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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Holcomb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Holcomb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Lorenzo Holcomb has been cut.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Holcomb counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Brown explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holcomb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Holcomb is looking to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch.
Holcomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holcomb.
Brown lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Holcomb goes down and covers up as Brown starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Brown!
Richard Brown bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Row throws a head kick that Holcomb semi-blocks.
Row throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Row.
Holcomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holcomb avoids the head kick by Row.
As Row tries to get set, Holcomb tries to push him back and clinch up but Row manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Holcomb shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Row's guard.
Holcomb lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holcomb content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Row throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Row trying to control the position.
Holcomb lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holcomb working some strikes from top position.
Row bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holcomb's guard. #REVB##T1#
Holcomb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holcomb can't keep his opponent in guard - Row advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Holcomb keeping hold of Row's head, controlling as best he can.
Holcomb tries to roll over but Row keeps him under control.
Holcomb is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Row looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Holcomb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holcomb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Row manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holcomb lands a couple of digs.
Row pulls Holcomb in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Row looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holcomb has picked Row up and slammed him! Row can't keep hold of the triangle and Holcomb manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Row is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holcomb lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Holcomb moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Holcomb scores with a couple of short elbows.
Row is looking for a sweep.
Holcomb is working Row over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Row tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Row is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Row is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Holcomb working away.
Holcomb in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Holcomb is putting a hurting on Row here, landing some big shots from side control.
Holcomb working the head with strikes.
Row tries to buck Holcomb off but Holcomb is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've been informed that Row has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Holcomb working away.
Holcomb working the ground and pound.
Holcomb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Row keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Holcomb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Row throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Holcomb counters with a takedown into side control.
Row tries to buck Holcomb off but Holcomb is having none of it.
Row is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Row taking punishment in the form of punches.
Row is looking for a sweep.
Holcomb is putting a hurting on Row here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Row is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holcomb's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Holcomb trying to control the pace.
Holcomb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Holcomb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Row is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holcomb pulls his head out easily.
Holcomb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holcomb content to control rather than advance.
Row on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Row looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Row actively working from the bottom here.
Row is breathing heavily.
Holcomb working the head and body with strikes.
Holcomb working the head and body with strikes.
Row is trying to get back to full guard.
Holcomb looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holcomb working over Row with some ground and pound. Row looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Row tries to roll over but Holcomb keeps him under control.
Holcomb looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Row tries to get to full guard but Holcomb has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holcomb connects with a nice short shot to Row's temple.
Row on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holcomb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Holcomb there.
Holcomb slows the pace down in half guard.
Holcomb is nestled in close to Row, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lorenzo Holcomb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Row is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holcomb lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Row looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Row wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Holcomb seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Row is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holcomb pulls his head out easily.
Holcomb scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Holcomb dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Row takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
High Row seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Row throws a head kick but Holcomb moves out of range.
Row changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holcomb tries to avoid it but Row manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holcomb to the ground. Holcomb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Row throws a sloppy head kick and Holcomb moves out of range easily.
Holcomb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Holcomb gets the takedown into side control.
Row is trying to improve his position.
Row can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holcomb lands some shots froms side control.
Row takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Row taking a bit of punishment here - Holcomb scoring with strikes. #T1#
Row tries to bench press Holcomb off him but Holcomb keeps the position.
Holcomb working the ground and pound from side control.
Holcomb is working Row over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holcomb is putting a hurting on Row here, landing some big shots from side control.
Row is letting Holcomb control him for a moment.
Holcomb landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Holcomb in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Row is looking to reverse the position.
Holcomb gets to mount! Row was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Holcomb in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2#
Holcomb connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Holcomb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Row looks a forlorn figure.
Row is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holcomb controlling his opponent.
Holcomb has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Holcomb fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Holcomb connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Holcomb connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Row tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Row wants to hold on but Holcomb pushes him away.
Holcomb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holcomb lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Holcomb controlling from mount.
Holcomb in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Row tries to hold on but Holcomb postures up.
Row is in all sorts of trouble here.
Row regains half guard.
Holcomb is nestled in close to Row, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Row wants to sweep but Holcomb has passed to side control!#T4#
Holcomb lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Row tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Holcomb scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
What can Row do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Holcomb has the hooks in. Row is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Row is trying to remain composed but Holcomb is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
High Row has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorenzo Holcomb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holcomb biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Holcomb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holcomb, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Holcomb!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Holcomb misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams blocks a head kick by Holcomb.
Holcomb shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Holcomb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holcomb struggling a bit here.
Holcomb takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Holcomb can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Holcomb is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
Williams grinds an elbow into Holcomb's temple.
Holcomb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williams's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams wants to control but Holcomb is keeping him busy.
Williams wants to pass to mount but Holcomb is defending the position.
Holcomb taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
Holcomb is trying to stand up here but Williams is controlling him well. #T2#
Williams trying to control the pace.
Williams is keen to just control but Holcomb is a slippery customer.
Holcomb gets back to full guard.
Williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Holcomb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard. #REVR#
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Holcomb scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Williams is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Holcomb dives into side control.
Holcomb working the ground and pound but Williams is defending the strikes.
Williams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet here but Holcomb is keeping cool and he's managed to take Williams's back.
Holcomb lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T4#
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Holcomb throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but Holcomb has full control of the position and if anything, Williams has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holcomb throwing damaging strikes from the back! Williams could be in trouble here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Holcomb dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Williams stalks Holcomb and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holcomb's face. Holcomb staggers backwards, shaken.
Holcomb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Holcomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holcomb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Holcomb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holcomb misses with a body punch.
Holcomb tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Holcomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Holcomb pulls guard successfully.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Holcomb controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams won't allow Holcomb to get back to his feet.
Holcomb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard. #REVR#
Holcomb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams wants to stand but Holcomb is controlling the position. #ES2#
Williams scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Nice elbow from Holcomb. #BC2#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Holcomb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holcomb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holcomb to the mat! Holcomb manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holcomb is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Holcomb.#T3#
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holcomb 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.#SUB#
Holcomb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holcomb is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Holcomb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Holcomb looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams pushes down on Holcomb's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Holcomb has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williams slips a nice elbow through Holcomb's hands, connecting with Holcomb's forehead.
Williams seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Holcomb taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
Holcomb won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams lands strikes from half guard.
Holcomb gets back to full guard.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holcomb.
Williams tries to bum rush Holcomb with a series of wild strikes but Holcomb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holcomb tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holcomb. #TD2#
Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holcomb sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holcomb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams controlling the action here.
Williams is stalling here. Holcomb is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Williams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Holcomb has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Holcomb looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Williams is avoiding damage well.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Holcomb is dominant here and he's now got Williams's back!
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES2#
Williams manages to stand up with Holcomb still on his back. Eventually Holcomb drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Holcomb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Holcomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Williams rushes Holcomb and presses him up against the cage.
Holcomb pressing his opponent against the cage.
Holcomb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Holcomb won't allow it.
Holcomb is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Holcomb taking a breather.
Holcomb tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
#TD#
Holcomb pulls guard.
Williams works over Holcomb with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams trying to control but Holcomb is working from the bottom.
Holcomb is trying to keep Williams in close.
#T4##SUB#
Holcomb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams stays in close to Holcomb's body and controls the position.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holcomb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams wants to control from the top but Holcomb keeps moving.
Holcomb is trying to keep Williams in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Holcomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holcomb wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Williams.
I think Williams 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Williams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Holcomb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maki sprawls well initially but Holcomb persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maki trying to control here.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Holcomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Holcomb.
Nice strikes from Holcomb there.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Holcomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holcomb working over Maki with some ground and pound. Maki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Holcomb working the head and body with strikes.
Holcomb has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holcomb lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Holcomb slips a nice elbow through Maki's hands, connecting with Maki's forehead.
Holcomb keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Holcomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holcomb connects with a nice short shot to Maki's temple.
Holcomb scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holcomb controlling the action here.
Holcomb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maki is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Holcomb lands strikes from half guard.
Holcomb is nestled in close to Maki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Holcomb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holcomb slips a nice elbow through Maki's hands, connecting with Maki's forehead.
Maki is looking to control Holcomb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maki avoid being mounted?
Holcomb trying to control the pace. #T3#
Holcomb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Holcomb working over Maki with some ground and pound. Maki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maki is trying to maintain the position but Holcomb is very close to passing his half guard.
Holcomb working the head and body with strikes.
Maki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holcomb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maki tries to roll over but Holcomb keeps him under control.
Holcomb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Maki trying to hold on to Holcomb's head to control him but Holcomb postures up.
Holcomb is taking a breather. Maki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Holcomb.
Holcomb slips a nice elbow through Maki's hands, connecting with Maki's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holcomb working the head and body with strikes.
Holcomb looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holcomb seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Holcomb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maki misses with a hook. Holcomb ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Holcomb closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Holcomb winds up and cracks Maki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Holcomb scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maki trying to control here.
Well, if Holcomb 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.
Lorenzo Holcomb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holcomb scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Holcomb landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holcomb is thwarting Maki's attempts to control the position.#SU#
Holcomb stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Maki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Theodore Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holcomb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Holcomb darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maki has hold of Holcomb's hands but Holcomb slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Maki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holcomb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Holcomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holcomb winds up and cracks Maki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Holcomb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Holcomb. #T3#
Holcomb looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maki wants to improve his position but Holcomb is controlling well.
Holcomb not doing much here.
Holcomb scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holcomb working Maki over with strikes.
Holcomb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Holcomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maki has a hand on Holcomb's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Holcomb takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Holcomb scoring with strikes but Maki is staying in there.
Holcomb dominating with strikes here.
Maki is desperately trying to improve his position but Holcomb has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holcomb controlling the pace for now.
Holcomb working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC#
Maki is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Holcomb dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Holcomb scores with a takedown into Maki's guard.
Holcomb connects with a couple of short punches.
Maki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Holcomb is now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Holcomb seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Holcomb there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holcomb content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holcomb connects with a nice short shot to Maki's temple. #T1#
Maki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holcomb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holcomb landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maki is looking to control Holcomb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maki avoid being mounted?
Maki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Holcomb has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Maki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Holcomb fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Holcomb working Maki over with strikes here.
Maki wants to control but Holcomb is having none of it.
Maki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holcomb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Holcomb.#T3#
Holcomb landing punches.
Maki is still in real trouble! Can Holcomb finish him?
Holcomb looking to finish Maki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maki!
Holcomb punishing his opponent with strikes.
Holcomb working Maki over with strikes here.
Holcomb with a couple of short strikes.
Maki takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Holcomb's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Holcomb!
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