick and Holloway counters with a straight right hand. A nice inside leg kick there by Zamora. That's going to slow Holloway down. A head kick misses from Zamora. Horrible takedown attempt by Zamora or perhaps it was just good defense by Holloway, which made it look bad. Holloway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zamora moves away. Zamora tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Zamora looks for the body kick but Holloway saw that one coming. Holloway misses with a wild combination.
Zamora closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Freddie Zamora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zamora throws a body kick that misses and Holloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Zamora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A low kick from Zamora is predictable there and Holloway counters with a nice uppercut. Zamora gets off balance looking for a body kick and Holloway counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC# Zamora is rocked! Holloway is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1# Zamora glances at the clock... BAM! Holloway nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Zamora crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Zamora is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Holloway! Cody Holloway seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SNPF: UK
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Holloway instigates a clinch. Holloway prevents James from breaking the clinch. Holloway looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2# Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from James. Holloway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2# Holloway darts in and clinches James up against the ropes. Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch. Good body shot from Holloway.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head. James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards. Holloway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Holloway works on James's body with a couple of short punches. A right handed body shot lands from Holloway.
#T1# Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut. Nice body punch from Holloway - that landed with a thud.
Holloway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. James is breathing heavily. Holloway is looking for a takedown. Holloway's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A short left from Holloway. #ROC2# James is rocked! Holloway lands a big right hand that drops James! The killer instinct kicks in and Holloway finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Holloway!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Holloway! A very excited looking Cody Holloway made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DSOF 13
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanchez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez. Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holloway prevents a body shot from Sanchez. A head punch on the inside from Holloway fails to land. Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow. Sanchez gets through Holloway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Holloway misses with the head strike.
Holloway misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway. Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Holloway lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! Holloway lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holloway pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Holloway looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Holloway is trying to drag Sanchez to the mat but Sanchez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Sanchez working aggressively here.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Sanchez wants to stall.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Holloway. Holloway lands with a light punch inside. Holloway misses with the head strike.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside. Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holloway. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez. #T2# Sanchez cracks Holloway with a nice body shot. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez. Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez effectively controlling the action here. Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow. Holloway lands with a short head shot on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway is working Sanchez over against the cage. A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch. Holloway changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holloway connects with the punch. Holloway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez. Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3# Sanchez digs a good body shot into Holloway's ribs. Holloway's corner calls for a 1-2. Holloway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Sanchez misses with a looping left. Sanchez sets himself, and Holloway steps forward looking for the clinch! Sanchez avoids it this time. Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Holloway's head back.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there. Sanchez misses with the combination.
Holloway wants to counter with a clinch but Sanchez pushes him away. Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cody Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2# Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage. Sanchez tries to work over Holloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sanchez just leaning against Holloway, taking a breather. Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sanchez tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# Holloway prevents a body shot from Sanchez. Sanchez tries to work over Holloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Holloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Holloway lands a right hand. Holloway blocks a body shot from Sanchez. Holloway lands a nice shot to the body. Holloway throws a head punch that misses. Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch. Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow. Holloway prevents a body shot from Sanchez. A short right from Holloway on the inside. Sanchez looking to slow down the pace here. Sanchez blocking some punches.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head. Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Holloway misses with a body punch.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Holloway dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL2# Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage. Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Holloway.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Holloway. Holloway misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sanchez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Holloway up against the cage. Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Holloway controls his hands.
Holloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Holloway prevents a body shot from Sanchez. Holloway lands a nice uppercut. Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow. Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Holloway avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage. Holloway misses with a body punch.
#T1# Holloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Sanchez tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez tries to work over Holloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land. Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to work over Holloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses. Sanchez looking to stall.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Holloway prevents a body shot from Sanchez. Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holloway or not. Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land. Holloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Holloway is working Sanchez over against the cage. Holloway blocks a body shot from Sanchez. Cody Holloway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Holloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sanchez looking to slow down the pace here. Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holloway misses with the head strike.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway prevents a body shot from Sanchez. Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside. Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards. Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch. Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses. Holloway is working Sanchez over against the cage. Holloway misses with some punches.
Sanchez just leaning against Holloway, taking a breather. Holloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside. Nice body punch from Sanchez. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Holloway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Holloway. Holloway tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4# Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez lands an uppercut. Holloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Holloway. Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch. Holloway misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Holloway avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage. A hook to the body from Holloway.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Holloway blocks an uppercut.
Holloway prevents a body shot from Sanchez. Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holloway misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cody Holloway will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab. Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez. Sanchez swings for the body but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react. Sanchez swings for the body but Holloway moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Holloway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holloway.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Holloway. Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot. Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC# Holloway is rocked! Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holloway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Holloway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Holloway is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sanchez cracks Holloway with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Holloway tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sanchez pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Holloway is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Ramon Sanchez! Pablo Ramon Sanchez retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
Vechten Avond 2
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1# Snowpiercer with a poor takedown and Holloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Snowpiercer shoots and misses and Holloway counters with a stiff right hand. Holloway scores with a sloppy right hand. Snowpiercer should have avoided that one. Holloway lands a slapping body shot.
Holloway looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Snowpiercer with a poor takedown letting Holloway counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okja Snowpiercer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Snowpiercer has his takedown stuffed and Holloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Snowpiercer tries for a takedown but Holloway circles away easily and Holloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Snowpiercer is breathing heavily. Snowpiercer misses with a takedown attempt and Holloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2# Snowpiercer is rocked! 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! Snowpiercer misses with a takedown attempt and Holloway counters with a big left hand that crumples Snowpiercer! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Holloway! Cody Holloway got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Vechten Avond 1
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1# Holloway connects with the punch. Holloway checks a leg kick. Holloway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hugs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holloway. Hugs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holloway counters with a nice uppercut. Hugs throws a nice looking combination but Holloway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hugs throws an overhand right that lands on Holloway's shoulder, as Holloway tries to avoid the shot. Holloway moves out of range as Hugs throws a body kick.
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hugs. Hugs walks into a jab. Lodzov Hugs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Holloway scores with a body shot.
Holloway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hugs's hands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hugs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hugs there as he acknowledges the shot. Holloway connects with a jab. Hugs throws a body shot but no joy. Hugs misses with a right hand and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Holloway moves out of range of the body kick. A little feinted left hand from Holloway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Holloway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Holloway lands a slapping body shot.
Holloway dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Holloway definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Holloway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hugs doesn't seem bothered though. Hugs misses with a takedown and Holloway counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hugs thinking. Hugs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Holloway scores with a nice right hand.
Holloway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hugs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A punch combination from Holloway misses. #T2# Holloway jabs Hugs to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cody Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. An inside leg kick from Hugs misses. Hugs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Holloway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hugs. Hugs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hugs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hugs throws a sloppy head kick and Holloway counters with a right hand to the body. Holloway thuds a left hand into Hugs's body. Hugs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Hugs tries for a takedown but Holloway circles away easily enabling Holloway to counter with a crisp jab. Cody Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lodzov Hugs. Hugs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holloway is fending him off so far but Hugs persists. Nope, Holloway circles away and we're back to standing. Holloway lands a glancing blow to the side of Hugs's head. Holloway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3# Nice straight punches there by Holloway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holloway. Holloway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hugs walks into a straight right hand from Holloway. Holloway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Nice cross by Holloway. Hugs swings and misses with a shot to the body and Holloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A head kick by Hugs misses and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Holloway throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Holloway throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hugs misses with a body kick. Holloway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Hugs throws a sloppy head kick and Holloway counters with a stiff right hand. Holloway goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4# Hugs throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hugs throws a leg kick that is checked and Holloway counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hugs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holloway. A cross from Holloway lands.#ROC# Hugs is rocked! Hugs takes one to the chin there. Hugs is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him? Hugs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Hugs fails with the takedown. Holloway scores with a nice head shot. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hugs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hugs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hugs seems to have recovered his senses. Holloway lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Holloway misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Holloway dominated that round. That's time! Holloway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Hugs misses with a jab to the body
and Holloway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Holloway connects with a body shot that sends Hugs's belly button to the back. Hugs with a poor takedown and Holloway counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Good shot there by Holloway. Holloway stuffs the takedown attempt from Hugs. Hugs gets slowly back to his feet. Hugs misses with a body punch
and Holloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hugs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Holloway counter with a right hand. Cody Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lodzov Hugs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holloway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hugs misses with a kick to the body and Holloway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Hugs on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hugs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holloway.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hugs might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Holloway has got the better of the exchanges.#T1# A head kick by Hugs misses letting Holloway counter with a right hand. Hugs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hugs is looking to land body kicks. It looked like Holloway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hugs. Holloway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hugs misses with a two punch combination.
Holloway cracks Hugs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Holloway with a jab. Holloway cracks a nice hook into Hugs's ribs. Hugs is trying desperately to land a takedown but Holloway is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hugs. Hugs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hugs moves away. Hugs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hugs is breathing heavily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holloway, as that shot connected.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hugs looks to land a body kick but Holloway moved away. Holloway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Hugs tries to score with a low kick but Holloway moves his leg out of the way. Cody Holloway is winning the standup battle so far. A punch lands to the side of Hugs 's head but he takes it in his stride. Holloway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hugs. Lodzov Hugs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hugs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hugs throws a body punch but Holloway moves out of range. Holloway throwing a counter right hand but Hugs manages to avoid it. Holloway lands a jab. Hugs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holloway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Holloway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hugs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3# Hugs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Holloway throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hugs. Hugs throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hugs loads up on a big right hand but Holloway slips the punch. Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hugs can do to turn this around? Holloway scores with a jab. Hugs acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Holloway takes a swing at Hugs's ribcage but misses. #TD2# Hugs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hugs is in Holloway's guard. Hugs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hugs wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving. #T4# Holloway wants to sweep here but Hugs controlling him for the moment. Hugs cracks Holloway with a solid left hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hugs postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Hugs stands up over Holloway, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hugs lands a couple of digs. Hugs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Holloway dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Hugs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hugs lands in his opponent's guard. Hugs scoring with punches to the head and body. Holloway managing to control the position. Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hugs throwing strikes but missing. #T1# Hugs trying to control but Holloway is working from the bottom. Holloway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hugs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holloway. Holloway moves out of range as Hugs throws a body kick.
A shot to the body from Hugs misses and Holloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hugs fails with the takedown and Holloway counters with a left to the body. Lodzov Hugs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Holloway jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hugs tries a quick counter leg kick but Holloway is wise to it. Holloway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hugs on the side of the head. Hugs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hugs gets off balance looking for a body kick and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Holloway throws a right and a left that Hugs avoids nicely. And Hugs tries to counter it with a takedown but Holloway pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hugs misses the shot to the body. Holloway lands with a straight right. Hugs didn't see that one coming. Hugs tries a low kick but Holloway avoids it. Hugs misses with a left hand and Holloway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Holloway scores with a decent looking hook. Hugs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A little feinted left hand from Holloway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3# Hugs misses with a hook to the body
and Holloway counters with a nice uppercut. Hugs misses with a low kick as Holloway jumps back. Holloway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hugs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Holloway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hugs misses with an uppercut. Holloway saw that one coming. Hugs walks into a jab. Cody Holloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jab by Holloway. Holloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hugs.
Hugs throws a head kick that misses enabling Holloway to counter with a crisp jab. Hugs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hugs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hugs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hugs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Holloway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Holloway moves into the clinch. Hugs working hard to break the clinch. Holloway keeps control of Hugs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Holloway pushes Hugs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Holloway tries a body shot but Hugs blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Hugs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Holloway avoiding damage as Hugs throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Cody Holloway showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holloway, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Holloway! Lodzov Hugs spoke after the fight, saying 'this was bullshit'.
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Event:
Vereeuwigd 6
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1# Andrews throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Andrews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
A short right from Holloway on the inside. Holloway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle. Holloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Holloway. A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Holloway lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC# Andrews is rocked! A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Andrews is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him? Holloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Holloway creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Andrews with a big uppercut! Andrews tries to clinch up but Holloway pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Andrews to the mat! Andrews covers up and Holloway unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cody Holloway!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Holloway has Blake up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Blake tries to pull guard but Holloway won't allow it.
Holloway scores with a hook to the body. Holloway gets underhooks to prevent Blake's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
#BC2# Holloway breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Holloway moves into range and clinches up with Blake. Holloway is stalling here.
#TD2# Holloway decides to pull guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Blake decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD# Blake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holloway sprawls well initially but Blake persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1# Holloway wants to get back to his feet. Blake winds up and cracks Holloway with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Holloway wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Blake is working for a submission of some sort.
Holloway tries to kick Blake off but Blake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Blake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holloway defending well though. Holloway pushes Blake off looking to stand but Blake dives back in and keeps control.
Holloway keeps control of the position for the meantime. #ES2# Holloway makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Holloway looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##TD2# Holloway bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Blake regains half guard. Blake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Blake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Nice strikes from Blake there. Holloway is looking to get back to is feet but Blake passes into side control.
#T4##SUB# Blake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Holloway wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Blake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Holloway has one of Blake's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Holloway dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Holloway scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2# Holloway moves into the clinch. Holloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holloway presses Blake against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Holloway cracks Blake with a nice body shot. Holloway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Holloway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blake. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blake tries to pull guard but Holloway won't allow it.
#TD2# Holloway has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blake uses from the top position. Blake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Blake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1# Blake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blake throws a big elbow that misses. Holloway has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Holloway. Holloway really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Holloway wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES2# Holloway pushes Blake off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Whitney Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Holloway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2##CL2# Holloway moves into range and clinches up with Blake. Holloway lands a nice uppercut. Blake looking for a takedown. Blake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holloway walks away with a smile on his face. Blake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Whitney Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Holloway gets a clinch. #TD2# Holloway jumps into guard, dragging Blake to the mat.
Blake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Blake postures up in Holloway's guard and throws a big left but Holloway blocks it. Holloway wants to hit a switch here but Blake passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Holloway there! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Holloway is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Blake has taken his back!#T3# Holloway is trying to get back to his feet but Blake has full control of the position and if anything, Holloway has just worked his way into a worse spot. Blake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Blake working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB# Holloway is trying to defend against the choke here but Blake has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Blake Tightens the hold and Holloway taps out furiously! Blake displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Whitney Blake!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1# Faehn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holloway pinned against the cage. Holloway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL# Holloway pushes Faehn up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Faehn pulls guard effortlessly. Holloway wants to stand but Faehn has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Holloway wants to stand and escape but instead Faehn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Faehn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1# Faehn 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Holloway has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Faehn has passed into side control.
Holloway is trying to get back to half guard. The referee asks Faehn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Faehn prefers to stall for the moment though. Holloway is pushing Faehn 's head away, looking to escape. Faehn manages to hold on to the position though. Faehn looks up at the clock and then as Holloway takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Faehn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Faehn is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Faehn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holloway, who protects the arm well. #T2# Holloway tries to escape but Faehn is in control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Faehn is putting a hurting on Holloway here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2# Faehn has hold of Holloway's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Holloway seems comfortable defending it but Faehn has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Holloway is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Holloway is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Faehn couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Faehn !
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