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Event:
CFC 496: Chukwuma v Holmes Jr.
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Holmes Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes Jr. Chukwuma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chukwuma blocks a head kick by Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmes Jr connects with a right hand. Chukwuma shakes it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Chukwuma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Holmes Jr throws a hook but Chukwuma blocks it.
Holmes Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Holmes Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chukwuma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chukwuma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Holmes Jr staying out of range there.
Holmes Jr throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Chukwuma misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chukwuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes Jr moves out of range as Chukwuma strikes.
Chukwuma works the jab nicely.
Holmes Jr misses with a looping right.
Holmes Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chukwuma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holmes Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chukwuma jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Holmes Jr lands with an overhand left.
Chukwuma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holmes Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chukwuma is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the side of Chukwuma's head but Chukwuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmes Jr is looking to chop away at Chukwuma's legs.
A nice combination there by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma thuds his right hand into Holmes Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A good leg kick by Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the side of Chukwuma's head but Chukwuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chukwuma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chukwuma just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma avoids the body shot from Holmes Jr.
A good leg kick by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Chukwuma clobbers Holmes Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the side of Holmes Jr's head but Holmes Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmes Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holmes Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Chukwuma's head back.
Holmes Jr misses the shot to the body.
Holmes Jr clobbers Chukwuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chukwuma walks into a jab.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Chukwuma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A low kick from Holmes Jr misses
and Chukwuma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chukwuma thuds his right hand into Holmes Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holmes Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr slips a straight right by Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holmes Jr misses with a straight left.
Chukwuma avoids the body shot from Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma is looking to counter punch.
Holmes Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Holmes Jr scores with a hook.
Chukwuma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chukwuma with a nice calf kick.
Chukwuma throws a jab when Holmes Jr was well out of range.
A nice side step and Holmes Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Holmes Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chukwuma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Holmes Jr takes a swing at Chukwuma's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Holmes Jr misses.
Chukwuma lands an overhand right.
Holmes Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chukwuma lands with a good body shot.
Holmes Jr looks winded!
Chukwuma misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Chukwuma. That snapped Holmes Jr's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holmes Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Chukwuma throws a big shot that misses.
Chukwuma checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Chukwuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Holmes Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma slips a jab from Holmes Jr.#T4#
Holmes Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chukwuma manages to avoid it.
Chukwuma lands with a straight right. Holmes Jr didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Chukwuma misses
and Chukwuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chukwuma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chukwuma misses with the body kick
and Holmes Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chukwuma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holmes Jr is able to avoid easily.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick
and Holmes Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chukwuma really felt that one!
Holmes Jr misses with a hook. Chukwuma ducked under it nicely.
Chukwuma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chukwuma misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes Jr misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Chukwuma misses the target.
Jab, jab by Chukwuma - just one landing.
Chukwuma feints and then cracks Holmes Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holmes Jr down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes Jr throws a shot from downtown. Chukwuma moves away and avoids it.
Holmes Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Chukwuma avoids the head kick by Holmes Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
That's time! Chukwuma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chukwuma misses with a hook.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut. Holmes Jr saw that one coming.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook.
Holmes Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holmes Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Holmes Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Chukwuma misses the target.
Holmes Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chukwuma moves away from the strike by Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma tried to counter with a leg kick but Holmes Jr avoided it.
Chukwuma works Holmes Jr's body with a nice hook.
Chukwuma staying out of range there.
Chukwuma misses with a few strikes there.
Chukwuma throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma slips under a jab.
Holmes Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Holmes Jr cracks Chukwuma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holmes Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chukwuma manages to avoid it.
Chukwuma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holmes Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Holmes Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Holmes Jr moves out of range as Chukwuma strikes.
Holmes Jr blocks a jab.
Chukwuma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma lands a leg kick that knocks Holmes Jr off balance momentarily.
Chukwuma misses with a low kick.
A big right from Holmes Jr misses.
Chukwuma misses with a straight right.
Holmes Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Holmes Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Chukwuma seems unphased.
Good leg kick by Chukwuma.
No joy there for Holmes Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chukwuma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chukwuma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holmes Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Holmes Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chukwuma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmes Jr swings for the body but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Chukwuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chukwuma scores with a leg kick.
Chukwuma with a jab.#T2#
Holmes Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chukwuma checks a leg kick.
Mike Holmes Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes Jr misses with a double jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chukwuma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chukwuma scores with the left hand. Holmes Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Holmes Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma dodges the punch combination from Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma digs a good hook to Holmes Jr's body.
Holmes Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chukwuma blocks a jab.
Chukwuma is looking to slow Holmes Jr down with leg kicks.
Chukwuma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holmes Jr.
Good standup being displayed there by Chukwuma as he connects with a hook.
Holmes Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chukwuma. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr throws a hook but Chukwuma avoids it easily.#T3#
Holmes Jr misses with a body kick.
Chukwuma moves out of range of the strikes.
Chukwuma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Holmes Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes Jr misses with an uppercut. Chukwuma saw that one coming.
Holmes Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma with the inside leg kick.
Holmes Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Holmes Jr looks to land a right hand but Chukwuma moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Chukwuma misses the target.
Holmes Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chukwuma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holmes Jr misses with a head kick.
Holmes Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr is breathing heavily.
Chukwuma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holmes Jr's sensitive parts.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chukwuma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holmes Jr is out of range and Chukwuma settles back down.
Holmes Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chukwuma connects with a leg kick.
Chukwuma throws a right and a left that Holmes Jr avoids nicely. #T4#
Holmes Jr checks a leg kick.
As Chukwuma backs off Holmes Jr throws a huge counter combo but Chukwuma manages to avoid it all.
Good leg kick by Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Chukwuma throwing a counter right hand but Holmes Jr manages to avoid it.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chukwuma dips to his left and cracks Holmes Jr with an uppercut!
Holmes Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chukwuma cracks Holmes Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice cross by Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr digs a good hook to Chukwuma's body.
Holmes Jr swings for the body but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Chukwuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr missing with a left hand there. Chukwuma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holmes Jr misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chukwuma blocks the body kick.
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the side of Chukwuma's head but Chukwuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chukwuma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holmes Jr. That did some damage!
Holmes Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tinashe Chukwuma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chukwuma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chukwuma with the inside leg kick.
Chukwuma checks a leg kick nicely.
Crunch! Holmes Jr slams his shin into Chukwuma's torso.
Nice body kick from Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holmes Jr scores with a leg kick.
Chukwuma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holmes Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holmes Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chukwuma on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Chukwuma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chukwuma moves away.
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!
Good leg kick by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot.
Chukwuma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holmes Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Holmes Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chukwuma under the eye.
A jab from Holmes Jr misses.
Chukwuma looks to land a right hand but Holmes Jr moved out of range.
Holmes Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holmes Jr misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chukwuma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Holmes Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Chukwuma tenderised Holmes Jr's leg. Holmes Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chukwuma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holmes Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chukwuma throws a lazy right hand but Holmes Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chukwuma connects with a leg kick.
Chukwuma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chukwuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chukwuma thows a body kick. Holmes Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Good leg kick by Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Holmes Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holmes Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook. Chukwuma ducked under it nicely.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook
and Chukwuma counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Holmes Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chukwuma scores with a punch to the head.
Holmes Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chukwuma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holmes Jr on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick from Chukwuma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chukwuma moves out of range of the body kick from Holmes Jr.
#T3#
Holmes Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chukwuma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chukwuma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holmes Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chukwuma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holmes Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holmes Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holmes Jr's sensitive parts.
Chukwuma tries to land a front kick but Holmes Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chukwuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Chukwuma counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmes Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Chukwuma lands a jab to the nose.
Chukwuma works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but Holmes Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes Jr's shoulder, as Holmes Jr tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Holmes Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chukwuma. That's going to slow Holmes Jr down.
Chukwuma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holmes Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Chukwuma's head.
Donk. Chukwuma catches Holmes Jr right on the button with a cross.
Chukwuma lands an overhand right.
Holmes Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chukwuma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chukwuma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chukwuma moves away from the strike by Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holmes Jr throws a body punch but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Holmes Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holmes Jr misses with a straight right.
Chukwuma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holmes Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chukwuma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
You can see that Holmes Jr has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Holmes Jr misses with a straight left.
Chukwuma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tinashe Chukwuma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chukwuma 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tinashe Chukwuma!
A relieved looking Tinashe Chukwuma thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 491: Kuwabara v Gregor
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durnin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes Jr blocks a body shot from Durnin.
Durnin lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Durnin.
Durnin trying to land knees to the body.
Durnin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Holmes Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Holmes Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Durnin's guard. #REVR#
Durnin keeping full guard, as Holmes Jr tries to pass. #SUB#
Holmes Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Durnin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Durnin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Durnin! #REVB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Holmes Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Durnin off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Holmes Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Durnin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Holmes Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Durnin is controlling Holmes Jr 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Durnin wanted to stand there but Holmes Jr had control of the position. #T2#
Holmes Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes Jr is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for a guillotine here but Durnin defends easily.
#SUB#
Durnin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Durnin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holmes Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Holmes Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durnin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Durnin defends well.
Durnin wanted to stand there but Holmes Jr had control of the position. #SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Durnin passes into half guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durnin prevents Holmes Jr from improving his position.#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Holmes Jr has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Durnin. Oh but Holmes Jr has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Durnin goes limp - he's gone! Holmes Jr jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Holmes Jr!
Mike Holmes Jr 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:
CFC 485: Farrokhzad v Jimenez
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Dupree misses with an uppercut.
Holmes Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dupree looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dupree looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dupree tried to score with a low kick but Holmes Jr checks it.
Holmes Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dupree sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dupree looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Dupree ducks under a wild hook from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr looks to land a combination. Dupree sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Dupree moves out of range easily.
Dupree throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmes Jr.
Dupree takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Holmes Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holmes Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Oblivion Gate in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dupree lands a jab to Holmes Jr's midsection.
Holmes Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dupree misses with a hook. Holmes Jr ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but Dupree checks it.
Holmes Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr throws a looping overhand right but Dupree ducks down to avoid it.
Holmes Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Dupree circles away.
Good leg kick by Holmes Jr.
Dupree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dupree appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dupree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dupree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Dupree.
Holmes Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dupree is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holmes Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dupree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dupree throws a leg kick but Holmes Jr checks it.
Holmes Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Holmes Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick which misses Dupree's front leg but catches the back leg as Dupree tries to avoid it.
Holmes Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dupree misses with a straight right.
Dupree avoids the head kick by Holmes Jr.
Dupree tries a quick counter leg kick but Holmes Jr is wise to it.
Holmes Jr sizes up Dupree with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Holmes Jr there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes Jr. Dupree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dupree now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dupree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holmes Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dupree avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holmes Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dupree shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dupree bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Holmes Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dupree with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dupree fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dupree.#CL#
Holmes Jr clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Dupree fails to land.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dupree's elbow.
Dupree stalling against the cage.
Dupree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dupree looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holmes Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holmes Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but Dupree holds him up against the cage and eventually Holmes Jr drops back down to his feet.
Holmes Jr scores with a shot to the side of Dupree's head. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes Jr.
Dupree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes Jr's elbow.
Dupree is trying to force a seperation but Holmes Jr has the dominant position.
Holmes Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dupree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dupree tries to stall but Holmes Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dupree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Dupree blocking some punches.
Dupree is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Holmes Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
Holmes Jr throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Holmes Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mike Holmes Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupree lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dupree's head backwards.
Holmes Jr checks a low kick from Dupree.#CL#
Holmes Jr rushes Dupree and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Dupree's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holmes Jr works on Dupree's body with a couple of short punches.
Mike Holmes Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Holmes Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dupree.
Holmes Jr blocking some punches.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Holmes Jr on the inside.
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!
Holmes Jr blocks an uppercut.
Holmes Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Dupree shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Holmes Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Holmes Jr.
Dupree lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes Jr backwards.
Dupree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dupree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes Jr pushes Dupree back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dupree is breathing heavily.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Dupree stands there with Holmes Jr around his waist. Holmes Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dupree'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.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Holmes Jr pulls guard successfully.
Holmes Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Holmes Jr wants to pass the guard but Dupree is keeping the position.
Dupree wants to hit a sweep here but Holmes Jr passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dupree there!
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!#SUB#
Holmes Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Dupree is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Holmes Jr. #T3##SUB#
Holmes Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dupree has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Holmes Jr wants to take Dupree's back here but Dupree is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr has hold of Dupree's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dupree manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dupree to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dupree shrugs it off. #SUB#
Holmes Jr has hold of Dupree's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dupree manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dupree sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Holmes Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Dupree is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Dupree is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr 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#
Dupree bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holmes Jr's head backwards.
Dupree throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr avoids the body shot from Dupree.
Dupree avoids the head kick by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holmes Jr misses with a left hand
and Dupree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holmes Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holmes Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Holmes Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dupree.
Dupree lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holmes Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Dupree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Holmes Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Dupree displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Holmes Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dupree is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holmes Jr with a body shot.#CL#
Holmes Jr forces Dupree back against the cage and clinches.
Dupree pushes Holmes Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but Dupree won't allow it.
Holmes Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
Dupree swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dupree just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Holmes Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes Jr.
Christophe Dupree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Holmes Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Holmes Jr blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Dupree fails to land.
Dupree swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dupree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dupree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dupree lands a shot to the body.
Dupree lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dupree stalls.
Dupree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but Dupree forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dupree throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes Jr.
The referee calls for Dupree to work.
Dupree softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dupree has had enough of the clinch but Holmes Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Dupree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dupree lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holmes Jr or not. #T4#
Dupree cracks Holmes Jr with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dupree.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dupree's elbow.
Dupree lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holmes Jr backwards.
Dupree makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dupree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dupree misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes Jr lands a left hand.
Dupree tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christophe Dupree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holmes Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Holmes Jr!
A victorious Mike Holmes Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC 479: Phillips v Outlaw
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Lindholm misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Lindholm pushes Holmes Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Lindholm gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Holmes Jr has been cut.
Holmes Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Lindholm backwards.
Holmes Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindholm creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lindholm tries to land knees in the clinch but Holmes Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Lindholm misses with the head strike.
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but Lindholm blocks it.
Lindholm tries to land knees in the clinch but Holmes Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr pushes Lindholm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but Lindholm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lindholm scores with a shoulder strike.
Holmes Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lindholm smiles and moves away.
Holmes Jr misses with a looping left.
Lindholm misses with a head kick.
Holmes Jr ducks under a wild hook from Lindholm.
Holmes Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Lindholm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Holmes Jr with the inside leg kick.
Holmes Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindholm unleashes a big counter combination but Holmes Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Holmes Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Lindholm misses its intended target.
Lindholm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lindholm tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Oblivion Gate in the buildup to the fight.
Holmes Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Holmes Jr rushes Lindholm and presses him up against the cage.
Holmes Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lindholms head.
Lindholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Lindholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindholm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lindholm working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lindholm throws an elbow but misses.
Holmes Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Holmes Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Holmes Jr.
Lindholm looks winded!
Holmes Jr tries to work over Lindholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes Jr lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindholm.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lindholm scores with a hook to the body.
Lindholm tries to land a knee to the head but Holmes Jr blocks with his arms.
Lindholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr scores with a shot to the side of Lindholm's head.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindholm's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lindholm.
Lindholm looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lindholm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lindholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes Jr.
Lindholm blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes Jr.
A short left from Lindholm.
Holmes Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lindholm walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holmes Jr wants to clinch.#T3#
Lindholm throws a right hand that Holmes Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmes Jr also avoids with ease.
Holmes Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lindholm slips under a jab.#CL2#
Lindholm clinches.
Holmes Jr cracks Lindholm with a nice body shot.
Holmes Jr avoiding damage as Lindholm throws knees to the body.
Lindholm with a knee to the head.
Holmes Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Lindholm.
Lindholm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lindholm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lindholm creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr lands an uppercut.
Holmes Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lindholm backwards.
Holmes Jr pushes Lindholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Holmes Jr blocks a body shot from Lindholm.
A short body shot lands from Holmes Jr as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holmes Jr. #ROC#Lindholm is rocked!
Lindholm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holmes Jr is defending well for now.#TD#
Holmes Jr jumps guard and drags Lindholm to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lindholm is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holmes Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes Jr, not yet.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing Lindholm from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Holmes Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Olli Lindholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lindholm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lindholm landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lindholm.
Holmes Jr misses with the head strike.
Lindholm misses with an elbow over the top.
Lindholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Lindholm.
A short left from Lindholm.
A nice left hand lands by Lindholm.
Lindholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindholm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holmes Jr avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes Jr blocking some punches.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but Lindholm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lindholm lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes Jr blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lindholm just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holmes Jr's brow. #T1#
Lindholm scores with a shot to the side of Holmes Jr's head.
Holmes Jr is working Lindholm over against the cage.
Lindholm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holmes Jr avoids it.
Holmes Jr cracks Lindholm with a nice body shot.
Lindholm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holmes Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lindholm takes a shot to the head.
Holmes Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Holmes Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lindholm just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holmes Jr's brow.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Lindholm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lindholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olli Lindholm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lindholm gets through Holmes Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lindholm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Holmes Jr pulls Lindholm into guard.
#SUB#
Lindholm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holmes Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lindholm has managed to get both his arms back between Holmes Jr's legs - danger averted.
Lindholm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Holmes Jr 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.
Lindholm content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for a guillotine here but Lindholm defends easily.
Lindholm stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes Jr.#T3#
Lindholm trying to control but Holmes Jr is working from the bottom.
Lindholm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lindholm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holmes Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lindholm has managed to get both his arms back between Holmes Jr's legs - danger averted.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing Lindholm from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lindholm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holmes Jr 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##T4#
Lindholm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holmes Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holmes Jr's back!
Holmes Jr can't escape the position.
Holmes Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lindholm's guard. Nice work there by Holmes Jr.
Lindholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes Jr is one step ahead there.
Holmes Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lindholm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holmes Jr advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Lindholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Holmes Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lindholm takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Lindholm moves into the clinch.
Lindholm lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes Jr is leaning against Lindholm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holmes Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holmes Jr works on Lindholm's body with a couple of short punches.
Holmes Jr lands a body punch.
Holmes Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lindholm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holmes Jr lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Holmes Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Holmes Jr digs a right hand underneath Lindholm's ribcage. Lindholm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Holmes Jr. #TD#
Holmes Jr gets control of Lindholm's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holmes Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lindholm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Holmes Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lindholm uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
Holmes Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Holmes Jr wants to improve his position but Lindholm is controlling well.
Holmes Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lindholm has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Holmes Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Holmes Jr has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lindholm. Oh but Holmes Jr has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lindholm goes limp - he's gone! Holmes Jr jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Holmes Jr!
Mike Holmes Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 468: IsMore vs Araujo
Date: Mar 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Holmes Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xe throws a series of punches but Holmes Jr avoids them all with ease.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
Xe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xe throws a hook to the side of Holmes Jr's head but Holmes Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xe cracks a nice hook into Holmes Jr's ribs.
Xe looks to land a left hand but Holmes Jr moved out of range nicely.
Holmes Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xe's head.#CUT#It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
Holmes Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Xe is just out of range.
A big right from Holmes Jr misses.
Holmes Jr misses with a straight left.
Holmes Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Oblivion Gate in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xe throws a one two combo.
#T1#
Xe blocks a leg kick.
Xe falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Holmes Jr counter with a right hand.
Holmes Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Xe is just out of range.
Xe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmes Jr throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
so Xe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holmes Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xe's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Xe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Xe has his foot on Holmes Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holmes Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Xe being controlled here, momentarily.
Xe keeping moving, preventing Holmes Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Xe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Holmes Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holmes Jr wants to control from the top but Xe keeps moving.
Holmes Jr wants to stand but Xe has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Xe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmes Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmes Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Xe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holmes Jr passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Holmes Jr tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Xe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holmes Jr is looking to take a break and control but Xe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holmes Jr slows the pace down. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holmes Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xe keeps working.
Xe is trying to improve his position.
Xe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holmes Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Xe is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Holmes Jr is tapping! Great win for Xe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Professor Xe!
A relieved looking Professor Xe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 454: Fire v IsMore
Date: Jan 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Beach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holmes Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Beach with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holmes Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Beach takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Holmes Jr.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Holmes Jr pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr has an active guard here but Beach has managed to pass into half guard.
Beach frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holmes Jr can't escape the position.
#T1#
Holmes Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holmes Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Beach has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Holmes Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holmes Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beach has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beach slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr working for a triangle but Beach defends it easily.
#T2#
Holmes Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Beach puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr with the active half guard here but Beach passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmes Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Beach prevents Holmes Jr from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beach keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Holmes Jr is looking for a sweep. Beach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beach looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holmes Jr gets full guard.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr has his foot on Beach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beach works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Beach got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holmes Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beach has managed to get both his arms back between Holmes Jr's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holmes Jr is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sammy Beach will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Beach misses with a hook.
Beach pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Beach clinches up with Holmes Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holmes Jr scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Holmes Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Beach is trying to keep an underhook but Holmes Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holmes Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beach is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Holmes Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Beach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Holmes Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Beach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beach defends it well. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holmes Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beach to regain full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beach is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beach has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for a guillotine here but Beach defends easily.
#SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for subs off his back but Beach has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Beach takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mike Holmes Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holmes Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Beach not doing much here.
Holmes Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for subs off his back but Beach has passed one foot through into half guard.
Holmes Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beach seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holmes Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Beach is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Beach throws a right hand that Holmes Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmes Jr also avoids with ease.
Holmes Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beach.
Beach paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holmes Jr slips under a jab from Beach.
Holmes Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beach throws a series of punches but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes Jr lands with a straight right. Beach didn't see that one coming.
Beach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Holmes Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Beach stands there with Holmes Jr around his waist. Holmes Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holmes Jr blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holmes Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beach tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
Holmes Jr lands a left hand.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Beach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Beach.
Beach wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beach lands a knee to the head.
Beach blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr. #BC#
Beach breaks the clinch.
Holmes Jr throws a right hand that Beach ducks under and follows up with a left that Beach also avoids with ease.
Holmes Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beach finds it's way round the side to connect with Holmes Jr's head.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Holmes Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beach just misses with a punch to the body.
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beach.
Holmes Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beach is looking to wear down Holmes Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes Jr lands with a good body shot.
Beach throws a body shot but no joy.
Beach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holmes Jr.
Beach appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Holmes Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holmes Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Beach lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beach misses with a hook. Holmes Jr ducked under it nicely.
Holmes Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holmes Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beach momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Beach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beach.
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holmes Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Beach's head. #T3#
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr clobbers Beach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beach prevents a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holmes Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beach or not.
Beach lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with some punches.
Beach blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Beach turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beach just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sammy Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but Beach forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Beach breaks the clinch.
Holmes Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach throws a hook but Holmes Jr blocks it.
Holmes Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Beach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holmes Jr has time to react.
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Beach misses
and Holmes Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch there but Beach circles away.
Beach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Beach moves into range and clinches up with Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sammy Beach did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach throws a looping overhand right but Holmes Jr ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holmes Jr! But no joy.
Beach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holmes Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmes Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holmes Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beach scores with a nice head shot.
Beach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Holmes Jr is rocked!
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but Beach moves out of range.
Holmes Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?
Beach ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Holmes Jr out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach retains his light heavyweight title!
Sammy Beach gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CFC 445: Knox v Gonza
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Holmes Jr clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Proudhon breaks the clinch.
Proudhon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Proudhon.
Holmes Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Proudhon is just out of range.
Holmes Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Proudhon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Proudhon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Proudhon misses the jab.
Proudhon avoids the body shot from Holmes Jr.
A little jabbing left from Proudhon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Proudhon misses with an uppercut
and Holmes Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Proudhon lands.
Holmes Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Proudhon.#CL#
Holmes Jr drives through and clinches with Proudhon against the ropes.
Proudhon swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Proudhon lands with a light punch inside.
Proudhon blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Proudhon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Proudhon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holmes Jr or not.
Holmes Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Proudhon is defending well.
Holmes Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Holmes Jr pulls Proudhon into guard.
Proudhon wants to stand but Holmes Jr is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Holmes Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Proudhon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holmes Jr wants to sweep here but Proudhon controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Holmes Jr working for a triangle but Proudhon defends it easily.
Proudhon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for a guillotine here but Proudhon defends easily.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a triangle but Proudhon pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3##SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Proudhon defends well.
Proudhon preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Holmes Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Proudhon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Proudhon stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes Jr.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Proudhon wanted to stand there but Holmes Jr had control of the position.
Holmes Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Proudhon trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Proudhon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holmes Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Holmes Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Proudhon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Proudhon has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Holmes Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Proudhon looks to land a left hand but Holmes Jr moved out of range nicely.
Holmes Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holmes Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Proudhon.
Holmes Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Proudhon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes Jr works Proudhon's body with a nice hook.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Proudhon counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Proudhon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Proudhon swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Holmes Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Proudhon.#T1#
The fighters circling - Proudhon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes Jr slips under a jab.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Proudhon manages to circle out of the way.
Proudhon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Proudhon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch there but Proudhon circles away.
Holmes Jr thuds his right hand into Proudhon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Proudhon misses with a straight left.
Holmes Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Proudhon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Holmes Jr drops his hands momentarily and Proudhon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holmes Jr moves out of range as Proudhon strikes.
Holmes Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holmes Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes Jr misses with a head kick.
Holmes Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Holmes Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Proudhon checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proudhon looks to land a left hand but Holmes Jr moved out of range nicely.
Mike Holmes Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Proudhon throws a lazy right hand but Holmes Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Proudhon misses with a body shot
and Holmes Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Proudhon misses with a straight left.
Holmes Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Holmes Jr. That's going to slow Proudhon down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Proudhon scores with a jab to the body.
Proudhon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Proudhon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holmes Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holmes Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Holmes Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Proudhon misses with a looping left.
Holmes Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
A left lands for Proudhon.
Holmes Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Proudhon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Proudhon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Proudhon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick which misses Proudhon's front leg but catches the back leg as Proudhon tries to avoid it.
Holmes Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes Jr cracks Proudhon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Holmes Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Proudhon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holmes Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Proudhon is able to avoid easily.
Holmes Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Proudhon works Holmes Jr's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Holmes Jr moves into the clinch.
Proudhon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Proudhon.
Proudhon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Proudhon gets underhooks to prevent Holmes Jr's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes Jr. #BC2#
Proudhon breaks the clinch.
Proudhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes Jr moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Proudhon is looking for the big counter here.#T1##CL#
Holmes Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Proudhon throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Proudhon.
Proudhon tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
Proudhon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Proudhon.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Proudhon to keep the fight standing.
Proudhon tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Proudhon walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Holmes Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Proudhon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Holmes Jr misses.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Holmes Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holmes Jr misses the shot to the body.
Proudhon looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Proudhon throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmes Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Holmes Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Proudhon.
A swing and a miss from Proudhon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Holmes Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holmes Jr.
Proudhon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes Jr manages to avoid it.
Holmes Jr is looking to counter punch.
Proudhon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Proudhon.
A quick step to the side and Holmes Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proudhon misses with a hook to the body
and Holmes Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Holmes Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Proudhon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holmes Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Proudhon just manages to avoid it.
Proudhon takes one to the chin there.
Holmes Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Proudhon manages to avoid it.
Proudhon looks to land a combination but Holmes Jr avoids it well.
Proudhon just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr avoids the body shot from Proudhon.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Proudhon breaks away and moves out of range.
Proudhon sizes up Holmes Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Proudhon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Holmes Jr clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proudhon.
Proudhon misses with a punch on the inside.
Proudhon tries to break the clinch but Holmes Jr is controlling the position.
Proudhon misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Proudhon cracks Holmes Jr with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proudhon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Proudhon.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Proudhon's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holmes Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Holmes Jr!
An out of breath Mike Holmes Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 441: DeSilva v Proudhon
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes Jr misses the shot to the body.
Sobieski lands a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Sobieski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sobieski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sobieski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes Jr is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Holmes Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sobieski 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 Holmes Jr.
Sobieski takes a little break here. Holmes Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Holmes Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Sobieski is looking to take a break and control but Holmes Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holmes Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sobieski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holmes Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Sobieski 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.
Sobieski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Holmes Jr manages to get to full guard.
Sobieski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a triangle but Sobieski pushes his legs off easily.
Sobieski throws an elbow that misses. Holmes Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobieski's guard. Nice move by Holmes Jr!#REVR##T3#
Sobieski is trying to keep Holmes Jr in close.
Holmes Jr throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Sobieski has his foot on Holmes Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holmes Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmes Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobieski is keeping the position for now.
Sobieski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Sobieski trying to control but Holmes Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobieski defends well.#SUB#
Sobieski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sobieski cracks Holmes Jr with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sobieski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holmes Jr blocks a leg kick.
Sobieski misses with a shot to the body
and Holmes Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Sobieski 's knee. #TD2#
Sobieski scores with a takedown into Holmes Jr's guard.
Sobieski won't allow Holmes Jr to sweep him here. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobieski defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Holmes Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Sobieski wants to pass the guard but Holmes Jr is keeping the position.
Sobieski stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes Jr.#SUB#
Holmes Jr working for a triangle but Sobieski defends it easily.
Sobieski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing Sobieski from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Holmes Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sobieski stacks Holmes Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sobieski!
Sobieski trying to control the position but Holmes Jr is working away.
Sobieski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Sobieski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holmes Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Holmes Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Holmes Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sobieski's best efforts.
Holmes Jr moves into full guard.
Sobieski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Holmes Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sobieski passes Holmes Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Sobieski uses his free foot to push down on Holmes Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Sobieski breaks from Holmes Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Holmes Jr is squirming around, avoiding Sobieski's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Sobieski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes Jr is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Holmes Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sobieski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jan Sobieski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holmes Jr. That's going to slow Sobieski down.
Holmes Jr avoids the body shot from Sobieski.
Sobieski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Sobieski.
A little feinted left hand from Holmes Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sobieski connects with an inside leg kick.
Sobieski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Holmes Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Holmes Jr throwing a counter right hand but Sobieski manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sobieski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sobieski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes Jr sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Sobieski trying to control the action but Holmes Jr is working from the bottom.
Holmes Jr wants to improve his position but Sobieski is controlling well.
Mike Holmes Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Sobieski works his way into side control.
Holmes Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sobieski is looking to take a break and control but Holmes Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holmes Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Holmes Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Sobieski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sobieski is continuing to stall.
Sobieski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Holmes Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sobieski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holmes Jr is looking to escape.
Jan Sobieski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Holmes Jr has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Sobieski's lack of action.
Sobieski controlling the pace.
Holmes Jr is not content to let Sobieski control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sobieski tries to pass to full mount but Holmes Jr defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sobieski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sobieski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sobieski!
Jan Sobieski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CFC 437: DeSilva vs Holmes Jr
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
DeSilva clinches with his opponent.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but DeSilva won't allow it.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes Jr pushes DeSilva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeSilva takes a shot to the head.
Holmes Jr misses with the head strike.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeSilva just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holmes Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
Holmes Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes Jr scores with a hook to the body.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Holmes Jr is trying to drag DeSilva to the mat but DeSilva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
DeSilva stalling in the clinch but Holmes Jr improves position.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
Holmes Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes Jr backwards.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr blocks an uppercut.
Holmes Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but DeSilva prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holmes Jr or not.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
DeSilva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr misses with the head strike.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but DeSilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
Holmes Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holmes Jr tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. DeSilva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Holmes Jr can turn it around.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
#T3#
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
Holmes Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holmes Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeSilva smiles and moves away.
Holmes Jr misses the shot to the body. #CL#
DeSilva forces Holmes Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Holmes Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr blocking some punches.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
DeSilva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
DeSilva tries to score with a low kick but Holmes Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Holmes Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but DeSilva steps away.#CL#
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for DeSilva.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on DeSilva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes Jr's elbow.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeSilva lunges at Holmes Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holmes Jr's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick that knocks DeSilva off balance momentarily.#CL#
Holmes Jr gets tackled into the cage by DeSilva. DeSilva maintains the clinch.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Holmes Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeSilva lands with a right to the head.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes Jr controls his hands.
Holmes Jr cracks DeSilva with a nice body shot.
Holmes Jr prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes Jr.
DeSilva stalling.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeSilva just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Holmes Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeSilva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holmes Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeSilva cracks Holmes Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DeSilva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva slips under a jab.
DeSilva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holmes Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holmes Jr cracks DeSilva with an open hand slap.#T2#
DeSilva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeSilva moves away from the strike by Holmes Jr.
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the body
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combo that has Holmes Jr backing up. Holmes Jr nods at DeSilva to acknowledge the strikes.
DeSilva throws a body punch but Holmes Jr moves out of range. #CL#
DeSilva rushes Holmes Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but DeSilva stands there with Holmes Jr around his waist. Holmes Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
DeSilva tries to work over Holmes Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva effectively controlling the action here.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Holmes Jr decides to pull guard.
DeSilva won't allow Holmes Jr to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeSilva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeSilva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SU#
DeSilva stands and steps away. Holmes Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
DeSilva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmes Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
DeSilva has Holmes Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Holmes Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes Jr.
Good body shot from Holmes Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes Jr prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Holmes Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes Jr controls the action.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr - that landed with a thud.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
#T4##TD2#
Holmes Jr jumps guard and drags DeSilva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but DeSilva uses it to pass to side control.
Holmes Jr is looking to regain half guard here but DeSilva keeps moving and retains side control.
Holmes Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes Jr is refusing to be controlled, as DeSilva sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeSilva pulls his head out easily.
DeSilva is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holmes Jr gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Holmes Jr working for a triangle but DeSilva defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Holmes Jr misses with an uppercut.
DeSilva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeSilva misses the body punch
and Holmes Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes Jr misses with a low kick.
Holmes Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes Jr misses with a body shot
and DeSilva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Holmes Jr.
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
DeSilva swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Holmes Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Holmes Jr swings widly with a right hand
and DeSilva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
DeSilva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
DeSilva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from DeSilva finds it's way through Holmes Jr's defenses.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
Holmes Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holmes Jr throws a counter combo.
Holmes Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holmes Jr is looking to clinch.
DeSilva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holmes Jr throws a chopping leg kick but DeSilva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeSilva lands a leg kick that knocks Holmes Jr off balance momentarily.
Holmes Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeSilva throws a leg kick that misses. #T2##CL#
Holmes Jr gets tackled into the cage by DeSilva. DeSilva maintains the clinch.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holmes Jr or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but DeSilva has him pressed against the cage.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes Jr's elbow.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes Jr controls his hands.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes Jr controls the action.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Holmes Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
DeSilva digs a right hand into Holmes Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holmes Jr's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holmes Jr as DeSilva tries to tie him up.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes Jr backwards. #T3#
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
Holmes Jr working aggressively here.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
DeSilva lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
Holmes Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeSilva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
DeSilva lands a shot to the body.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes Jr can do to turn this around?
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Holmes Jr misses with the head strike.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
DeSilva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
Holmes Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Holmes Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Holmes Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
DeSilva closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
DeSilva gets underhooks to prevent Holmes Jr's takedown attempt.
Holmes Jr prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva pressing his opponent against the cage.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes Jr fails to land.
A body shot lands from DeSilva.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
Holmes Jr blocking some punches.
#T1#
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Holmes Jr avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva is leaning against Holmes Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva throws a jab when Holmes Jr was well out of range.
DeSilva lands with a shot to the body.
DeSilva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holmes Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Holmes Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holmes Jr ducks right into an uppercut from DeSilva. #CL#
DeSilva forces Holmes Jr back against the cage and clinches.
DeSilva is leaning against Holmes Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmes Jr lands with a left to the head.
DeSilva tries to work over Holmes Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeSilva wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes Jr won't allow it.
#T2#
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
A short body shot lands from DeSilva as the two fighters clinch.
DeSilva lands with a left to the head.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
DeSilva breaks from the clinch.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva throws a solid leg kick but Holmes Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut.
Holmes Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
DeSilva misses with a wild body shot.
DeSilva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Holmes Jr misses its intended target.
DeSilva missing with a left hand there. Holmes Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holmes Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holmes Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holmes Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSilva.
An inside leg kick lands from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
DeSilva clinches with his opponent.
DeSilva tries to work over Holmes Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva lands a shot to the body.
DeSilva tries to work over Holmes Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes Jr.
#T4#
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes Jr.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Holmes Jr can't find room to land a body shot as DeSilva controls the action.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DeSilva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.#CL#
DeSilva moves into range and clinches up with Holmes Jr.
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!
Holmes Jr lands a shoulder strike.
DeSilva stops a takedown attempt from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Holmes Jr avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva blocks an uppercut.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes Jr controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva had his way with Mike Holmes Jr in that 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!#R5#
DeSilva lands with a right hand. #CL#
DeSilva moves into the clinch.
DeSilva pushes Holmes Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but DeSilva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Holmes Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Holmes Jr has a closed guard, preventing DeSilva from standing up.
DeSilva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
DeSilva stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Holmes Jr keeps moving.
DeSilva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeSilva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DeSilva forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeSilva pulls his head out easily.
Mike Holmes Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
DeSilva stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Good leg kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
Holmes Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeSilva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
DeSilva is looking for a counter combo.
DeSilva wants to land a leg kick but Holmes Jr is out of range.
DeSilva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good work by DeSilva as he checks the leg kick.
DeSilva half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Nice jab there from DeSilva.
Holmes Jr swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holmes Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Holmes Jr connects with a right hand. DeSilva shakes it off.
DeSilva checks the leg kick.#CL#
DeSilva takes the fight into the clinch.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes Jr controls the action.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes Jr's elbow.
Holmes Jr prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Holmes Jr avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Holmes Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes Jr backwards.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Holmes Jr manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Holmes Jr is looking for a triangle but DeSilva pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
DeSilva stands up from Holmes Jr's guard - DeSilva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice shot by DeSilva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSilva. DeSilva obviously looking to wear him down.
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Holmes Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Holmes Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmes Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeSilva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Antonio Mauricio DeSilva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 435B: New Genesis
Date: Oct 18, 2021 |
#R1#
A low kick from Holmes Jr is predictable there #CL2#
and Vujić holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Holmes Jr works on Vujić's body with a couple of short punches.
Vujić blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Vujić tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes Jr's elbow.
Holmes Jr misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Holmes Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vujić misses with a punch to the body.
Vujić misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vujić misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holmes Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujić swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Vujić avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Holmes Jr lands a body shot.
Holmes Jr lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Holmes Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vujić backwards.
I was talking to Holmes Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Vujić avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Holmes Jr gets through Vujić's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vujić can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes Jr controls the action.
Holmes Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes Jr lands an uppercut.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr blocking some punches.
Holmes Jr working aggressively here.
Vujić tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
A short right from Vujić on the inside.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Vujić.
Vujić blocks an uppercut.
Holmes Jr throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr presses Vujić against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vujić fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holmes Jr lands a shot to the body.
Holmes Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes Jr gets through Vujić's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vujić scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holmes Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Vujić uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vujić misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vujić misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Vujić.
Holmes Jr misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holmes Jr. #T3#
Holmes Jr lands with a right to the head.
Vujić misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vujić's elbow.
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but Vujić blocks it.
Holmes Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Vujić uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vujić swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vujić tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes Jr gets through Vujić's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr working aggressively here.
Vujić lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holmes Jr blocks a body shot from Vujić. #T4#
Vujić prevents a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Vujić working aggressively here.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vujić's elbow.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Vujić tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vujić blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr working aggressively here.
Holmes Jr blocks a body shot from Vujić.
A short body shot lands from Holmes Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Holmes Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes Jr takes a shot to the head.
Holmes Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Vujić.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vujić pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vujić tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vujić swings widly with a right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a leg kick.
Holmes Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vujić on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vujić walks into a jab.
Holmes Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vujić can do to turn this around?
Vujić missing with a left hand there. Holmes Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vujić wants to clinch up but Holmes Jr keeps it at a distance.
Vujić misses with a jab to the body
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vujić's knee momentarily.
Vujić misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Holmes Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holmes Jr misses with a looping right.
Vujić throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vujić keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes Jr.#T1#
Holmes Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holmes Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vujić throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Holmes Jr misses the target.
Vujić lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes Jr at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vujić. Holmes Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes Jr lands a nice hook to Vujić's body. Vujić takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vujić moves forwards but Holmes Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Krsto Vujić has been cut.
Krsto Vujić seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vujić lands with a nice combination. Holmes Jr backs away looking to recover.
Holmes Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holmes Jr jabs at Vujić's body.
Vujić misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vujić takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
Holmes Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vujić tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holmes Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holmes Jr.
#T2#
Holmes Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vujić drops his hands momentarily and Holmes Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mike Holmes Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Holmes Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vujić.
Vujić misses with a few strikes there.
Vujić tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Vujić.
Holmes Jr throwing a counter right hand but Vujić manages to avoid it.
Holmes Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Vujić is just out of range.
Holmes Jr connects with a single shot there.
Holmes Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holmes Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Vujić.
Vujić tries a head kick but it misses.
Vujić connects with a body shot.
Vujić throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Holmes Jr slips a straight right by Vujić.#T3#
Holmes Jr walks into a straight right hand from Vujić.
Some bone on bone action there as Vujić checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vujić wants to counter the offense by Holmes Jr and move into the clinch position.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vujić.
Vujić misses with a body shot.
Holmes Jr tried to score with a low kick but Vujić checks it.
Vujić is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holmes Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Vujić throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holmes Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vujić ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holmes Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vujić tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Vujić.
Holmes Jr avoids the body shot from Vujić.
Vujić misses with a body shot.
Vujić swings widly with a right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Holmes Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Vujić manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Holmes Jr misses with a low kick as Vujić jumps back.#T4#
Vujić misses with a shot to the body
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Vujić jabs at Holmes Jr's body.
Holmes Jr thumps Vujić with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vujić uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vujić throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vujić throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vujić misses with a wild body shot.
Vujić misses the shot to the body.
Holmes Jr scores with the left hand. Vujić knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Vujić misses
and Holmes Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Holmes Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holmes Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Krsto Vujić's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vujić scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holmes Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Vujić does it's job there.
Vujić is looking to clinch.
Vujić misses with a right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vujić's knee momentarily.
Vujić throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vujić works Holmes Jr's body with a nice hook.
Vujić throws a lazy uppercut
and Holmes Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vujić's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vujić misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook. Vujić ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr motions for Vujić to come forward. Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr slips a straight right by Vujić.
Holmes Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vujić fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes Jr manages to avoid it.#T1#
A left lands for Vujić.
Holmes Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A lazy left from Holmes Jr finds it's target.
Vujić misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holmes Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holmes Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Vujić blocks the leg kick.
Vujić misses with a jab to the body
and Holmes Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Vujić is looking to clinch but Holmes Jr is avoiding it.
Holmes Jr slips a jab and a cross from Vujić.
Holmes Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#That has opened up Krsto Vujić's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Vujić should have avoided that one.
Vujić takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Good work by Vujić as he checks the leg kick.
Vujić tries to clinch
and Holmes Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Vujić throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vujić keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vujić is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Holmes Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vujić.
Holmes Jr connects with a leg kick.
Vujić jabs Holmes Jr right on the nose. Holmes Jr blinks but takes it well.
Holmes Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vujić thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vujić just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes Jr throwing a counter right hand but Vujić manages to avoid it.
Vujić takes one to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krsto Vujić has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Vujić misses the shot to the body.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vujić.
Vujić misses with a hook to the body
and Holmes Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Vujić dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Vujić coming out on top.
A combination from Holmes Jr does no damage.
Vujić checks a leg kick nicely.
Vujić misses with a body shot.
Holmes Jr scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#The cut above Krsto Vujić's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holmes Jr.
Vujić swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holmes Jr.
Vujić has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vujić fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes Jr manages to avoid it.
Holmes Jr throwing a counter right hand but Vujić manages to avoid it.#T4#
Nice jab there from Vujić.
Vujić stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmes Jr.
Vujić throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Holmes Jr staying out of range there.
Vujić looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Vujić misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
Vujić checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Vujić. That snapped Holmes Jr's head back.
Vujić throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes Jr with a nice calf kick.
Vujić misses with a lunging right hand
and Vujić takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vujić cracks a nice hook into Holmes Jr's ribs.
Holmes Jr throws a series of strikes that have Vujić backpedaling.
Mike Holmes Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Holmes Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holmes Jr 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Holmes Jr!
An out of breath Mike Holmes Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Krsto Vujić was interviewed post fight and said 'Who loses a Win, wins a Loss'. |
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Event:
SYN 835 Graves vs. Peterson
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Pendragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes Jr manages to avoid it.
Pendragon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holmes Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Pendragon slips a straight right by Holmes Jr.
Good leg kick by Holmes Jr.
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes Jr's shoulder, as Holmes Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Pendragon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up.
Pendragon's corner calls for a 1-2. Pendragon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Pendragon finds it's target.
Pendragon misses with a looping right.
Holmes Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pendragon.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Holmes Jr tenderised Pendragon's leg. Pendragon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Holmes Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with a left hand #CL#
and Holmes Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon pushes Holmes Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##TD#
Holmes Jr decides to pull guard.
Pendragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Holmes Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pendragon is aware though and is defending well.
Pendragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pendragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pendragon looking to pass the guard.
Pendragon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for a guillotine here but Pendragon defends easily.
Pendragon trying to control but Holmes Jr is working from the bottom.
Pendragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##SUB#
Holmes Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pendragon wants to pass the guard but Holmes Jr is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes Jr wants to sweep here but Pendragon controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Holmes Jr working for a triangle but Pendragon defends it easily.
Pendragon passes into half guard.
Holmes Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holmes Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB#
Holmes Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pendragon defends it easily.#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pendragon is aware though and is defending well.
Pendragon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Holmes Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pendragon is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pendragon forces his way into half guard.
Pendragon tries to pass to full mount but Holmes Jr defends it. #T4#
Pendragon trying to control from half guard but Holmes Jr is working away.
Pendragon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Holmes Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Pendragon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pendragon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pendragon controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arthur Pendragon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pendragon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holmes Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Holmes Jr misses with the combination.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pendragon.
Holmes Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Holmes Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Holmes Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pendragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws the left hand but Holmes Jr avoids the punch easily.
Pendragon misses the jab.
Holmes Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pendragon takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon with a nice cross.
Holmes Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Holmes Jr.#T1#
Holmes Jr tried to score with a low kick but Pendragon checks it.
Pendragon lands a nice hook to Holmes Jr's body. Holmes Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holmes Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pendragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Pendragon tries to keep at a distance but Holmes Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Holmes Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pendragon tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
Holmes Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pendragon can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes Jr controls the action.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pendragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes Jr controls his hands.
Pendragon misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pendragon's elbow.
Pendragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holmes Jr blocking some punches.
Holmes Jr blocks a body shot from Pendragon.
Holmes Jr prevents a body shot from Pendragon. #T2#
Pendragon throws a head punch that misses.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Pendragon stands there with Holmes Jr around his waist. Holmes Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Pendragon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Holmes Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing Pendragon from controlling successfully.
Pendragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing Pendragon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Holmes Jr has his foot on Pendragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pendragon works his way back into a safe position though.
Mike Holmes Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Holmes Jr has his foot on Pendragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pendragon works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Holmes Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing Pendragon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pendragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pendragon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pendragon moves nicely into side control.
Holmes Jr prevents Pendragon from improving position.
Holmes Jr regains half guard.
Holmes Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pendragon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Pendragon is continuing to stall.
Holmes Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Pendragon sits in half guard.
Pendragon wants to pass to mount but Holmes Jr is defending the position.
Holmes Jr is in trouble now - Pendragon has advanced to mount!
Pendragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Holmes Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Pendragon looking to control but Holmes Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Holmes Jr scores with a push kick.
Holmes Jr moves out of range as Pendragon strikes.
A combination from Holmes Jr does no damage.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick
and Pendragon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.
Holmes Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holmes Jr is looking to slow Pendragon down with leg kicks.
Holmes Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Holmes Jr is looking to counter the offense by Pendragon and move into the clinch.
Holmes Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pendragon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Pendragon.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pendragon throws out the jab.
Pendragon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but Pendragon is having none of it. #T1#
Pendragon avoids a kick to the body.
Holmes Jr slips a straight right by Pendragon.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch there but Pendragon circles away.
Holmes Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pendragon doesn't seem bothered though.
Pendragon throws a jab when Holmes Jr was well out of range.
Pendragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pendragon connects with a looping right hand.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holmes Jr throws a series of punches but Pendragon moves out of range.
Holmes Jr blocks a jab.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Pendragon breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Holmes Jr instigates a clinch.
Holmes Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Pendragon breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Pendragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendragon.
Holmes Jr connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pendragon connects with a single shot there.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pendragon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pendragon loads up on a big right hand but Holmes Jr slips the punch.
Holmes Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pendragon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Holmes Jr tries to move into range but Pendragon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pendragon if he has to take too many more of those.
Holmes Jr is looking to clinch but Pendragon is avoiding it.
Holmes Jr is looking to clinch.
Pendragon scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up but Pendragon circles away and keeps his distance.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Holmes Jr.
Pendragon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Holmes Jr is out of range.
Pendragon throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Holmes Jr moves into the clinch.
Holmes Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holmes Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pendragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mike Holmes Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holmes Jr blocking some punches.
Holmes Jr misses with some punches.
Pendragon misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Pendragon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Pendragon breaks from the clinch.
Holmes Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
#T4#
Holmes Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Pendragon circles away.
#CL#
Holmes Jr closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Holmes Jr pulls Pendragon into guard.
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!#SUB#
Holmes Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pendragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pendragon trying to control but Holmes Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Pendragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holmes Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pendragon has managed to get both his arms back between Holmes Jr's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arthur Pendragon.
I think Pendragon 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pendragon!
After the fight, Arthur Pendragon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SYN 826 Sitsongrit vs. Ho Joy
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Kawamata throws a leg kick but Holmes Jr moved away.
Kawamata misses with a jab to the body
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Holmes Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kawamata scores with a hook.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Holmes Jr slips the punch.
Holmes Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holmes Jr slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holmes Jr.
Kawamata throws a front kick aimed at Holmes Jr's knee but Holmes Jr avoids it well.
Holmes Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawamata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Kawamata's front leg with a kick but Kawamata checks it.
As Holmes Jr backs away, Kawamata returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
Kawamata has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kawamata throws a sloppy body shot
and Holmes Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes Jr misses the target.
Kawamata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes Jr manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Kawamata is predictable there
and Holmes Jr counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Kawamata scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Holmes Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick lands for Kawamata.
#T1#
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Kawamata moves out of range easily.
Kawamata jabs Holmes Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kawamata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawamata circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawamata throws a chopping leg kick but Holmes Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kawamata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holmes Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Kawamata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holmes Jr has time to react.
Holmes Jr throws a jab when Kawamata was well out of range.
Holmes Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kawamata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holmes Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Holmes Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Kawamata tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes Jr moves away.
Kawamata throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Kawamata.
Sloppy strikes from Holmes Jr. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Kawamata slips under a jab.
Kawamata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holmes Jr throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Kawamata misses its target.
An inside leg kick from Kawamata misses.
Kawamata scoring well with a low kick there.
Holmes Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawamata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawamata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Kawamata.
Kawamata looks to land a combination but Holmes Jr avoids it well.
Holmes Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Holmes Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Kawamata.
Kawamata avoids the body shot from Holmes Jr.
Kawamata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holmes Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawamata lands a high kick!
Holmes Jr wants to land a leg kick but Kawamata is out of range.
Kawamata catches Holmes Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes Jr. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawamata dips to his left and cracks Holmes Jr with an uppercut!
Kawamata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kawamata throws a push kick but Holmes Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Kawamata slips a straight right by Holmes Jr.
The fighters circling - Kawamata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Kawamata steps away.
Kawamata staying out of range there.
Holmes Jr loads up on a big right hand but Kawamata slips the punch.
Kawamata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawamata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holmes Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kawamata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawamata connects with a single shot there.
Kawamata connects with a leg kick.
Kawamata moves out of range of the strikes.
Holmes Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Holmes Jr cracks Kawamata with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kawamata looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Holmes Jr finish him?
#ROC2#Kawamata is rocked!#T4#
Holmes Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kawamata.
Oh Kawamata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmes Jr moves forwards but Kawamata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kawamata avoids the body shot from Holmes Jr.
Kawamata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kawamata seems to have got his legs back now.
Kawamata throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Holmes Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kawamata! Holmes Jr lets Kawamata back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A good leg kick by Kawamata.
Kawamata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawamata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kawamata - that will leave a mark!
Holmes Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kawamata fails with an attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Holmes Jr blocks the leg kick.
Kawamata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawamata moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Holmes Jr lands a big head kick that sends Kawamata tumbling to the mat! Holmes Jr takes a step backwards and waves Kawamata back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kawamata throws out a loose jab but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawamata.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kawamata misses with a body shot
and Holmes Jr counters with a right hand from hell and Kawamata is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Holmes Jr!
After winning the bout, Mike Holmes Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SYN 813 Toivonen vs. Camara
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Page.
Holmes Jr throws a big counter combination but Page scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Page takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
Page on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page lands a head shot.
Page scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Page dives in and scores a takedown into Holmes Jr's guard.#SUB#
Holmes Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Page stands up over Holmes Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Page landing some decent shots from guard.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a triangle but Page pushes his legs off easily.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1##SUB#
Page content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Holmes Jr has locked up a guillotine! Holmes Jr's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Page is holding on here and Holmes Jr must be using up a lot of energy. Page has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Holmes Jr gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Holmes Jr!
A victorious Mike Holmes Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SYN 802 Maluga vs. Raper
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Mirage feints and then cracks Holmes Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holmes Jr down.
Mirage works the jab nicely.
Mirage 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.
Holmes Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mirage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holmes Jr checks it well.
It looked like Holmes Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirage.
Mirage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holmes Jr checks it well.
Holmes Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mirage throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Holmes Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Holmes Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holmes Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage misses with a left hand
and Holmes Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirage connects with a solid leg kick.
Holmes Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Mirage throws a lazy head kick
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmes Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirage.
Mirage throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Mirage toppling to the canvas! Mirage scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Holmes Jr finish him?!#ROC#Mirage is rocked!
Mirage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Mirage misses the target.
Holmes Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Mirage was just out of range.
Mirage swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Holmes Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but Mirage holds him up against the cage and eventually Holmes Jr drops back down to his feet.
Mirage has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes Jr.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr.
Mirage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Mirage working aggressively here.
Holmes Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holmes Jr fails to pull guard.
Holmes Jr gets through Mirage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mirage throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes Jr.
I was talking to Holmes Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holmes Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirage.
Mirage misses with the head strike.
Mirage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Mirage stands there with Holmes Jr around his waist. Holmes Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Holmes Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirage working aggressively here.
Mirage blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mirage's elbow. #T3#
Mirage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Mirage avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirage.
Mirage blocks an uppercut.
Holmes Jr blocks an uppercut.
Holmes Jr blocking some punches.
Mirage swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holmes Jr lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Holmes Jr successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for a guillotine here but Mirage defends easily.
Mirage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SU2#
Mirage stands and steps away. Holmes Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mirage throws a solid leg kick but Holmes Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mirage.
Mirage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holmes Jr.
Mirage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Holmes Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirage throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Holmes Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mirage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holmes Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirage can pounce on him.
Mirage throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Holmes Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Mirage misses.
Mirage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holmes Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Alphonzo Mirage has been cut.
Holmes Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirage misses with a left hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Mirage lands a leg kick that knocks Holmes Jr off balance momentarily.
Mirage misses with a hook.
Mirage throws a big shot that misses.
Holmes Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Mirage avoided it.
Alphonzo Mirage 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.
Mirage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mirage misses with a leg kick.
Holmes Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Holmes Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Holmes Jr slips under a jab.
Holmes Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mirage lunges at Holmes Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holmes Jr's hand.
Holmes Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirage.
Holmes Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Holmes Jr slips under a jab.
Mirage throws a hook but Holmes Jr blocks it.
Holmes Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mirage misses with a double jab
letting Holmes Jr counter with a right hand.
Mirage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holmes Jr.
Mirage throws a head kick that Holmes Jr semi-blocks.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Mirage.
Mirage throws a leg kick
and Holmes Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holmes Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirage throws out the jab.
Holmes Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mirage misses with a left hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirage motions for Holmes Jr to come forward. Mirage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Mirage coming out on top.
Mirage misses with an uppercut
and Holmes Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mirage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holmes Jr is out of range and Mirage settles back down.
Holmes Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Mirage was just out of range.
A combination from Mirage does no damage.
Holmes Jr throwing a counter right hand but Mirage manages to avoid it.
Mirage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Holmes Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Mirage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holmes Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick lands for Mirage.
Mirage misses with a lunging right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mirage tries to score with a low kick but Holmes Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Holmes Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
As Mirage backs away, Holmes Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mirage.
Holmes Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mirage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mirage misses with a straight left.
Mirage digs a good body shot into Holmes Jr's ribs.
Holmes Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Mirage wants to land a leg kick but Holmes Jr is out of range.
Mirage throws a leg kick but Holmes Jr moved away.
Holmes Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holmes Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Mirage throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mirage misses with a right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Mirage! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Holmes Jr!
An out of breath Mike Holmes Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN TBD2
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tsuruta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that Holmes Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmes Jr also avoids with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tsuruta checks a leg kick.
Holmes Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes Jr moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta lands a right hook to the body.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Holmes Jr slips the punch.
Holmes Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsuruta. Tsuruta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Holmes Jr wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Holmes Jr scores with a leg kick.
Mike Holmes Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Holmes Jr tries to move into range but Tsuruta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsuruta connects with the punch.#CL#
Holmes Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
#T2##BC2#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes Jr misses with a leg kick
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes Jr moves away.
Holmes Jr blocks a jab.
Holmes Jr missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holmes Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Holmes Jr's body.
Holmes Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tsuruta checks it well.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
Holmes Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsuruta in his tracks.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.#T3#
Tsuruta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Holmes Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Holmes Jr throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Holmes Jr.
Tsuruta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holmes Jr on the side of the head.
Tsuruta jabs at Holmes Jr's body.
Tsuruta cracks Holmes Jr with a good jab.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
As Tsuruta looks to move away, Holmes Jr throws a big counter combo but Tsuruta just gets out of the way.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Holmes Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsuruta has time to react.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Holmes Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holmes Jr moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Holmes Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's time! Holmes Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Holmes Jr moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Holmes Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Holmes Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Holmes Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Holmes Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsuruta defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsuruta content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
Holmes Jr has his foot on Tsuruta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuruta works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a triangle but Tsuruta pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsuruta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holmes Jr working a defensive guard here.
Tsuruta content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holmes Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsuruta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holmes Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but Holmes Jr avoids it with no problem.
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tsuruta's knee momentarily.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses.
Holmes Jr connects with a right hand. Tsuruta shakes it off.
Holmes Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsuruta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Holmes Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holmes Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but Tsuruta is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuruta lands a jab.
Tsuruta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Holmes Jr lunges at Tsuruta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsuruta's hand. #T4#
Tsuruta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holmes Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta tests Holmes Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Holmes Jr darts in and clinches Tsuruta up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
An attempted straight right counter from Holmes Jr misses the target.
Holmes Jr misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Holmes Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Holmes Jr misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Holmes Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Holmes Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta tries to break the clinch but Holmes Jr is controlling the position.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Holmes Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holmes Jr blocks a jab.#T1#
Holmes Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Holmes Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes Jr lands a high kick!
Tsuruta clobbers Holmes Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holmes Jr throws a combination that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but Holmes Jr avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Holmes Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tsuruta manages to circle out of the way.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holmes Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Holmes Jr closes the distance but Tsuruta moves to the side
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tsuruta under the eye.
Holmes Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tsuruta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holmes Jr with a body shot.#T3#
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but Tsuruta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tsuruta lands with a right hand.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes Jr slips a jab from Tsuruta.
It looked like Holmes Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Tsuruta lands a slapping body shot.
Holmes Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Holmes Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsuruta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Holmes Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsuruta 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tomomi Tsuruta waved his t-shirt featuring 160Q Energy for $150's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Syn Beliy vs Hero
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ispa tries to clinch but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Holmes Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ispa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Holmes Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ispa is defended easily by Holmes Jr.#TD2#
Ispa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Ispa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holmes Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ispa working away.
Holmes Jr is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Holmes Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Ispa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ispa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holmes Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ispa is pressing down on Holmes Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Holmes Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ispa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ispa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmes Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmes Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ispa working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Ispa is looking for a triangle but Holmes Jr pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ispa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ispa working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Ispa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmes Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmes Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holmes Jr advances to half guard.
Ispa is not content to let Holmes Jr control the position.
Ispa trying to get back to full guard but Holmes Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmes Jr goes for an armbar but Ispa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ispa.
Holmes Jr trying to control the position.
Ispa passes Holmes Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ispa seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ispa is working for a kimura but Holmes Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Holmes Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Ispa.
#T4##SUB2#
Ispa wants to work for an arm triangle but Holmes Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holmes Jr controlling the position well.
Ispa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ispa trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tank Ispa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Holmes Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick from Holmes Jr lands but Ispa takes it in his stride.
Holmes Jr tries to land a leg kick but Ispa saw it coming and moves away.
Ispa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Holmes Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ispa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ispa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holmes Jr. Holmes Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ispa throws a low kick but Holmes Jr avoids it.
Ispa connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Ispa tenderised Holmes Jr's leg. Holmes Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Holmes Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Ispa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ispa is just out of range.
Ispa throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes Jr moves out of range as Ispa throws a body kick.
#T1##CL2#
Ispa drives through and clinches with Holmes Jr against the cage.
Ispa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ispa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes Jr backwards.
Holmes Jr working aggressively here.
Ispa pushes off an throws an elbow but Holmes Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holmes Jr pushes Ispa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ispa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ispa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holmes Jr. #TD2#
Ispa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ispa uses his free foot to push down on Holmes Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ispa uses his free foot to push down on Holmes Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Holmes Jr.
Ispa trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2##SUB2#
Holmes Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ispa.
Holmes Jr tries to lock up and control but Ispa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Ispa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Holmes Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Ispa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Holmes Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Holmes Jr and Ispa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Holmes Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Ispa trying to control the action but Holmes Jr is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Ispa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Holmes Jr is trying to maintain the position but Ispa is very close to passing his half guard.
Holmes Jr gets full guard.
Ispa looking to pass the guard.
Ispa trying to control but Holmes Jr is working from the bottom.
Ispa won't allow Holmes Jr to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ispa is posturing up here but Holmes Jr has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ispa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ispa has to tap! Slick submission there by Holmes Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Holmes Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Holmes Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Syn Gusmao vs Uesugi
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Holmes Jr blocks a jab.
Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Holmes Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Holmes Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hammer throws a hook but Holmes Jr avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
enabling Holmes Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Thor Hammer has been cut.
Hammer connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hammer swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Holmes Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hammer - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Holmes Jr saw that one coming.
Hammer swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Holmes Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Hammer shakes him off and moves away.
Holmes Jr slips a jab from Hammer.
Holmes Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hammer.
Hammer connects with the punch.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Holmes Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Hammer feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Holmes Jr collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thor Hammer!
Thor Hammer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Syn 778 Gusmao vs Rhod
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Sobieski gets the takedown into side control.
Sobieski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sobieski tries to move to mount but Holmes Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Holmes Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Holmes Jr dodges the ground and pound from Sobieski.
Sobieski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Holmes Jr struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sobieski throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Sobieski staying calm.
Sobieski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sobieski misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Holmes Jr tries to buck Sobieski off but Sobieski is having none of it.
An elbow from Sobieski crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes Jr regains half guard.
Sobieski scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Holmes Jr moves into full guard.
Sobieski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sobieski wants to pass the guard but Holmes Jr is keeping the position.
Sobieski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Holmes Jr keeps moving.
Sobieski looking to sit in guard and control but Holmes Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Holmes Jr being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Sobieski looking for a sweep. Not yet Sobieski, not yet.
Sobieski has control of Holmes Jr's left arm, preventing Holmes Jr from doing any damage.
Holmes Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobieski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmes Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sobieski keeping moving, preventing Holmes Jr from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sobieski pulls Holmes Jr in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sobieski just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes Jr throws out a counter right but Sobieski avoids it with no problem.
Sobieski misses with a takedown attempt - Holmes Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holmes Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Sobieski steps away.
Sobieski throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sobieski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holmes Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Sobieski throws a lazy body kick
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sobieski thinking.
Holmes Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Holmes Jr throws a big counter head kick but Sobieski avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sobieski shoots and misses #KD2#
and Holmes Jr counters with a crisp one two that drops Sobieski! Holmes Jr thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sobieski to his feet! Sobieski is in big trouble!#ROC2#Sobieski is rocked!
Holmes Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sobieski.
Oh Sobieski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sobieski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holmes Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sobieski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobieski throws a right hand that misses
and Holmes Jr rattles Sobieski with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Sobieski tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Holmes Jr dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Sobieski stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Holmes Jr!
A relieved looking Mike Holmes Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SYN 772 Latrobe vs Gravas 2
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Rubenstein throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Mike Holmes Jr has been cut.
Holmes Jr tries a low kick but Rubenstein avoids it.
It appears Rubenstein was looking to counter with a kick there.
Holmes Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Rubenstein counters with a nice body shot.
Rubenstein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holmes Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Rubenstein's head back.
Holmes Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubenstein avoids the head kick by Holmes Jr.
Rubenstein lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook
enabling Rubenstein to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Holmes Jr misses. #T1#
A big right from Rubenstein misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Rubenstein has knocked Holmes Jr down with a huge combo! Rubenstein steps away and waves a wobbly Holmes Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Holmes Jr is rocked!
Rubenstein lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Holmes Jr crumples to the floor! Rubenstein milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Spencer Rubenstein!
A relieved looking Spencer Rubenstein thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TC 18 Mil $ GP vol 3.2
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Benn Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benn Jr throws a right hand that Holmes Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmes Jr also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Holmes Jr instigates a clinch.
Holmes Jr lands a left hand.
#BC#
Benn Jr manages to break the clinch.
Holmes Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benn Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benn Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benn Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Benn Jr.
Holmes Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a body punch but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Benn Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Benn Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes Jr manages to avoid it.
Holmes Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holmes Jr moves in looking to clinch but Benn Jr pushes him off.
Benn Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holmes Jr can pounce on him.
#T1#
Holmes Jr misses with an uppercut. Benn Jr saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr 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.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benn Jr.
Mike Holmes Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Holmes Jr has managed to clinch.
Holmes Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Benn Jr controls the action.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
Benn Jr connects with the punch.
Benn Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holmes Jr.
Benn Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holmes Jr thows a leg kick but Benn Jr checks it
and Benn Jr counters with a left to the body.
Benn Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes Jr tries a low kick but Benn Jr avoids it.
Benn Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes Jr.
#T2#
Holmes Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benn Jr. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Holmes Jr misses.
Benn Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holmes Jr back to the cage. Benn Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Holmes Jr motions for Benn Jr to come forward. Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benn Jr throwing a counter right hand but Holmes Jr manages to avoid it.
Benn Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benn Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benn Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Benn Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benn Jr takes one to the chin there.
Benn Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benn Jr sets himself, and Holmes Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Benn Jr avoids it this time.
Holmes Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benn Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Holmes Jr feints and then cracks Benn Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benn Jr down.
Benn Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes Jr slips under a jab.
Benn Jr cracks Holmes Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr lands a jab.
Benn Jr misses with a wild combination.
Benn Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holmes Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Holmes Jr is looking to slow Benn Jr down with leg kicks.
Benn Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr with a nice calf kick.
Benn Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benn Jr misses with a looping right.
Holmes Jr works the jab nicely.#T4#
Holmes Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holmes Jr under the eye.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Benn Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benn Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benn Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holmes Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Holmes Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benn Jr is able to avoid easily.
Benn Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holmes Jr tries to land a leg kick but Benn Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Holmes Jr slips a jab from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benn Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benn Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benn Jr is able to avoid easily.
Holmes Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Holmes Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nigel Benn Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Holmes Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Benn Jr misses the target.
Holmes Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benn Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Holmes Jr slips a straight right by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes Jr's shoulder, as Holmes Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benn Jr checks a leg kick.
Holmes Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holmes Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benn Jr looks to throw the jab but Holmes Jr is out of range.
Nigel Benn Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Holmes Jr clinches with his opponent.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Benn Jr avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage. #T1#
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Benn Jr avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Benn Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benn Jr is trying to break free.
Benn Jr is trying to push Holmes Jr away but Holmes Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Benn Jr controls his hands.
#TD2#
Holmes Jr jumps into guard, dragging Benn Jr to the mat.
#SU#
Benn Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Holmes Jr ducks under a wild hook from Benn Jr.
A big left from Benn Jr misses.
Holmes Jr scores with a leg kick.
Benn Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.#CL2#
Holmes Jr forces Benn Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Holmes Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Benn Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a right hand. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holmes Jr as Benn Jr tries to tie him up.
Holmes Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benn Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Holmes Jr can turn it around.#BC#
Benn Jr manages to break the clinch.
Holmes Jr slips under a jab.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benn Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benn Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benn Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Benn Jr pushes him away.
Benn Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
Benn Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Holmes Jr there.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benn Jr checks a low kick from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benn Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Holmes Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benn Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A good leg kick by Holmes Jr.
Benn Jr throws a lazy right hand but Holmes Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benn Jr throws out a leg kick but Holmes Jr moves out of range and Benn Jr only half commits. #CL2#
Holmes Jr clinches with his opponent.
Benn Jr misses with the head strike.
Benn Jr tries to break the clinch but Holmes Jr is controlling the position.
Holmes Jr keeps control of Benn Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holmes Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Benn Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Holmes Jr prevents Benn Jr from breaking the clinch.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benn Jr blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holmes Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benn Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes Jr controls his hands.
Benn Jr is trying to break the clinch but Holmes Jr is controlling him.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Benn Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Benn Jr avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Holmes Jr lands a shot to the body.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benn Jr working aggressively here.
Benn Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmes Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Benn Jr stands there with Holmes Jr around his waist. Holmes Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nigel Benn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Benn Jr throws a nice looking combination but Holmes Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benn Jr feints a jab promting Holmes Jr to slip. Benn Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holmes Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Holmes Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holmes Jr is looking to clinch.
Benn Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holmes Jr moves in looking to clinch but Benn Jr pushes him off.
Holmes Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holmes Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benn Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holmes Jr on the side of the head.
Holmes Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Benn Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick
enabling Benn Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Holmes Jr misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Holmes Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Holmes Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benn Jr is looking to counter punch.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holmes Jr looks to land a right hand but Benn Jr moved out of range.
Benn Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holmes Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Benn Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Holmes Jr lands with a hook. Benn Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch combination from Benn Jr misses.
Benn Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benn Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
That kick from Holmes Jr tenderised Benn Jr's leg. Benn Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Benn Jr blocks the leg kick.
#T2#
Holmes Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holmes Jr throws a body punch but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Benn Jr misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benn Jr takes one on the button.
Holmes Jr avoids the body shot from Benn Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but Benn Jr checks it.
Benn Jr checks a leg kick.
Benn Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holmes Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holmes Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benn Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by Holmes Jr. #T3#
Benn Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up but Benn Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but Benn Jr moves out of range. #CL2#
Holmes Jr gets a clinch.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Benn Jr avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Holmes Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benn Jr smiles and moves away.
Benn Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benn Jr lands a head shot.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benn Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Benn Jr misses with a straight right.
Benn Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up.
Holmes Jr lands an overhand right.
Holmes Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Benn Jr.
Holmes Jr wants to counter the offense by Benn Jr and move into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes Jr defending well as Benn Jr loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Holmes Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but Benn Jr won't allow it.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benn Jr to keep the fight standing.
Nigel Benn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.#BC#
Benn Jr breaks the clinch.
Holmes Jr tries a low kick but Benn Jr avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Holmes Jr.
I think Holmes Jr 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nigel Benn Jr!
Nigel Benn Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TC 11 Mil $ GP vol.1
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns's corner calls for a 1-2. Johns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes Jr. Johns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holmes Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Holmes Jr blocks the leg kick.
Holmes Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johns scores with a jab to the body.
Johns throws a lazy uppercut
and Holmes Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Holmes Jr rushes Johns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Johns controls the action.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Holmes Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Johns avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johns prevents a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a body punch.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Holmes Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johns displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holmes Jr up against the cage.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johns just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a body punch.
Johns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holmes Jr backwards.
Johns tries to break free but Holmes Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes Jr blocks a body shot from Johns.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johns.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johns's elbow. #TD#
Holmes Jr pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Johns to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns tries to stand and escape but Holmes Jr is controlling the position. #T3#
Holmes Jr tries to get to full guard but Johns has control of the leg. #SU2#
Johns stands up and beckons Holmes Jr to join him on the feet.
Holmes Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Holmes Jr clinches up against the cage.
Holmes Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Johns taking a breather.
Holmes Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Johns controls the action.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johns to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Johns moves out of range easily.
Johns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johns lands with a good body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johns just misses with a punch to the body.
Johns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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 Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Holmes Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Johns.
Holmes Jr scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns digs a good body shot into Holmes Jr's ribs.#CL#
Holmes Jr instigates a clinch. #T1#
Holmes Jr is leaning against Johns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johns to keep the fight standing.
Holmes Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johns smiles and moves away.
Don Johns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holmes Jr misses the shot to the body.
Johns replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Holmes Jr blocks it well.
Holmes Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Holmes Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Johns moves out of range easily.
Holmes Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Johns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holmes Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johns lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Holmes Jr darts in and clinches Johns up against the cage.#T3#
Holmes Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Johns tries to break the clinch but Holmes Jr is controlling the position. #BC2#
Johns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holmes Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johns throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Holmes Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Holmes Jr misses with a body punch.
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but Johns blocks it.
Johns tries to stall but Holmes Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holmes Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Johns controls his hands.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike Holmes Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johns just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Holmes Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Johns breaks the clinch.
Johns connects with a body shot that sends Holmes Jr's belly button to the back.
Johns throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Johns. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johns has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Johns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johns throws a looping overhand right but Holmes Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Johns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holmes Jr is able to avoid easily.
Holmes Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Johns throws a hook but Holmes Jr avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Johns counters with a left and a right that stings Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr throws the kick towards the body but Johns avoids it.
Johns appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johns.
Holmes Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johns circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Johns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holmes Jr is looking to wear down Johns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johns is looking to score with low kicks.
Johns just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHolmes Jr.
Holmes Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
A big left from Johns misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johns. Holmes Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Don Johns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johns throws a head kick that Holmes Jr semi-blocks.
Holmes Jr with the inside leg kick.
Johns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Holmes Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Holmes Jr drives through and clinches with Johns against the cage.
#TD#
Holmes Jr jumps guard and drags Johns to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Johns wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Holmes Jr's closed guard. He's half up but Holmes Jr has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Holmes Jr pivots and extends the arm, Johns falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Holmes Jr! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Holmes Jr!
A relieved looking Mike Holmes Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TC 5 Maki vs Holmes Jr
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Keijo Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holmes Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maki avoids the body shot from Holmes Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maki! But no joy.
Holmes Jr cracks a nice hook into Maki's ribs.
Holmes Jr avoids the body shot from Maki.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holmes Jr.
Maki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maki misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki moves out of range of the body kick from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes Jr wants to clinch up but Maki keeps it at a distance.
Holmes Jr dips to his left and cracks Maki with an uppercut!#T1#
A low kick from Maki is predictable there
and Holmes Jr counters with a leg kick.
Maki misses the jab.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maki misses with a body shot.
Holmes Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maki manages to avoid it.#CL#
Holmes Jr moves into the clinch.#TD#
Holmes Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Maki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holmes Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
It looks like Maki is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maki's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Holmes Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Maki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Maki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Holmes Jr is hanging on to Maki's back as he tries to escape.
Holmes Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Maki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Holmes Jr's arms. #SUB#
Holmes Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Maki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Maki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Maki for a finish. #T4##SUB#
Holmes Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a rear naked choke here but Maki reverses the position brilliantly into Holmes Jr's guard!
Maki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Holmes Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Holmes Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#It looks like Keijo Maki has been cut.
Holmes Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maki throws a lazy body kick
and Holmes Jr counters with a body kick that stops Maki in his tracks momentarily.
Holmes Jr scores with a body shot.
Maki is breathing heavily.#CL#
Holmes Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##TD#
Holmes Jr jumps guard.
Maki tries to stand but Holmes Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Mike Holmes Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr has his foot on Maki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maki works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmes Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Holmes Jr has his foot on Maki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maki works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmes Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maki's guard. #REVR#
Holmes Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Maki is retaining full guard.
Maki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Maki working a defensive guard here.
Holmes Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holmes Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Holmes Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Holmes Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Maki is defending well.
Holmes Jr advances nicely into full mount.
Maki is desperately trying to improve his position but Holmes Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holmes Jr wants to take Maki's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Holmes Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Maki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Maki and Holmes Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Holmes Jr tries to move to mount but Maki blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Maki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Holmes Jr has Maki up against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but Maki blocks it.
#TD#
Holmes Jr pulls guard successfully.
Maki stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes Jr.#SUB#
Holmes Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holmes Jr wants to sweep here but Maki controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Holmes Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maki controls the pace.#SUB#
Holmes Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holmes Jr's guard.
Holmes Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Keijo Maki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holmes Jr has a hand on Maki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Maki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Maki content just to control the position here.
Holmes Jr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Maki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Holmes Jr is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Maki looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Maki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Maki is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Holmes Jr is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holmes Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holmes Jr is looking for a sweep. Maki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holmes Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maki can do to turn this around?
Nice strikes from Maki there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes Jr wants to improve his position but Maki is controlling well.
Holmes Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keijo Maki.
Well Holmes Jr 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Holmes Jr!
Mike Holmes Jr 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:
TC 1:Pearson vs Ringnes
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robinson counters with a big head kick but Holmes Jr shrugs it off.
That kick from Robinson tenderised Holmes Jr's leg. Holmes Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robinson digs a good hook to Holmes Jr's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Holmes Jr avoids the body shot from Robinson.
#T1#
A jab from Robinson finds it's way through Holmes Jr's defenses.
Robinson misses with a leg kick
and Holmes Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Holmes Jr wants to counter the offense by Robinson and move into the clinch position.
Robinson scores with a leg kick.
Robinson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Holmes Jr moves out of range. #T2#
Holmes Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes Jr moves out of range easily.
Holmes Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holmes Jr.
Robinson punishes Holmes Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Holmes Jr moves forwards but Robinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
Robinson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Holmes Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robinson tries to work over Holmes Jr's front leg with a kick but Holmes Jr checks it.
Holmes Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robinson with a body shot.
Robinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holmes Jr.
A shot to the body from Robinson misses
and Holmes Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Robinson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Robinson.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes Jr moves away.
Holmes Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robinson is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson looks for the body kick but Holmes Jr saw that one coming.
Holmes Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
CJ Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
Robinson misses with a low kick as Holmes Jr jumps back.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Holmes Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Robinson.
Robinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Robinson scores with a jab. Holmes Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holmes Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes Jr moves out of range easily.
Holmes Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Robinson clinches up with Holmes Jr and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes Jr can do to turn this around?#BC#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Robinson clinches up against the cage.
Holmes Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes Jr won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr - that landed with a thud.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes Jr won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Holmes Jr. #T3##BC#
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson sets himself, and Holmes Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Robinson avoids it this time.
Robinson misses with a body kick.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robinson. That's going to slow Holmes Jr down.
Robinson is looking to wear down Holmes Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holmes Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Robinson scores with a head kick. Holmes Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Robinson swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
CJ Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Robinson throws a head kick that Holmes Jr semi-blocks.
Holmes Jr drops his hands momentarily and Robinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robinson throws a low kick, looking for Holmes Jr's leg but Holmes Jr calmly moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Robinson.
Robinson swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Holmes Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Robinson dominated that second round.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Robinson looks to land a body kick but Holmes Jr moved away.
Robinson looks to throw a body kick
and Holmes Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Holmes Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robinson's knee momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Holmes Jr blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses
and Holmes Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Holmes Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson thuds his shin into the meat of Holmes Jr's side.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes Jr counters with a body kick.
Mike Holmes Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CJ Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Robinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Robinson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Holmes Jr follows Robinson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Holmes Jr!
A victorious Mike Holmes Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Syn MONEY PRODUCTIONS
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubenstein avoids the head kick by Holmes Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Rubenstein misses the target.
Rubenstein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holmes Jr. Holmes Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Holmes Jr avoids the body shot from Rubenstein.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick
and Rubenstein counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Rubenstein.
Holmes Jr lands a jab to Rubenstein's midsection.
Rubenstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch
and Rubenstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmes Jr sizes up Rubenstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holmes Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Holmes Jr throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rubenstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Holmes Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rubenstein is looking to counter with head kicks.
Holmes Jr misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Rubenstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rubenstein moves out of range of the leg kick from Holmes Jr.
Rubenstein misses the shot to the body.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch
and Rubenstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Holmes Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Holmes Jr has Rubenstein pressed against the cage, preventing Rubenstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rubenstein working hard to break the clinch.
Holmes Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rubenstein or not.
Holmes Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Rubenstein manages to break the clinch.
Holmes Jr is looking to clinch but Rubenstein is avoiding it.
Rubenstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes Jr.
#T2#
Holmes Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rubenstein avoids the head kick by Holmes Jr.
Rubenstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Holmes Jr has closed the distance and engaged Rubenstein in a clinch.
#BC#
Rubenstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Holmes Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holmes Jr, as that shot connected.
Holmes Jr misses with a body shot
letting Rubenstein counter with a right hand.
Holmes Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rubenstein is able to avoid easily.
Rubenstein tries to move into range but Holmes Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Holmes Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Rubenstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Rubenstein moves out of range easily.
Rubenstein throwing a counter right hand but Holmes Jr manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes Jr misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Rubenstein. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Rubenstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holmes Jr misses with some punches.
Rubenstein scores with a shoulder strike.
Rubenstein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rubenstein is trying to break the clinch but Holmes Jr has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Rubenstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes Jr wants to clinch.
Rubenstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rubenstein thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rubenstein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holmes Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Rubenstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mike Holmes Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rubenstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rubenstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rubenstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holmes Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Holmes Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Holmes Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubenstein.
Holmes Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rubenstein.
Holmes Jr closes the distance but Rubenstein moves to the side
and Rubenstein counters with a nice body shot.
Rubenstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Rubenstein circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Holmes Jr drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Rubenstein follows Holmes Jr to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spencer Rubenstein!
Spencer Rubenstein 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:
Syn 694 Marciano vs Gaetz
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Holmes Jr.#CL#
Holmes Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Moore avoiding damage.
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
#BC2#
Moore breaks from the clinch.
Holmes Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the liver by Moore. Beautiful body shot.
Holmes Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Moore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holmes Jr to the mat! Holmes Jr manages to get full guard.
Holmes Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore throws a big right hand that misses.
Holmes Jr controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself.
Moore with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Moore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moore has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Holmes Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Holmes Jr gets back to full guard.
Holmes Jr keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
Moore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes Jr is keeping the position for now.
Moore throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmes Jr 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.
Holmes Jr is trying to keep Moore in close.
Moore scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Holmes Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moore is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Holmes Jr keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
Moore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmes Jr is trying to control the position but Moore postures up.
Holmes Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moore cracks Holmes Jr with a solid left hand.
Holmes Jr is trying to control the position but Moore postures up. #SUB#
Holmes Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holmes Jr is trying to control the position but Moore postures up.
Moore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moore works over Holmes Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Moore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Holmes Jr wants to control but Moore postures up.
Moore tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holmes Jr's legs.
Holmes Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holmes Jr is trying to control Moore's posture but Moore avoids it.
Moore tries to advance to mount but can't.
Holmes Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Moore scoring with punches from side control.
Moore cracks Holmes Jr with a big right hand but Holmes Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Moore working away.
Holmes Jr is trying to improve his position.
Moore tries to move to mount but Holmes Jr blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Moore connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holmes Jr some visible discomfort.
Holmes Jr is trying to control Moore's posture but Moore avoids it.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes Jr keeps working.
Holmes Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moore wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holmes Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Holmes Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holmes Jr.
Moore scoring with some ground and pound.
Holmes Jr keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
Moore working some strikes from top position.
Moore postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Moore looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Moore dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Holmes Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Holmes Jr misses its target.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Holmes Jr is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Holmes Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Moore as he checks the leg kick.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore misses with a hook.
Moore connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore throws a series of punches but Holmes Jr avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Holmes Jr slips under a jab.
A big right from Moore misses. #TD2#
Moore fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holmes Jr sprawls well initially but Moore persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Moore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Moore wants to pass to mount but Holmes Jr is defending the position.
Moore keeps trying to improve his position.
Holmes Jr gets full guard.#SUB#
Holmes Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Moore uses it to pass to side control.
Holmes Jr prevents Moore from improving position.
Holmes Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Moore keeps moving and retains side control.
Holmes Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Moore scoring with strikes.
Holmes Jr tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Moore tries for a kimura but Holmes Jr is defending well.
Holmes Jr prevents Moore from improving position.
Holmes Jr regains half guard.
Holmes Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes Jr keeps working.
Holmes Jr is looking to improve his position.
Moore is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Moore avoids the attempt from Holmes Jr to control.
Moore looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Moore with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Moore working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Holmes Jr tries to hold on but Moore pushes him away.
Moore landing strikes from the mount and Holmes Jr is in trouble!
Moore landing strikes from the mount.
Holmes Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Holmes Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmes Jr tries to lock up and control but Moore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Moore.
Holmes Jr gets back to half guard.
Holmes Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Moore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Holmes Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moore's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore manages to reverse the position and now he's in Holmes Jr's guard. Nice work there by Moore.
#T4#
Holmes Jr keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
Moore landing some decent shots from guard.
Holmes Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Moore passes into half guard.
Moore is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Moore cracks Holmes Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#Holmes Jr is rocked!
Moore looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Holmes Jr covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Moore!
A relieved looking Carl Moore thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Syn 688 Tower vs Kerr
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
A low kick from Nixon is predictable there #CL2#
and Holmes Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nixon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holmes Jr blocks a body shot from Nixon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon connects with a body shot that sends Holmes Jr's belly button to the back.
Nixon throws a jab when Holmes Jr was well out of range.
Holmes Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nixon thows a leg kick but Holmes Jr checks it #CL2#
and Holmes Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch.
Nixon thuds his right hand into Holmes Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Evil Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon misses with a body shot
and Holmes Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nixon takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
Nixon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Nixon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Nixon misses
letting Holmes Jr counter with a right hand.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holmes Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Holmes Jr is looking to clinch.
Holmes Jr loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Holmes Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Holmes Jr connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr checks a leg kick.
Holmes Jr throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
A combination from Nixon does no damage.
Nixon scores with a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon fakes the leg kick and cracks Holmes Jr in the body.
Nixon takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Holmes Jr tenderised Nixon's leg. Nixon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nixon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holmes Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes Jr with a nice calf kick.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Holmes Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nixon lunges at Holmes Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holmes Jr's hand.
Holmes Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nixon throws a front kick that sends Holmes Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Holmes Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Holmes Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon throws a lazy head kick
and Holmes Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Nixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
It looks like Nixon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nixon.
Holmes Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Holmes Jr darts in and clinches Nixon up against the cage.
Holmes Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nixon.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Nixon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch.
Nixon throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon.
Nixon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nixon throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Nixon toppling to the canvas! Nixon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Holmes Jr finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes Jr feints a jab and as Nixon dips his head, Holmes Jr unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Nixon right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Nixon falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Holmes Jr smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Holmes Jr!
A very excited looking Mike Holmes Jr 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:
Syn 683 Borjigin vs Toivonen
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Holmes Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Holmes Jr forces DeRozan back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holmes Jr.#TD#
Holmes Jr jumps guard.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing DeRozan from controlling successfully.
Holmes Jr trying to control the position.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing DeRozan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Holmes Jr working for a triangle but DeRozan defends it easily.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Holmes Jr 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.
DeRozan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Holmes Jr 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#
Holmes Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeRozan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
DeRozan is defending against the submission attempts here by Holmes Jr.
DeRozan trying to hold on to Holmes Jr's head to control him but Holmes Jr postures up.
Holmes Jr is keen to just control but DeRozan is a slippery customer.
DeRozan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeRozan wants to control but Holmes Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeRozan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Holmes Jr is working for a kimura but DeRozan is defending it quite comfortably.
DeRozan is trying to maintain the position but Holmes Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeRozan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holmes Jr. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura here.
DeRozan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Holmes Jr trying to mount his opponent but DeRozan defends it. #T3##SUB#
Holmes Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeRozan has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeRozan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
DeRozan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holmes Jr is working away from the top position though.
DeRozan is controlling Holmes Jr's trapped leg to prevent Holmes Jr from advancing to side control.
Holmes Jr is looking to advance position but DeRozan won't allow it.
DeRozan tries to roll over but Holmes Jr keeps him under control.
DeRozan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Holmes Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but DeRozan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeRozan wants to control but Holmes Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Holmes Jr wants to control but DeRozan is keeping him busy.
DeRozan keeping hold of Holmes Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeRozan defends it well.
DeRozan trying to hold on to Holmes Jr's head to control him but Holmes Jr postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Holmes Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeRozan misses with a body shot.
Holmes Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from DeRozan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeRozan throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeRozan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeRozan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
DeRozan gets tackled into the cage by Holmes Jr. Holmes Jr maintains the clinch. #T1#
DeRozan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes Jr has DeRozan pressed against the cage, preventing DeRozan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holmes Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
DeRozan breaks from the clinch.
DeRozan throws a body shot but no joy.
Holmes Jr wants to clinch up but DeRozan keeps it at a distance.
DeRozan flicks out a counter leg kick but Holmes Jr steps away.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut
and Holmes Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeRozan misses with a left hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
DeRozan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from DeRozan
and Holmes Jr counters with a low kick, right behind DeRozan 's knee.
Holmes Jr ducks under a wild hook from DeRozan.
DeRozan swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
DeRozan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmes Jr.
DeRozan looks to throw a body kick
letting Holmes Jr counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but DeRozan moves out of range.
Holmes Jr throws a right hand that DeRozan ducks under and follows up with a left that DeRozan also avoids with ease.#T3#
DeRozan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holmes Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Holmes Jr blocks the low kick.
Holmes Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Holmes Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeRozan misses with a shot to the body
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Holmes Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DeRozan throws a poor cross that misses
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
DeRozan swings widly with a right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Holmes Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Holmes Jr lands a right hand.
Holmes Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeRozan can do to turn this around?
DeRozan working aggressively here.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but DeRozan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes Jr.
DeRozan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr misses with a body punch.
Holmes Jr pushes DeRozan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeRozan taking a breather.
DeRozan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
DeRozan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeRozan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
DeRozan scores with a hook to the body. Holmes Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeRozan missing with a left hand there. Holmes Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holmes Jr slips under a jab from DeRozan.
Holmes Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from DeRozan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr 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#
A telegraphed right hand from DeRozan misses the target.
DeRozan swings widly with a right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Holmes Jr lands a jab to the head.
DeRozan throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeRozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes Jr moves away.
DeRozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes Jr moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
DeRozan throws a leg kick
and Holmes Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Holmes Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeRozan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holmes Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Holmes Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeRozan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from DeRozan misses.
Holmes Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
DeRozan ducks right into an uppercut from Holmes Jr.
DeRozan connects with a body shot.
Holmes Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeRozan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeRozan lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2##CL#
Holmes Jr moves into the clinch.#TD#
Holmes Jr manages to pull guard.
DeRozan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeRozan is aware though and is defending well.
DeMar DeRozan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing DeRozan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeRozan sitting in guard here, content to control.
DeRozan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
DeRozan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeRozan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
DeRozan stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing DeRozan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeRozan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holmes Jr's guard.
DeRozan stalling. #SUB#
Holmes Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeRozan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Holmes Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DeRozan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Holmes Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeRozan.
Holmes Jr is controlling DeRozan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
DeRozan is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeRozan trying to pass the guard but Holmes Jr defending well. #SUB#
Holmes Jr actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
DeRozan trying to pass the guard but Holmes Jr defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Holmes Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holmes Jr 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Holmes Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Holmes Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Syn 677 Dog vs Borjigin
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Whymer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been told by Whymer's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Whymer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr thows a leg kick but Whymer checks it
and Whymer counters with a two punch combo.
Holmes Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whymer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Holmes Jr avoids it.
Mike Holmes Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes Jr throws a solid leg kick but Whymer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holmes Jr.#CL2#
Holmes Jr has closed the distance and engaged Whymer in a clinch.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr - that landed with a thud.
Whymer swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whymer scores with a hook to the body.
Whymer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whymer to keep the fight standing.
Whymer working aggressively here.
Whymer working aggressively here.
#T1#
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whymer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Whymer has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes Jr.
Whymer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Whymer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whymer misses with a body punch.
Holmes Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Whymer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Holmes Jr can turn it around.
Whymer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes Jr presses Whymer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whymer tries to work over Holmes Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Holmes Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Whymer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whymer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whymer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes Jr backwards. #T2#
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Whymer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Just Whymer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
Whymer tries to work over Holmes Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes Jr working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with some punches.
Whymer working aggressively here.
Whymer misses with some punches.
Whymer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whymer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holmes Jr or not.
Whymer gets through Holmes Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but Whymer blocks it.
Whymer working aggressively here.
Whymer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whymer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whymer blocking some punches.
Whymer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holmes Jr blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Whymer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Whymer controls the action.
Holmes Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Whymer has him pressed against the cage.
Whymer struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes Jr controls his hands.
Whymer misses with some punches.
Whymer struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes Jr controls his hands.
#TD2#
Holmes Jr successfully pulls guard.
Whymer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holmes Jr is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr working for a triangle but Whymer defends it easily.
Holmes Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Whymer is now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whymer stalling.
Whymer is thwarting Holmes Jr's attempts to control the position.
Whymer is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holmes Jr trying to control here.
Holmes Jr is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Just Whymer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Whymer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holmes Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Whymer misses the shot to the body.
Holmes Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Whymer under the eye.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whymer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Holmes Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holmes Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holmes Jr throws a hook but Whymer blocks it.
Holmes Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Holmes Jr cracks the inside of Whymer's front leg.
Holmes Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holmes Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whymer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whymer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holmes Jr slips under a jab from Whymer.
Whymer misses with an uppercut.
Holmes Jr tries to score with a low kick but Whymer moves his leg out of the way.
Whymer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Holmes Jr scores with a jab. Whymer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whymer throws the left hand but Holmes Jr avoids the punch easily.
Holmes Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whymer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes Jr throws a lazy right hand but Whymer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whymer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whymer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
Whymer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holmes Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Holmes Jr throws a low kick but Whymer avoids it.
Whymer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holmes Jr thows a leg kick but Whymer checks it
and Whymer counters with a good, hard body kick but Holmes Jr shrugs it off.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick
and Whymer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holmes Jr cracks a nice hook into Whymer's ribs.
Holmes Jr tries to score with a low kick but Whymer moves his leg out of the way.
Whymer throws a leg kick but Holmes Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Whymer throws a chopping leg kick but Holmes Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Holmes Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Holmes Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whymer blocks a low kick nicely.
Whymer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holmes Jr sizes up Whymer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holmes Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whymer.
Holmes Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Whymer shakes him off and moves away.
Whymer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whymer looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Whymer keeps Holmes Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Holmes Jr throws a low kick but Whymer moves out of range easily.
Holmes Jr throws a shot from downtown. Whymer moves away and avoids it.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Whymer's front leg with a kick but Whymer checks it.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Holmes Jr lands a jab to Whymer's midsection.
Holmes Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Whymer's head back.
Holmes Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Whymer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holmes Jr's sensitive parts.
Holmes Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Holmes Jr misses.
A quick step to the side and Whymer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Whymer as he checks the leg kick.
Whymer connects with a body shot that sends Holmes Jr's belly button to the back.
Holmes Jr throws a jab when Whymer was well out of range.
Holmes Jr moves out of range as Whymer strikes.
Mike Holmes Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whymer scores with a nice right hand.
Holmes Jr punishes Whymer's body with a nice straight punch.
Whymer misses with a body shot.
Whymer throws a body kick that misses.
Whymer moves out of range of the strikes.
Whymer is looking to land body kicks.
Whymer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Whymer throws a body punch but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holmes Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whymer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whymer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holmes Jr's calf.#CL2#
Holmes Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Whymer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whymer backwards.
A short left from Whymer.
Whymer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holmes Jrs head.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Whymer stands there with Holmes Jr around his waist. Holmes Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Whymer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Whymer misses with a punch on the inside.
Whymer misses with the head strike.
Holmes Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Just Whymer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holmes Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Whymer.
Whymer checks a leg kick.
Holmes Jr swings widly with a right hand
letting Whymer counter with a right hand.
Whymer throws a leg kick but Holmes Jr moved away.
Holmes Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Whymer's shoulder, as Whymer tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Holmes Jr misses.
Whymer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holmes Jr's calf.
Holmes Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whymer counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Holmes Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holmes Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whymer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holmes Jr is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Whymer.
Whymer misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Holmes Jr moves into the clinch.
Whymer misses with the head strike.
Whymer working aggressively here.
#T1#
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whymer.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whymer to keep the fight standing.
Whymer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Whymer fails to land. #TD2#
Holmes Jr manages to pull guard.
Holmes Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holmes Jr working a defensive guard but Whymer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Whymer trying to control the action but Holmes Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes Jr is trying to control Whymer's posture but Whymer avoids it. #T2#
Holmes Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whymer in the domination position with Holmes Jr hanging on.
Holmes Jr is looking for a sweep.
A control attempt from Holmes Jr but he's now mounted!
Holmes Jr wants to control but Whymer is having none of it.#T3#
Whymer tries to push Holmes Jr's head away but Holmes Jr is holding on tight.
Holmes Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Holmes Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Whymer avoids the attempt from Holmes Jr to control.
Holmes Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Whymer controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holmes Jr wants to hold on but Whymer pushes him away.
Holmes Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Holmes Jr tries to hold on but Whymer pushes him away.
Holmes Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Holmes Jr is looking to control Whymer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmes Jr avoid being mounted?
Whymer prevents Holmes Jr from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes Jr is trying to control but can't.
Holmes Jr is trying to control but Whymer passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Just Whymer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whymer 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Just Whymer!
During a confident post fight interview, Just Whymer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Demolition 6 - Valdez v Graves
Date: Jan 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Cubbedge throws a jab when Holmes Jr was well out of range.
Holmes Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cubbedge moves out of range of the leg kick from Holmes Jr.
Cubbedge misses with a double jab
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cubbedge has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cubbedge throws a shot to the body.
Cubbedge connects with a crisp jab.
Holmes Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cubbedge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holmes Jr misses with a low kick.
Cubbedge cracks Holmes Jr with a good jab.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Cubbedge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cubbedge tries to clinch there but Holmes Jr circles away.
Holmes Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Cubbedge avoided it.#T1#
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but Holmes Jr moved away.
It looked like Holmes Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holmes Jr blocks a jab.
Holmes Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Holmes Jr cracks the inside of Cubbedge 's front leg.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cubbedge .#CL#
Holmes Jr clinches up against the cage.
Holmes Jr gets underhooks to prevent Cubbedge 's takedown attempt.
Cubbedge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holmes Jr avoids it.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Cubbedge jumps guard.
Cubbedge is pulling down on Holmes Jr's head to control his posture. #T2#
Holmes Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Holmes Jr won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
Cubbedge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holmes Jr wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #SUB#
Holmes Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cubbedge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cubbedge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cubbedge ! #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Holmes Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Holmes Jr tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Holmes Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holmes Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge working away.
Cubbedge controls the position.
Holmes Jr struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Cubbedge politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cubbedge prefers to stall for the moment though.
Holmes Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge staying calm.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cubbedge working away.
A lull in the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Holmes Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cubbedge off and has taken his back!
Holmes Jr has the hooks in. Cubbedge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Holmes Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking to break Cubbedge 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cubbedge remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Holmes Jr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cubbedge circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for subs off his back but Cubbedge has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cubbedge works his foot free and advances to mount.
Holmes Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr gets back to half guard.
Holmes Jr tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
Cubbedge works his way into side control. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Holmes Jr is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Holmes Jr struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Cubbedge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holmes Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holmes Jr trying to hold on to Cubbedge 's head to control him but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Holmes Jr is defending well. #SUB#
Holmes Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cubbedge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Holmes Jr trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cubbedge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Cubbedge moves into full mount! Holmes Jr won't be happy about that!
Cubbedge wants to control the pace but Holmes Jr is squirming around nicely.
Holmes Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Holmes Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cubbedge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holmes Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cubbedge 's best efforts.
Cubbedge controlling the pace. #T4##SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cubbedge pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cubbedge pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Holmes Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Holmes Jr wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
Cubbedge wants to control but Holmes Jr is keeping him busy.
Cubbedge is taking a breather. Holmes Jr 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
Cubbedge content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cubbedge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cubbedge lands a jab to Holmes Jr's midsection.
Holmes Jr slips a jab and a cross from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holmes Jr throws a front kick aimed at Cubbedge 's knee but Cubbedge avoids it well.
Cubbedge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Cubbedge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cubbedge wants to slow Holmes Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but Cubbedge is having none of it.
A jab from Holmes Jr misses.
Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes Jr moves away.
Cubbedge slips under a jab from Holmes Jr.
An inside leg kick lands from Holmes Jr. #T1#
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
Holmes Jr swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge tries to clinch up.
Cubbedge blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Cubbedge coming out on top.
Cubbedge misses with a few strikes there.
Holmes Jr misses with a looping left.
Cubbedge checks a leg kick.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Holmes Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cubbedge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holmes Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge .
Holmes Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cubbedge misses with a right hand #KD#
and Holmes Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cubbedge ! Holmes Jr lets Cubbedge back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mike Holmes Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Cubbedge is rocked!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cubbedge thows a leg kick but Holmes Jr checks it
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Cubbedge is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes Jr finish him?
Cubbedge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mike Holmes Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crack! Holmes Jr connects with the perfect overhand right and Cubbedge falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Holmes Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Holmes Jr!
Mike Holmes Jr 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:
RISE 125
Date: Dec 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Holmes Jr throws a body punch but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Holmes Jr misses with a head kick.
Sailcirc tries to counter with a takedown but Holmes Jr is quick to defend against it.
Jab from Holmes Jr.#TD#
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sailcirc was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Sailcirc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holmes Jr is trying to improve his position.
Sailcirc definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sailcirc working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sailcirc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holmes Jr, who protects the arm well.
Holmes Jr is trying to improve his position.
Holmes Jr can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Holmes Jr prevents Sailcirc from moving into mount.
Sailcirc trying to control the position but Holmes Jr is working away. #SUB#
Sailcirc is trying to get an arm triangle but Holmes Jr is defending well.
Holmes Jr looks to move to half guard but instead Sailcirc has passed into mount! Damn!
Holmes Jr tries to hold on but Sailcirc pushes him away. #SUB#
Sailcirc has control of Holmes Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Holmes Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Holmes Jr tries to hold on but Sailcirc pushes him away.
Holmes Jr tries to reverse the position but Sailcirc maintains control.
Holmes Jr tries to hold on but Sailcirc postures up.#SUB#
Sailcirc is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Holmes Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2#
Holmes Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmes Jr gets back to full guard.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr is looking for a triangle but Sailcirc pushes his legs off easily.
Sailcirc stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Sailcirc looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Holmes Jr is pulling down on Sailcirc's head. It's preventing any offense from Sailcirc, at least for the moment.
Holmes Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sailcirc manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Holmes Jr stands and throws Sailcirc's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailcirc tries to buck Holmes Jr off but Holmes Jr is having none of it.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sailcirc is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sailcirc tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sailcirc's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sailcirc tries to improve position but can't.
Holmes Jr controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Sailcirc is defending well. #T4#
Holmes Jr trying to control the position but Sailcirc is working away.
Sailcirc looking for a sweep but Holmes Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Holmes Jr controlling from the full mount.
Sailcirc slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sailcirc wants to control but Holmes Jr is keeping busy.
Holmes Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sailcirc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes Jr is taking a breather. Sailcirc 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.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura but Sailcirc is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holmes Jr to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sailcirc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sailcirc misses with an uppercut.
Holmes Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Holmes Jr throws a low kick but Sailcirc avoids it.
Holmes Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but Sailcirc is having none of it.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Holmes Jr looks to land a right hand but Sailcirc moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but Sailcirc sees it coming and moves out of range.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Sailcirc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Holmes Jr misses with a low kick.
Sailcirc changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holmes Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sailcirc at a distance.
Holmes Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes Jr throws a low kick but Sailcirc avoids it.
Sailcirc feinted with a counter takedown.
Holmes Jr throws a low kick but Sailcirc moves out of range easily.
Sailcirc feinted with a counter takedown.
Holmes Jr wants to clinch.
Sailcirc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sailcirc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holmes Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Sailcirc 's knee.
Holmes Jr misses with a straight right.
A big right from Sailcirc misses. #T2#
Holmes Jr tries to land a leg kick but Sailcirc saw it coming and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Holmes Jr there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailcirc. Holmes Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mike Holmes Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes Jr misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Sailcirc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc postures up.
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Holmes Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holmes Jr pulls Sailcirc in close to prevent any damage.
Sailcirc trying to control but Holmes Jr is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Holmes Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sailcirc gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holmes Jr keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Sailcirc drops back looking for a leg! Holmes Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holmes Jr manages to kick Sailcirc off! Sailcirc jumps back into Holmes Jr's guard. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Holmes Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sailcirc is aware though and is defending well.
Sailcirc passes Holmes Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sailcirc is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4##SUB2#
Holmes Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sailcirc pulls his head out easily.
Holmes Jr is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Sailcirc is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes Jr is defending well.
#SUB#
Sailcirc is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes Jr is defending well.
Holmes Jr is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sailcirc stalling away here and it's allowed Holmes Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Sailcirc misses. #TD#
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holmes Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Holmes Jr struggling a bit here.
I wouldn't like to be where Holmes Jr is right now.
Holmes Jr is looking for a sweep.
Torcadall Sailcirc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes Jr is trying to control Sailcirc's posture but Sailcirc avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sailcirc is trying to get an arm triangle but Holmes Jr is defending well.
Sailcirc working away.#T1##SUB#
Sailcirc is trying to get an arm triangle but Holmes Jr is defending well.
Holmes Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sailcirc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Sailcirc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holmes Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Holmes Jr can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Sailcirc is trying to get an arm triangle but Holmes Jr is defending well.
Holmes Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Sailcirc keeps moving and retains side control.
Torcadall Sailcirc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holmes Jr is trying to control Sailcirc's posture but Sailcirc avoids it.
Holmes Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sailcirc's best efforts.
Holmes Jr is looking to improve his position.
Holmes Jr wants to control but Sailcirc is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sailcirc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holmes Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sailcirc. #SUB#
Sailcirc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes Jr is just riding it out for now. Sailcirc eventually gives up the hold.
Holmes Jr trying to hold on to Sailcirc's head to control him but Sailcirc postures up.
#T3#
Holmes Jr is looking for a sweep. Sailcirc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sailcirc is thwarting Holmes Jr's attempts to control the position.
Holmes Jr gets full guard.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr has his foot on Sailcirc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sailcirc works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmes Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sailcirc works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holmes Jr is trying to maintain the position but Sailcirc is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sailcirc in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Holmes Jr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sailcirc!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Torcadall Sailcirc!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Torcadall Sailcirc made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
RISE 117 Kilpatrick v Mfer
Date: Nov 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Shiba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holmes Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shiba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Shiba tries to get set, Holmes Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Shiba manages to avoid the attempt.
Shiba misses with a wild body shot.
Shiba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shiba looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Holmes Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shiba's head backwards.
Holmes Jr feints and then cracks Shiba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shiba down.
A lazy left from Shiba finds it's target.
Holmes Jr closes the distance but Shiba moves to the side
and Shiba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holmes Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shiba has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Shiba.
Shiba walks into a jab.
Holmes Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from Shiba finds it's target.
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holmes Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shiba throws a hook but Holmes Jr avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shiba.#T1#
A big right from Holmes Jr misses.
Holmes Jr takes a swing at Shiba's ribcage but misses.
Holmes Jr throws a hook but Shiba avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiba was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a leg kick.
Holmes Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiba.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shiba manages to circle out of the way.
Holmes Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shiba's sensitive parts.
Shiba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Shiba's front leg with a kick but Shiba checks it.
Shiba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holmes Jr with a body shot.
Shiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shiba ducks right into an uppercut from Holmes Jr.
Shiba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holmes Jr. Holmes Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Holmes Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holmes Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes Jr scores with a leg kick.
Holmes Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holmes Jr.
Shiba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr checks a leg kick.
Holmes Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shiba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shiba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmes Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holmes Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Shiba closes the distance and clinches.
Shiba is trying to break the clinch but Holmes Jr is controlling him.
Holmes Jr scores with a shot to the side of Shiba's head.
Holmes Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Shiba controls the action.
Holmes Jr prevents a body shot from Shiba. #T3#
Holmes Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Shiba is trying to push Holmes Jr away but Holmes Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Shiba has him pressed against the cage.
Shiba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiba.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shiba backwards.
Shiba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Holmes Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr - that landed with a thud.
Shiba misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Shiba lands a nice uppercut.
Holmes Jr misses with some punches.
Shiba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shiba lands a shoulder strike.
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiba's elbow.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Shiba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Holmes Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Shiba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Holmes Jr decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Shiba throws a sloppy strike and Holmes Jr has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Shiba is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Holmes Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Holmes Jr!
After winning the bout, Mike Holmes Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Tsukune Shiba had this to say: 'If anything, you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.'.
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Event:
RISE 108 Snowdon v Togashi
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Von Reichammer looks to throw the jab but Holmes Jr is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Reichammer misses the target.
Von Reichammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Von Reichammer. Those never looked like landing.
Holmes Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Reichammer.
Von Reichammer lands a body shot.
Von Reichammer throws a looping overhand right but Holmes Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Von Reichammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Holmes Jr off the cage and back into range.
Holmes Jr blocks a jab.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook. Von Reichammer ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Reichammer misses the shot to the body.
Holmes Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Reichammer.
Von Reichammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holmes Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Holmes Jr misses with a looping left.
It looked like Von Reichammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Reichammer throws a lazy right hand but Holmes Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Reichammer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Von Reichammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Reichammer takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Holmes Jr is predictable there
and Von Reichammer counters with a straight right hand.
Von Reichammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#
It looks like Count Von Reichammer has been cut.
Holmes Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Von Reichammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Reichammer is looking to counter punch.
Von Reichammer misses with a combination
letting Holmes Jr counter with a right hand.
Holmes Jr takes a swing at Von Reichammer's ribcage but misses.
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Von Reichammer slips a straight right by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Reichammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holmes Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Reichammer's head.
Von Reichammer moves away from the strike by Holmes Jr.
Count Von Reichammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes Jr looks to land a right hand but Von Reichammer moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Reichammer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Reichammer misses with a wild combination.
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Reichammer jabs Holmes Jr right on the nose. Holmes Jr blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Holmes Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holmes Jr slips under a jab from Von Reichammer.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick but Von Reichammer moves out of range.
#T3#
Holmes Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Reichammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Holmes Jr off the cage and back into range.
Von Reichammer misses with a double jab
and Holmes Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Reichammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holmes Jr takes one to the chin there.
Holmes Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holmes Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holmes Jr swings for the body but Von Reichammer moves out of range.
Holmes Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Von Reichammer's shoulder, as Von Reichammer tries to avoid the shot.
Von Reichammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holmes Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Holmes Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Reichammer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Reichammer. Holmes Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Holmes Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Reichammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Reichammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Reichammer with a nice cross.
Von Reichammer works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Holmes Jr is rocked!
Von Reichammer fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Holmes Jr to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Holmes Jr looks to clinch but Von Reichammer throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Holmes Jr taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Count Von Reichammer!
Our winner, Count Von Reichammer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RISE 100 Hantei v SuperHW
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Holmes Jr blocks a jab.
Brinks tries to clinch
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmes Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab by Brinks.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Brinks's front leg with a kick but Brinks checks it.
Brinks lands a glancing blow to the side of Holmes Jr's head.
Brinks fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Brinks tenderised Holmes Jr's leg. Holmes Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brinks tries to clinch up.
Holmes Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brinks in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Holmes Jr takes a swing at Brinks's ribcage but misses.
Brinks lands with an uppercut that bounces Holmes Jr off the cage and back into range.
Holmes Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brinks. Brinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot by Brinks.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brinks lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Holmes Jr has been cut.#T1#
Holmes Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Brinks.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Brinks avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Holmes Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brinks's elbow.
Brinks lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Brinks.
Holmes Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brinks's elbow.
Holmes Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brinks backwards.
Brinks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Holmes Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Holmes Jr jumps into guard, dragging Brinks to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brinks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holmes Jr is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for a guillotine here but Brinks defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for a guillotine here but Brinks defends easily.
#SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Holmes Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brinks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holmes Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Brinks is proving a slippery customer.
Brinks tries to stand but Holmes Jr is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Holmes Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brinks is looking to stand up but Holmes Jr won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr has his foot on Brinks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brinks works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brinks is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Brinks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holmes Jr has a closed guard, preventing Brinks from standing up. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brinks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Brinks wants to stand but Holmes Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for subs off his back but Brinks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brinks tries to stand and escape but Holmes Jr is controlling the position.
Holmes Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brinks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brinks's back!
Brinks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmes Jr on the ground.
Brinks wants to get back to his feet.
Well, with Holmes Jr on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Brinks is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Holmes Jr controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Holmes Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brinks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holmes Jr under the eye.
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brinks's head backwards.
Brinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Holmes Jr motions for Brinks to come forward. Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brinks throws a one two combo.
Holmes Jr scores with a body shot.
Brinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Holmes Jr avoids the body shot from Brinks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brinks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Holmes Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brinks misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Holmes Jr fails to pull guard.
Holmes Jr blocks a body shot from Brinks.
Brinks takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Holmes Jr.
Brinks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes Jr backwards.
Brinks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brinks throws an elbow but misses.
Cody Brinks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brinks walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brinks misses with an uppercut
and Holmes Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cody Brinks is winning the standup battle so far.
Brinks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from Brinks. Those never looked like landing.
Brinks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holmes Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Holmes Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brinks missing with a left hand there. Holmes Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brinks avoids the body shot from Holmes Jr.
Brinks thows a body kick. Holmes Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Holmes Jr moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Brinks closes the distance but Holmes Jr moves to the side
and Holmes Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brinks missing with a left hand there. Holmes Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brinks misses with a low kick.
Brinks throws a body kick that misses
and Holmes Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holmes Jr, as that shot connected.
Brinks looks for the body kick but Holmes Jr saw that one coming.
Holmes Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brinks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holmes Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brinks throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Holmes Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holmes Jr.
Brinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Brinks avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Brinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Brinks avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Holmes Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Holmes Jr misses with a body punch.
Brinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Brinks can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes Jr controls the action.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Brinks stands there with Holmes Jr around his waist. Holmes Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cody Brinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
Brinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Brinks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Brinks avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brinks lands a left hand.
Brinks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr takes an elbow to the temple. #TD2#
Holmes Jr jumps into guard, dragging Brinks to the mat.
#SU#
Brinks stands up from Holmes Jr's guard - Brinks perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holmes Jr defending well as Brinks loads up on a big left hand.
Holmes Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holmes Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Brinks is just out of range.
Brinks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brinks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Holmes Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Holmes Jr is looking to clinch.
Holmes Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brinks.
Holmes Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Brinks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holmes Jr scores with a nice strike.
Brinks misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Holmes Jr counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Holmes Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Holmes Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Holmes Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for a guillotine here but Brinks defends easily.
Holmes Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Holmes Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes Jr, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Holmes Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick
and Brinks counters with a low kick, right behind Holmes Jr 's knee.
An inside leg kick from Brinks misses.
Holmes Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Brinks shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Holmes Jr.
Brinks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holmes Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Holmes Jr scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Brinks misses its intended target.
Brinks swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Brinks throws a hook but Holmes Jr avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr misses the shot to the body.
Holmes Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brinks avoids the body shot from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr checks a low kick from Brinks.
Brinks lands with a nice body kick.
Brinks looks to land a right hand but Holmes Jr moved out of range.
Holmes Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brinks.
Brinks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1##CL2#
Holmes Jr has Brinks up against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brinks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Brinks avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Brinks pushes off an throws an elbow but Holmes Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Holmes Jr misses with the head strike.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Brinks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brinks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes Jr's elbow.
Brinks can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes Jr controls the action.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brinks's elbow. #TD2#
Holmes Jr jumps guard and drags Brinks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2##SUB2#
Holmes Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brinks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brinks wanted to stand there but Holmes Jr had control of the position. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr looking for a guillotine here but Brinks defends easily.
Brinks wants to get up but he can't break Holmes Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brinks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Brinks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Holmes Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brinks uses it to pass to side control.
Cody Brinks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Holmes Jr is looking for a sweep.
Brinks lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Holmes Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holmes Jr tries to bench press Brinks off him but Brinks keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes Jr gets back to half guard.
Brinks throwing shots but Holmes Jr is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Holmes Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Brinks is looking for a kimura here.
Holmes Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brinks is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Holmes Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holmes Jr controlling Brinks's posture.
Brinks landing some decent shots from guard.
Holmes Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Brinks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brinks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cody Brinks.
I think Holmes Jr 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 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Holmes Jr!
A very excited looking Mike Holmes Jr 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for Dresden with that takedown attempt.
Dresden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holmes Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Lakoj Dresden has been cut.
Holmes Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mike Holmes Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lakoj Dresden.
Holmes Jr lands a jab.
Holmes Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dresden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Holmes Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Holmes Jr tries to sprawl but Dresden drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Holmes Jr trying to hold on to Dresden's head to control him but Dresden postures up.
Holmes Jr gets back to full guard.
Holmes Jr working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Holmes Jr keeping full guard, as Dresden tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holmes Jr holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Dresden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dresden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holmes Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dresden looking to pass the guard.
Dresden is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Holmes Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dresden uses it to pass to side control.
Holmes Jr sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Dresden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Holmes Jr taking some punishment here, with Dresden in his half guard.
Dresden is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes Jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Dresden from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmes Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but Dresden has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dresden lands a few punches from side control.
Holmes Jr wants to control but Dresden postures up.#T3#
Holmes Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dresden connects with a decent elbow.
Dresden working away.
Dresden lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Holmes Jr is trying to control Dresden's posture but Dresden avoids it.
Dresden trying to control the position but Holmes Jr is working away.
Holmes Jr struggling a bit here.
Holmes Jr gets back to half guard.
Dresden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dresden is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dresden is thwarting Holmes Jr's attempts to control the position.
Holmes Jr is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Holmes Jr wants to control but Dresden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holmes Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Dresden sits in half guard.
Holmes Jr is looking to control Dresden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmes Jr avoid being mounted?
Holmes Jr tries to get to full guard but Dresden has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dresden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes Jr defends it well.
Holmes Jr wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dresden is keen to just control but Holmes Jr is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dresden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Holmes Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Dresden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lakoj Dresden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lakoj Dresden's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dresden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holmes Jr swivels and escapes.
Holmes Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Holmes Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dresden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Dresden scores with a takedown into Holmes Jr's guard.
Holmes Jr working a defensive guard here.
Holmes Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Holmes Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dresden defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr seems keen to control Dresden's posture.
Holmes Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dresden is defending well. Holmes Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dresden has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Holmes Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Holmes Jr!
Our winner, Mike Holmes Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Washington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holmes Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Dominique Washington has been cut.
Holmes Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Washington is out of range and Holmes Jr settles back down.
Washington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holmes Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Washington has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Holmes Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holmes Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Washington moves into range and clinches up with Holmes Jr.
Washington tries to pull guard but Holmes Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Washington drops back down to his feet.
Holmes Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holmes Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
That has opened up Dominique Washington's cut even more.
Washington is trying to break free.
Washington blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Holmes Jr stops a takedown attempt from Washington.
#T1##BC2#
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Washington wants to clinch.
Holmes Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Holmes Jr pushes Washington away with a front kick.
Washington tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Washington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Washington avoids a kick to the body.
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Washington fails with the takedown
and Holmes Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike Holmes Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Washington.
Washington looks winded!#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Holmes Jr.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Washington avoided it.
Washington drops his hands momentarily and Holmes Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holmes Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Washington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holmes Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holmes Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Holmes Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Washington wants to take a breather but Holmes Jr is having none of it. #T3#
Holmes Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Holmes Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Washington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Holmes Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Washington is defending well. Holmes Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Washington has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Holmes Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Holmes Jr!
Mike Holmes Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Sue wants to clinch but Holmes Jr slips to the side
letting Holmes Jr counter with a right hand.
Sue takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Holmes Jr.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Holmes Jr knocks Sue out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Holmes Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Holmes Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 2976 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paea Talanoa (ranked 1302 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Red - Damage. Talanoa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tonga. Paea Talanoa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Holmes Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Paea Talanoa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Holmes Jr moves into the clinch.
Holmes Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Talanoa smiles and moves away.
Holmes Jr clinches up against the cage.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Talanoa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holmes Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Talanoa wants to control from the top but Holmes Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr controls Talanoa momentarily but Talanoa frees himself.
Holmes Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Talanoa has gone for a leg lock! Holmes Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Talanoa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes Jr (2) vs (0) Talanoa
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talanoa looking for a guillotine here but Holmes Jr defends easily.
Holmes Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Talanoa pushes a forearm under Holmes Jr's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Holmes Jr is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paea Talanoa!
Paea Talanoa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Karamyenyan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karamyenyan misses with a two punch combination.
Karamyenyan misses with a wild body shot.
Karamyenyan scores with a spinning back kick!
Karamyenyan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karamyenyan misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick from Karamyenyan misses.
Karamyenyan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes Jr blocks a body shot from Karamyenyan.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Karamyenyan avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Karamyenyan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holmes Jr's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Holmes Jr has been cut.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but Karamyenyan holds him up against the cage and eventually Holmes Jr drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but Karamyenyan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karamyenyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes Jr's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Karamyenyan misses with an elbow strike.
Holmes Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but Karamyenyan holds him up against the cage and eventually Holmes Jr drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Holmes Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes Jr stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes Jr.
A hook to the body from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karamyenyan smiles and moves away.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick that misses.
Karamyenyan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Karamyenyan throws a head kick but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
#CL2#
Karamyenyan clinches up with Holmes Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Karamyenyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karamyenyan lands an elbow just above Holmes Jr 's eye.
Karamyenyan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karamyenyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes Jr's elbow.
Holmes Jr blocks an elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
Holmes Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
Holmes Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Karamyenyan working aggressively here.
Karamyenyan blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Holmes Jr. #T3#
Holmes Jr blocks an elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karamyenyan blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Karamyenyan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karamyenyan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Karamyenyan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karamyenyan tries to work over Holmes Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karamyenyan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holmes Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Holmes Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Karamyenyan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karamyenyan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holmes Jr's brow.
Karamyenyan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Karamyenyan controls his hands.
Holmes Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Karamyenyan controls the action.
Karamyenyan lands an elbow inside that Holmes Jr shrugs off. #TD#
Holmes Jr jumps guard.
Karamyenyan stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes Jr.#T4#
Karamyenyan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karamyenyan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing Karamyenyan from controlling successfully.
Holmes Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Karamyenyan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karamyenyan thows a huge punch but Holmes Jr dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Karamyenyan seems to be working for a kimura but Holmes Jr defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmes Jr tries to roll over but Karamyenyan keeps him under control.
Karamyenyan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holmes Jr defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vahan Karamyenyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Holmes Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Holmes Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Karamyenyan tenderised Holmes Jr's leg. Holmes Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karamyenyan throws a right hand that Holmes Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmes Jr also avoids with ease.
Holmes Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Karamyenyan. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Holmes Jr pulls guard. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karamyenyan wants to control from the top but Holmes Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamyenyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes Jr is keeping the position for now.
Holmes Jr has his hands on Karamyenyan's head, controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Karamyenyan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holmes Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karamyenyan has managed to get both his arms back between Holmes Jr's legs - danger averted.
Karamyenyan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing Karamyenyan from controlling successfully.
Karamyenyan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Karamyenyan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holmes Jr dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holmes Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Karamyenyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmes Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karamyenyan wants to sweep but no luck.
Holmes Jr trying to control but Karamyenyan is working from the bottom.
Holmes Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Holmes Jr swings around for an armbar but Karamyenyan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Holmes Jr's guard.
Karamyenyan cracks Holmes Jr with a solid left hand.#T3##SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karamyenyan defends well.
Karamyenyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Holmes Jr has his foot on Karamyenyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karamyenyan works his way back into a safe position though.
Karamyenyan wants to control from the top but Holmes Jr keeps moving.
Vahan Karamyenyan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karamyenyan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karamyenyan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karamyenyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Holmes Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karamyenyan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karamyenyan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holmes Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karamyenyan is one step ahead there.
Karamyenyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karamyenyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmes Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karamyenyan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for a guillotine here but Karamyenyan defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vahan Karamyenyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Holmes Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Karamyenyan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes Jr. Karamyenyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Karamyenyan.
Vahan Karamyenyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karamyenyan.
Holmes Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vahan Karamyenyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karamyenyan misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Holmes Jr lands a big head kick that sends Karamyenyan tumbling to the mat! Holmes Jr takes a step backwards and waves Karamyenyan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Karamyenyan is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Vahan Karamyenyan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes Jr finish him?
Karamyenyan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Holmes Jr counters with a good low kick that Karamyenyan was not able to check.
Karamyenyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Karamyenyan throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Holmes Jr moves into the clinch.
Karamyenyan seems to have recovered his senses.
Karamyenyan lands a damaging elbow.
Vahan Karamyenyan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karamyenyan tries to work over Holmes Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karamyenyan throws an elbow but it misses.
Holmes Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Karamyenyan.
Holmes Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karamyenyan or not.
Karamyenyan throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Holmes Jr.
Karamyenyan lands with a right to the head.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but Karamyenyan holds him up against the cage and eventually Holmes Jr drops back down to his feet.
Karamyenyan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holmes Jr avoids the elbow strike from Karamyenyan, against the cage.
Holmes Jr takes a shot to the head.
Karamyenyan throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Holmes Jr successfully pulls guard.
Mike Holmes Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karamyenyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karamyenyan passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karamyenyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holmes Jr keeping hold of Karamyenyan's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for a kimura from the bottom but Karamyenyan passes into side control!#T3#
Karamyenyan wants to control but Holmes Jr is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Karamyenyan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holmes Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holmes Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karamyenyan wants to control but Holmes Jr is keeping him busy. #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.
Holmes Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Holmes Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karamyenyan's best efforts.
Holmes Jr wants to control but Karamyenyan is keeping busy.
Karamyenyan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holmes Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Karamyenyan seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Karamyenyan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Holmes Jr.
Well Karamyenyan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vahan Karamyenyan!
Vahan Karamyenyan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Holmes Jr moves into the clinch.
Holmes Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holmes Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sue backwards.
Holmes Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Sue tries to stall but Holmes Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Holmes Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holmes Jr lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sue tries to throw a body punch but Holmes Jr avoids it by throwing Sue back against the cage.
Sue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Holmes Jr decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes Jr trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Holmes Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Holmes Jr is tightening it up a little... Sue has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sue reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sue taps out! Nice BJJ there by Holmes Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Holmes Jr!
A victorious Mike Holmes Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
WeInSyd 36
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Weinstein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Holmes Jr misses with an uppercut. Weinstein saw that one coming.
Holmes Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Holmes Jr has been cut.
Holmes Jr misses with a body shot.
Weinstein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Weinstein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes Jr at a distance.
Itzhak Weinstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Weinstein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holmes Jr in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Holmes Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters circling a little - Weinstein finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Weinstein.
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!
Weinstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Weinstein sends Holmes Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Weinstein is motioning to the referee to let Holmes Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Holmes Jr is rocked!
Holmes Jr leaves his chin hanging out and Weinstein seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Holmes Jr crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Itzhak Weinstein!
Itzhak Weinstein thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SyFi 110
Date: Sep 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Holmes Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Holmes Jr takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Holmes Jr darts in and clinches Phaneuf up against the cage.
Phaneuf blocks an uppercut.
Phaneuf blocking some punches.
Phaneuf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holmes Jrs head.
Holmes Jr blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Phaneuf fails to land.
I was talking to Holmes Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Phaneuf.
Phaneuf struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes Jr controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Phaneuf - that landed with a thud.
Phaneuf working aggressively here.
Holmes Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phaneuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Holmes Jr jumps guard and drags Phaneuf to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Phaneuf seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Phaneuf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes Jr is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Holmes Jr working for a triangle but Phaneuf defends it easily.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr working for a triangle but Phaneuf defends it easily.
Holmes Jr is trying to keep Phaneuf in close.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phaneuf's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Holmes Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Phaneuf defends it easily.
Phaneuf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Phaneuf sitting in guard here, content to control.
Phaneuf looking to pass the guard.
Phaneuf advances to half guard.
Phaneuf trying to control the pace. #T3#
Holmes Jr controlling the position well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmes Jr wants to control but Phaneuf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holmes Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Phaneuf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Phaneuf's back!#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Phaneuf defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Phaneuf is defending it well.
Phaneuf told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
Phaneuf is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Holmes Jr gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Phaneuf is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Holmes Jr is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Holmes Jr!
A very excited looking Mike Holmes Jr 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:
SyFi 95
Date: Aug 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Hop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Holmes Jr has managed to clinch.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Hop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Holmes Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holmes Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Hop gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holmes Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holmes Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hop misses with a hook.
Hop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Hip Hop has been cut.
A lazy left from Hop finds it's target.
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!#KD2#
Hop feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Holmes Jr sprawling to the canvas! Holmes Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hop finish him?!
#ROC2#
Holmes Jr is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Holmes Jr has been cut.
Are you kidding me?! Hop ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Holmes Jr clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hip Hop!
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Event:
Torcida 45 -
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Overflow avoids the head kick by Holmes Jr.
Overflow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Overflow counters with a left to the body.
Overflow throws a lazy right hand but Holmes Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Overflow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes Jr.
Overflow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holmes Jr connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Overflow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holmes Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Overflow has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Overflow. That snapped Holmes Jr's head back.
Overflow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holmes Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD#
Holmes Jr lands a big head kick that sends Overflow tumbling to the mat! Holmes Jr takes a step backwards and waves Overflow back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Overflow is rocked!
Overflow scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Holmes Jr misses
and Overflow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Overflow misses with a straight right. #T2#
Overflow throws a hook but Holmes Jr avoids it easily.
Overflow avoids the body shot from Holmes Jr.
Overflow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Holmes Jr missing with a left hand there. Overflow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Overflow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holmes Jr closes the distance but Overflow moves to the side
letting Overflow counter with a right hand.
Holmes Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Overflow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Holmes Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Overflow has time to react.
Overflow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holmes Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Overflow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmes Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Overflow counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmes Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holmes Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Overflow in the body.
Overflow is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Holmes Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice straight punches there by Holmes Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holmes Jr.#T4#
Holmes Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Overflow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overflow looks to land a right hand but Holmes Jr moved out of range.
Holmes Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holmes Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Overflow. That did some damage!
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up but Overflow circles away and keeps his distance.
Overflow throws out a counter right but Holmes Jr avoids it with no problem.
Overflow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holmes Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Overflow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Overflow's front leg with a kick but Overflow checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Massive Overflow will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Holmes Jr misses with a hook
and Overflow counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes Jr misses the body punch
and Overflow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Overflow counters with a nice uppercut.
Overflow might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Overflow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Overflow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holmes Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Holmes Jr defending well as Overflow loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Holmes Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Overflow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overflow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes Jr cracks the inside of Overflow's front leg. #T1#
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up but Overflow circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but Overflow is having none of it.
Holmes Jr is looking to wear down Overflow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Overflow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holmes Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Overflow misses with a hook. Holmes Jr ducked under it nicely.
Overflow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr throws a looping overhand right but Overflow ducks down to avoid it.
Overflow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Holmes Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Overflow to counter with a crisp jab.
Holmes Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Holmes Jr avoids the body shot from Overflow.
Overflow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Overflow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Holmes Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Overflow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes Jr.#KD2#
Overflow cracks Holmes Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Overflow has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Holmes Jr to stand back up!#ROC2#
Holmes Jr is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Are you kidding me?! Overflow ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Holmes Jr clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Massive Overflow!
Massive Overflow really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BuriedAlive// Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Torcida 41 -
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
McDaniels throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Holmes Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holmes Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Holmes Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holmes Jr presses McDaniels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holmes Jr lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes Jr.
McDaniels looks winded!
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holmes Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holmes Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holmes Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes Jr lands a body punch.
Holmes Jr gets through McDaniels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes Jr lands a left hand.
Holmes Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holmes Jr presses McDaniels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holmes Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDaniels backwards. #T1#
Holmes Jr digs a right hand into McDaniels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDaniels's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Holmes Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
McDaniels is looking to stand up but Holmes Jr won't let him. #SUB#
Holmes Jr pushes a forearm under McDaniels's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McDaniels is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Holmes Jr!
Mike Holmes Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Torcida 36 - Greene Vs Coburn
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Holmes Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Holmes Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holmes Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Hambucher seems unphased.
#CUT#
It looks like Markus Hambucher has been cut.
Hambucher's coach down at Stark Combat Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hambucher's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Holmes Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holmes Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hambucher lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holmes Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hambuchers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hambucher misses with a hook
and Holmes Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hambucher throws a hook to the side of Holmes Jr's head but Holmes Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Holmes Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markus Hambucher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hambucher lands the left hand.
Hambucher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holmes Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hambucher scores with a nice strike.
Holmes Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hambucher throws out a loose jab but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hambucher loads up on a big right hand but Holmes Jr slips the punch.
Holmes Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Holmes Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hambucher scores with a jab. Holmes Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Hambucher throws out a loose jab but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Holmes Jr defending well as Hambucher loads up on a big left hand.
Holmes Jr is looking to clinch.
Holmes Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hambucher misses with a straight right.
Holmes Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hambucher.
Hambucher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmes Jr staying out of range there.
Hambucher jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Holmes Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Hambucher is just out of range.
Hambucher misses with a straight right.
Hambucher slips under a jab from Holmes Jr.
Hambucher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#
Holmes Jr is rocked!#T2#
Holmes Jr throws a body punch but Hambucher moves out of range.
Hambucher might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hambucher connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Holmes Jr out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Markus Hambucher!
Markus Hambucher decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Torcida 28 - Kaiser Vs Mfer
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
A combination from Carvalho does no damage.
Holmes Jr thumps Carvalho with a low kick.#CL#
Holmes Jr clinches up with Carvalho and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Carvalho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carvalho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carvalho lands a glancing blow to the side of Holmes Jr's head.
Carvalho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carvalho needs to keep his hands up - Holmes Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Carvalho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carvalho connects with a high kick.
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!
Carvalho tried to score with a low kick but Holmes Jr checks it.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but Carvalho moved away.
Good leg kick by Carvalho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holmes Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Carvalho wants to slow Holmes Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Holmes Jr tried to score with a low kick but Carvalho checks it.
Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Carvalho scores with a nice strike.
Drew Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carvalho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Carvalho lands with a slapping head kick.
Carvalho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carvalho on the side of the head.
Holmes Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carvalho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carvalho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Carvalho finds it's target.#T2#
Carvalho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holmes Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
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!
Holmes Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carvalho.
Holmes Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho slips a straight right by Holmes Jr.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Holmes Jr ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Carvalho looks winded!
Holmes Jr cracks Carvalho with an open hand slap.
Nice body kick from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carvalho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Drew Carvalho has been cut.
Holmes Jr lands a jab to Carvalho's midsection.
Carvalho looks up at the clock. Bad move! Holmes Jr lands a right hand from hell, dropping Carvalho. Holmes Jr pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Holmes Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Holmes Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Drew Carvalho spoke after the fight, saying '......fluke.'.
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Event:
Torcida 21 - Payne Vs Carvalho
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Seshomaru does it's job there.
A solid body kick from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr moves forwards but Seshomaru connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holmes Jr looks to throw the jab but Seshomaru is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Seshomaru. Beautiful body shot.
Holmes Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Seshomaru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holmes Jr.
Seshomaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes Jr.
#CL2#
Holmes Jr drives through and clinches with Seshomaru against the cage.
Seshomaru looking to slow down the pace here.
Holmes Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes Jr pushes Seshomaru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Seshomaru controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holmes Jr.
A short body shot lands from Holmes Jr as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes Jr lands a right hand. #T1#
Seshomaru is trying to break free.
Holmes Jr lands a shot to the body.
Seshomaru is breathing heavily.
Holmes Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but Seshomaru blocks it.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Seshomaru avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr digs a right hand into Seshomaru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seshomaru's gas tank.
Holmes Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seshomarus head.
A right hand to the body from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Seshomaru seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Holmes Jr can turn it around.
Holmes Jr lands with a right to the head.
Seshomaru has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Holmes Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holmes Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seshomaru backwards.
Holmes Jr cracks Seshomaru with a nice body shot.
Holmes Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seshomaru backwards.
Holmes Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Holmes Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Seshomaru uses from the top position.
Holmes Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Holmes Jr pushes a forearm under Seshomaru's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Seshomaru is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Holmes Jr!
A victorious Mike Holmes Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Torcida 14 -Woodsen Vs Dormier
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Holliday looks to land a left hand but Go moved out of range nicely.
Go throws a body shot but no joy.
Go has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Holliday is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Holliday thuds his right hand into Go's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Omise Go has been cut.
Holliday swats away the attempt to clinch by Go.
Go connects with a right hand. Holliday shakes it off.
Holliday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Go tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Go is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Holliday there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holliday moves out of range as Go strikes.
Go fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holliday tries to counter by clinching up but Go breaks away and moves out of range.
Go throws a shot from downtown. Holliday moves away and avoids it.
Holliday is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Go.#T1#
Go takes a swing at Holliday's ribcage but misses.
Holliday with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Go to score with a decent uppercut.
Go fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Omise Go seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Go tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holliday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holliday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Go connects with a crisp jab.
Holliday walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Go checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holliday takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Go lands with a hook. Holliday tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Go connects with a jab.
Holliday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Go.
Holliday ducks right into an uppercut from Go.
Holliday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Holliday wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Holliday slams his shin into Go's torso.
Go looks winded!
Holliday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2##CL#
Holliday has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Holliday jumps guard.
Holliday trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Go is posturing up here but Holliday has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Go tries to roll out but it's too tight and Go has to tap! Slick submission there by Holliday!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Holliday!
Michael Holliday 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:
Torcida 4 - Rotten Vs Venom
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Mikkonen throws a front kick that sends Holliday stumbling back into the cage.
Mikkonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holliday scores with a nice body kick.
Holliday on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Holliday has been cut.
Mikkonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikkonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holliday throws out the jab.
Holliday closes the distance but Mikkonen moves to the side
letting Mikkonen counter with a right hand.
Mikkonen blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikkonen throws a good cross that connects.
Holliday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikkonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Mikkonen looks to land a right hand but Holliday moved out of range.
Mikkonen cracks Holliday with an open hand slap.
Holliday misses with a jab to the body
and Mikkonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikkonen lands a nice shot that snaps Holliday's head back.
Holliday is looking to clinch but Mikkonen is avoiding it.
Mikkonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holliday momentarily.
#ROC2#
Holliday is rocked!
Mikkonen closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Holliday out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manu Mikkonen!
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Event:
Torcida 1 - Martel Vs Opened
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Lavinski tests Holliday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holliday dips to his left and cracks Lavinski with an uppercut!
Lavinski misses with a looping right.#KD#
Holliday cracks Lavinski with an uppercut from hell and Lavinski crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Holliday's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#
Lavinski is rocked!
Holliday might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Lavinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lavinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holliday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lavinski is looking to stand up but Holliday isn't so interested in that idea.
Lavinski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holliday landing some decent shots from guard.
Holliday pushing down on Lavinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Holliday works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Holliday quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Holliday but it's paid off an Lavinski is forced to tap! Nice work by Holliday.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Holliday!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Holliday thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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