Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: End Of An Era
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Holguin cracks a nice hook into Floyd's ribs.
Holguin lands a head shot.
Holguin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Holguin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Floyd on his heels. He'll look to pass Floyd's guard now, I'm sure.
Floyd keeping moving, preventing Holguin from controlling successfully.
Holguin passes Floyd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Floyd is staying active underneath Holguin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Holguin seems to be working for a kimura but Floyd defends the submission attempt.
Floyd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Floyd tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holguin wants to control but Floyd is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Holguin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Floyd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holguin. #T1#
Floyd is trying to maintain the position but Holguin is very close to passing his half guard.
Floyd is trying to stand up here but Holguin is controlling him well.
Floyd trying to hold on to Holguin's head to control him but Holguin postures up.
Floyd is staying active underneath Holguin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holguin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Holguin is looking to take a break and control but Floyd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Floyd tries to get to full guard but Holguin has control of the leg.
Holguin wants to free his trapped foot but Floyd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holguin trying to control the action but Floyd is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Donk. Floyd catches Holguin right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Dani Holguin has been cut.#TD2#
Holguin feints and as Floyd raises his hands in defense, Holguin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holguin wants to pass the guard but Floyd is keeping the position.
Floyd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holguin on the ground.#T3#
Floyd can't keep his opponent in guard - Holguin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Holguin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Floyd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holguin is stalling here. Floyd is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Holguin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Floyd has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Floyd working away.
Floyd trying to control the position but Holguin is working away.
Floyd takes a little break here. Holguin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Floyd working away.
Holguin is looking to regain half guard here but Floyd keeps moving and retains side control.
Floyd tries to advance to mount but can't.
Holguin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Floyd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holguin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Floyd is thwarting Holguin's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dani Holguin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dani Holguin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Holguin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holguin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Floyd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Floyd misses the jab.#KD#
Floyd cracks Holguin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Holguin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Floyd finish him? #ROC#Holguin is rocked!
Floyd grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Holguin takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Floyd cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bunkechukwu Floyd!

Event: SMASH: Alela vs Pawlik
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Holguin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.#TD2#
Holguin shoots in and bounces Saric off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holguin stays in close to Saric's body and controls the position.
Holguin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Holguin trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holguin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Holguin wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Holguin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zdravko Saric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holguin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holguin scores with a body shot.
Holguin misses with a wild body shot.
Saric attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holguin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A big right from Saric misses. #T2#
Saric throws a series of punches but Holguin avoids them all with ease.
Saric avoids the body shot from Holguin.
Holguin just misses with a punch to the body.
Holguin shoots in for a double leg but Saric sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Saric wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holguin lands a slapping body shot.
Holguin shoots for a double leg takedown but Saric sprawls well. He's pushed Holguin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saric 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.
Saric slaps away a takedown attempt from Holguin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zdravko Saric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Holguin.
Saric lands a nice looking body kick.
A big left from Saric misses.
Holguin misses with a straight right.
It looked like Saric was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Saric as he connects with a hook.
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!
Holguin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Holguin shoots in and drives through. Saric sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Holguin.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Saric.
Holguin scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saric 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 Holguin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holguin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holguin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holguin throws a looping overhand right but Saric ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Saric.#CUT#It looks like Dani Holguin has been cut.
BAM! Saric delivers a spinning backfist that drops Holguin like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Zdravko Saric!
A victorious Zdravko Saric thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Bee vs Orochi
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Floyd throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Holguin drives through with a takedown into Floyd's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Holguin wants to pass the guard but Floyd is keeping the position.
Floyd keeping moving, preventing Holguin from controlling successfully.
Holguin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Floyd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holguin on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holguin passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Holguin 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. Floyd tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Holguin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dani Holguin!
Dani Holguin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Bee vs Kona
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1##CL#
Holguin darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Holguin wants a takedown.
Holguin is trying to drag Hall to the mat but Hall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holguin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Holguin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Dani Holguin has been cut.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Holguin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall throws a front kick aimed at Holguin's knee but Holguin avoids it well.
Holguin takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Holguin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holguin shoots in for a double leg but Hall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holguin throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holguin fails to land the takedown.
Hall lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Holguin ducks right into an uppercut from Hall.
Holguin throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Holguin is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Holguin. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holguin shoots in but Hall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hall pounces like a tiger and cracks Holguin with a vicious hook! Holguin is down but not out! Hall follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charlie Hall!
During a confident post fight interview, Charlie Hall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Leal
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Holguin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Fire misses the target.
Holguin wants to clinch up but Fire keeps it at a distance.
Holguin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fire leaves Holguin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holguin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Fire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holguin misses with a left hand #CL#
and Fire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fire.
Fire lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Dani Holguin has been cut.#TD2#
Holguin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Holguin trying to control the action but Fire is working from the bottom.
Fire is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Holguin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holguin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fire working a defensive guard here.
Fire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holguin tries to free his leg and advance position but Fire is retaining full guard.
Fire working a defensive guard but Holguin passes into half guard.
Fire is looking to improve his position.
Holguin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fire tries to get to full guard but Holguin has control of the leg.
My spies in ACME inform me that Holguin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holguin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fire with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Fire tries to get to full guard but Holguin has control of the leg.
Fire gets full guard.
Fire trying to keep a closed guard but Holguin is proving a slippery customer.
Fire is controlling Holguin's posture.
Holguin stays in close to Fire's body and controls the position.
Holguin trying to control but Fire is working from the bottom.
Fire wants to stand up but Holguin is controlling him.
Holguin wants to control from the top but Fire keeps moving.
Holguin wants to pass the guard but Fire is keeping the position.
Holguin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holguin is in close to Fire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holguin wants to control from the top but Fire keeps moving. #T3#
Fire is controlling Holguin's posture.
Holguin trying to control but Fire is working from the bottom.
Fire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fire is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holguin controls the pace.
Fire trying to keep a closed guard but Holguin is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fire is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good shot there by Holguin.
Holguin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fire swivels and escapes.#T4#
Holguin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fire is looking to counter punch.
Holguin darts in trying to clinch
and Fire counters with a nice uppercut.
Holguin closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Fire counters with a crisp right hand that drops Holguin! Fire lets Holguin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holguin wants to clinch up but Fire keeps it at a distance.
Fire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holguin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Fire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Holguin clinches with his opponent.
Holguin can't get the takedown.
Sting Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Holguin.
Holguin wants a takedown. #TD2#
Holguin tightens his grip and picks Fire up, before dumping him to the ground. Fire manages to land in guard.
Fire controls Holguin momentarily but Holguin frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sting Fire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dani Holguin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Holguin misses its intended target.
Fire tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Holguin manages to circle out of the way.
Fire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dani Holguin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Holguin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fire's guard.
Fire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holguin controls the pace.
Fire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fire seems keen to control Holguin's posture.
Fire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fire has control of Holguin's left arm, preventing Holguin from doing any damage.
Holguin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holguin advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Holguin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fire has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holguin working away.#T1##SUB2#
Holguin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holguin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fire tries to buck Holguin off but Holguin is having none of it.
Holguin trying to control the position but Fire is working away. #SUB2#
Holguin tries for a kimura but Fire is defending well.
Fire is looking to regain half guard here but Holguin keeps moving and retains side control.
Fire is holding Holguin down, trying to stall.
Fire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holguin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Fire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holguin advances to mount.
Fire is squirming around, avoiding Holguin's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Fire wants to control but Holguin is having none of it.
Fire tries to reverse the position but Holguin maintains control.
Holguin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holguin lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sting Fire has been cut.
A big strike lands for Holguin! That's really hurt Fire and he's turned his back - Holguin keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Holguin jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dani Holguin!
A relieved looking Dani Holguin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Fire
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holguin ducks under a wild hook from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom tests Holguin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dani Holguin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holguin connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut.
Diddlybottom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diddlybottom throws a leg kick but Holguin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diddlybottom scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dani Holguin has been cut.
Diddlybottom keeps the fight on the outside.
Diddlybottom scores with a jab to the head.
Jab by Diddlybottom.#ROC2#Holguin is rocked!
Holguin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diddlybottom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holguin.
Holguin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diddlybottom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holguin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diddlybottom swivels and escapes.
Holguin tries to clinch there but Diddlybottom circles away.
Holguin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diddlybottom just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holguin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diddlybottom finds it's way round the side to connect with Holguin's head.
Oh Holguin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holguin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Holguin has his takedown stuffed
and Diddlybottom counters with a left to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holguin.
Holguin seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Holguin. Diddlybottom does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Holguin clinches. #TD#
Holguin jumps guard and drags Diddlybottom to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diddlybottom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diddlybottom controlling from the top position.
Diddlybottom tries to free his leg and advance position but Holguin is retaining full guard.
Holguin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holguin keeping moving, preventing Diddlybottom from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Diddlybottom has gone for a leg lock! Holguin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diddlybottom's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diddlybottom seems keen to control Holguin's posture.#T2#
Diddlybottom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holguin.
Holguin wants to control from the top but Diddlybottom keeps moving.
Holguin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holguin preventing the sweep.
Holguin wants to control from the top but Diddlybottom keeps moving.
Holguin wants to pass the guard but Diddlybottom is keeping the position.
Holguin wants to control from the top but Diddlybottom keeps moving. #T3#
Holguin is really struggling to control Diddlybottom but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Holguin slips nicely into half guard.
Diddlybottom is looking to improve his position.
Holguin tries to pass to full mount but Diddlybottom defends it.
Diddlybottom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diddlybottom is controlling Holguin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Holguin throws a good cross that connects.
Diddlybottom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holguin.
Holguin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holguin. Diddlybottom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diddlybottom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diddlybottom thuds a left hand into Holguin's body.
Milktoast Diddlybottom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holguin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holguin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diddlybottom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holguin.
Holguin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Holguin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Holguin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diddlybottom to the ground. Holguin is now in Diddlybottom's guard.
Holguin is looking to pass into half guard but Diddlybottom pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diddlybottom is in guard.#REVB#
Holguin trying to keep a closed guard but Diddlybottom is proving a slippery customer.
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 Dani Holguin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Diddlybottom.
Holguin throws a nice looking combination but Diddlybottom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diddlybottom was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Holguin misses the jab.
Diddlybottom defending well as Holguin loads up on a big left hand.
Holguin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diddlybottom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diddlybottom throws a low kick but Holguin avoids it.
Diddlybottom throws a front kick aimed at Holguin's knee but Holguin avoids it well.
Diddlybottom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diddlybottom throws a good cross that connects.
Holguin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Holguin tries to clinch up.
Diddlybottom moves out of range as Holguin strikes.
Diddlybottom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holguin's hands.
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!
Holguin gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Holguin tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Diddlybottom is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Holguin buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Holguin!! Holguin is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Diddlybottom throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milktoast Diddlybottom!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Milktoast Diddlybottom waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: White vs Cup
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holguin is defended easily by Adams Junior.
An attempted straight right counter from Adams Junior misses the target.
Adams Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holguin slips under a jab.
Adams Junior with the inside leg kick.
Holguin defending well as Adams Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Holguin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Adams Junior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holguin fails with the takedown.
Holguin tries to clinch but Adams Junior moves out of range.
Holguin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adams Junior misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Adams Junior closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Holguin is looking for a sweep.
Holguin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holguin works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Holguin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Adams Junior tries to bench press Holguin off him but Holguin keeps the position.
Holguin is looking to take a break and control but Adams Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Holguin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adams Junior wants to control but Holguin postures up.
Adams Junior tries to buck Holguin off but Holguin is having none of it.
Adams Junior is not content to let Holguin control the position.
Holguin tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Holguin is working to tighten his grip on Adams Junior's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Adams Junior has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Holguin is really squeezing tight and eventually Adams Junior passes out! Holguin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dani Holguin!
A victorious Dani Holguin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated JR Adams Junior had this to say: 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.

Event: CACC 118
Date: Aug 29, 2020

189 cm
27 yrs
272 lbs

196 cm
33 yrs
275 lbs

Holguin

Torres

Event: CACC 116
Date: Aug 22, 2020

194 cm
26 yrs
244 lbs

189 cm
27 yrs
272 lbs

Tormenta

Holguin

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 9 wins and 2 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Dani Holguin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Tormenta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tormenta (2) vs (0) Holguin
Tormenta looking to pass the guard.
Tormenta content to stall in guard here.
Holguin looking for a sweep. Not yet Holguin, not yet.
Tormenta wants to pass the guard but Holguin is keeping the position.
Tormenta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Holguin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tormenta avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Tormenta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holguin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tormenta trying to control but Holguin is working from the bottom.
Holguin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tormenta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (2) vs (2) Holguin
Holguin advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (2) vs (5) Holguin#T2#
Tormenta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Holguin wants to work for an arm triangle but Tormenta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tormenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tormenta is pressing down on Holguin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tormenta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tormenta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holguin's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (4) vs (5) Holguin
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.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Holguin keeps moving.
Holguin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tormenta is one step ahead there.
Tormenta advances to half guard.
Tormenta prevents Holguin from improving his position.
Tormenta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Holguin is in trouble now - Tormenta has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (7) vs (5) Holguin
Holguin is controlling an arm, preventing Tormenta from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Holguin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holguin keeps trying to improve his position.
Tormenta takes Holguin's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Holguin is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Tormenta (10) vs (5) Holguin
Tormenta biding his time, controlling Holguin.
Holguin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Holguin 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#
Tormenta pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tormenta controlling his opponent.
Tormenta trying to control but Holguin is having none of it. #SUB#
Tormenta has hold of Holguin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Holguin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tormenta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tormenta is trying to control here but Holguin has managed to regain half guard.
Tormenta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Tormenta wants to free his trapped foot but Holguin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holguin trying to hold on to Tormenta's head to control him but Tormenta postures up.
Holguin is looking to improve his position.
Tormenta is trying to control the action in half guard but Holguin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Well, if Tormenta 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.
Tormenta prevents Holguin from improving his position.
Tormenta controlling the action here.
Tormenta is looking to take a break and control but Holguin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Holguin tries to roll over but Tormenta keeps him under control.
Holguin is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Tormenta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holguin is just riding it out for now. Tormenta eventually gives up the hold.
Tormenta is trying to control. Holguin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holguin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tormenta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tormenta trying to control the action but Holguin is working from the bottom. #T7#
Holguin gets back to full guard.
Tormenta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (13) vs (5) Holguin
Tormenta wants to control but Holguin is keeping him busy.
Holguin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tormenta's best efforts.
Holguin wants to control but Tormenta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tormenta prevents Holguin from improving his position.
Tormenta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holguin tries to roll over but Tormenta keeps him under control.#T8#
Holguin trying to control from the bottom.
Tormenta wants to control but Holguin is keeping him busy.
Holguin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tormenta is working away from the top position though.
Tormenta is controlling the pace.
Holguin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tormenta controlling from the top position.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Holguin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Tormenta slips nicely into half guard.
Tormenta is looking to take a break and control but Holguin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holguin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tormenta not doing much here.
Tormenta is keen to just control but Holguin is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Tormenta is looking for a kimura but Holguin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tormenta to get the leverage.
Tormenta works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (16) vs (5) Holguin
Tormenta controls the position from side control.#T10#
Holguin is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Tormenta stalls from top position.
Tormenta trying to control the action but Holguin is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Holguin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Holguin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tormenta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Holguin is not content to let Tormenta control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tormenta in particular looking to stall.
Tormenta is just content to waste time from the top position. Holguin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tormenta won't allow Holguin to sweep him here.
Tormenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holguin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Holguin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T12##SUB2#
Holguin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tormenta trying to control but Holguin is working from the bottom.
Holguin being controlled here, momentarily.
Holguin keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
Tormenta wants to pass the guard but Holguin is keeping the position.
Holguin wants to sweep here but Tormenta controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Holguin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tormenta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holguin keeping full guard, as Tormenta tries to pass.
Tormenta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tormenta's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Holguin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tormenta's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (16) vs (7) Holguin
Holguin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tormenta keeping full guard, as Holguin tries to pass. #T14#
Holguin trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Holguin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tormenta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tormenta is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (18) vs (7) Holguin
Holguin is trying to keep Tormenta in close.
Tormenta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tormenta wants to pass the guard but Holguin is keeping the position.
Holguin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tormenta's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (18) vs (9) Holguin#SUB#
Tormenta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holguin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holguin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tormenta takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
Our winner, Fray Tormenta, 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.

Event: CACC 115
Date: Aug 15, 2020

189 cm
27 yrs
272 lbs

194 cm
27 yrs
260 lbs

Holguin

Sparxx

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dani Holguin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Holguin slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparxx, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Sparxx gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holguin (2) vs (0) Sparxx
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holguin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holguin (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx stands and throws Holguin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (2) vs (5) Sparxx
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx slows the pace down.
Holguin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sparxx's best efforts.
Holguin trying to control from the bottom.
Holguin's coaches at ACME have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Holguin is looking to improve his position.
Holguin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holguin wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx forces his way into half guard.
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.
Holguin trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx prevents Holguin from improving his position.
Sparxx works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (2) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Holguin!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Holguin (2) vs (10) Sparxx#T2#
Holguin wants to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Holguin is trying desperately to improve position.
Sparxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holguin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holguin is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sparxx trying to control but Holguin is having none of it.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Holguin is working to get back to half guard.
Holguin tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Sparxx controlling the pace for now.
Holguin is squirming around, avoiding Sparxx's attempts to control the action.
Holguin can't escape the position.
Sparxx controlling his opponent. #T4#
Holguin working to try and regain half guard.
Sparxx looking to control but Holguin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx fails to advance to Holguin's back.
Holguin is trying to escape the mount.
Sparxx takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Holguin is trying to escape the mount.
Holguin gets back to half guard.
Sparxx works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (2) vs (13) Sparxx
Holguin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holguin is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
Holguin tries to buck Sparxx off but Sparxx is having none of it.#T6#
Sparxx taking a breather here.
Holguin tries to bench press Sparxx off him but Sparxx keeps the position.
Sparxx tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Holguin being controlled for a moment.
Sparxx gets to mount! Holguin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Holguin (2) vs (15) Sparxx#T7#
Sparxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holguin wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Holguin is squirming around nicely.
Holguin is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Sparxx looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Holguin is squirming around nicely.
Holguin reaches up to try and control the position but Sparxx seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Holguin rolls and tries to escape and now Sparxx has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Holguin (2) vs (18) Sparxx
Holguin tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
Holguin is keeping busy.
Holguin can't escape the position. #T9#
Holguin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sparxx.
Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
Holguin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Holguin with the active half guard here but Sparxx passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (2) vs (21) Sparxx
Holguin struggling a bit here.
Holguin is looking for a sweep.
Sparxx trying to control the position but Holguin is working away. #T10#
Holguin being controlled for a moment.
Sparxx working away.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Holguin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx tries to advance to mount but Holguin denies him.
Sparxx controls the position.
Holguin is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Holguin is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
Sparxx taking a break here but Holguin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sparxx stalling.
Holguin wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Holguin moves into full guard.
Holguin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there. #T12#
Holguin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Holguin.
Sparxx passes Holguin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Holguin wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holguin manages to get to full guard.
Holguin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparxx manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holguin (4) vs (21) Sparxx
Sparxx is trying to keep Holguin in close.
Holguin trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Holguin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T13#
Sparxx has his hands on Holguin's head, controlling the position.
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holguin (4) vs (23) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Holguin is keeping the position.#SUB#
Holguin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparxx defends it easily.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Holguin keeps moving.
Sparxx preventing the sweep. #T14#
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holguin keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Holguin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Holguin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sparxx passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (4) vs (26) Sparxx
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holguin is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 26 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyrone Sparxx waved his t-shirt featuring HELLS BALLS RECOVERY's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CACC 112
Date: Aug 08, 2020

189 cm
23 yrs
216 lbs

189 cm
27 yrs
272 lbs

Boss

Holguin

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dani Holguin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Holguin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boss swivels and escapes.
Boss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Holguin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boss swivels and escapes.
Boss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boss stuffs the takedown attempt from Holguin. Holguin gets slowly back to his feet.
Boss drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holguin sprawls and moves away.
Hugo Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Holguin.
Boss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holguin fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Holguin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boss (0) vs (2) Holguin#SUB2#
Boss is defending against the submission attempts here by Holguin.
Holguin is looking to pass Boss's guard but actually Boss recovers to full guard. #T1#
Holguin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holguin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (2) Holguin
Holguin trying to keep a closed guard but Boss is proving a slippery customer.
Holguin 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.
Holguin 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.#SUB2#
Holguin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boss has picked Holguin up and slammed him! Holguin can't keep hold of the triangle and Boss manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (5) vs (2) Holguin
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.#T2#
Holguin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holguin is still trying to improve position.
Holguin wants to control but Boss postures up.
Holguin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Boss is staying active.
Boss trying to control the position but Holguin is working away.
Holguin is looking to reverse the position.
Boss working away.
Holguin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boss trying to control from Holguin's half guard. Holguin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Holguin trying to control the position. #T3#
Holguin keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Holguin looking for a guillotine here but Boss defends easily.
Holguin is trying to control the position but Boss postures up.
Holguin wants to hit a sweep here but Boss passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Holguin there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (8) vs (2) Holguin
Boss controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Boss with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Holguin wants to hold on but Boss pushes him away.
Holguin is trying to escape the mount.
Boss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Boss fails to take his opponent's back.
Boss prevents Holguin from getting the reversal.
Holguin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holguin tries to roll over but Boss keeps him under control.
Holguin is staying active underneath Boss, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Boss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Holguin wants to get back to full guard.
Boss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holguin is staying active underneath Boss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holguin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boss's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boss (8) vs (6) Holguin#SUB2#
Holguin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T7#
Boss tries to roll but Holguin sticks to his back.
Boss is working hard here to advance position.
Boss turns into Holguin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (10) vs (6) Holguin
Boss wants to control from the top but Holguin keeps moving.
Holguin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boss has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (13) vs (6) Holguin
Holguin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Holguin keeps trying to improve his position.
Holguin is trying to work for a sweep but Boss has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Boss (15) vs (6) Holguin
Holguin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Boss (18) vs (6) Holguin
Boss has good solid back control here.
Holguin turns into Boss and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (18) vs (8) Holguin#T9#
Boss keeping moving, preventing Holguin from controlling successfully.
Holguin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boss haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boss trying to control the position.
Boss is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holguin looking to sit in guard and control but Boss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (20) vs (8) Holguin
Holguin wants to hit a sweep here but Boss passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Holguin there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (23) vs (8) Holguin
Holguin tries to improve his position but instead Boss has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Boss (26) vs (8) Holguin#T10#
Holguin trying to control the hands but Boss breaks the grip.
Holguin tries to break free.
Holguin trying to control the hands but Boss won't let him.
Boss just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Holguin can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here. #T11#
Boss has the hooks in. Holguin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Holguin turns into Boss and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (26) vs (10) Holguin
Holguin wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Holguin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Holguin preventing the sweep.
Boss trying to keep a closed guard but Holguin is proving a slippery customer. #T12#
Holguin pushes down on Boss's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Holguin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boss defends it well.
Holguin trying to control from Boss's half guard. Boss has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (28) vs (10) Holguin
Holguin tries to roll over but Boss keeps him under control.#T13#
Holguin trying to hold on to Boss's head to control him but Boss postures up.
Boss is taking a breather. Holguin 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.
Holguin is refusing to be controlled, as Boss sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holguin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holguin looking for a sweep. Not yet Holguin, not yet.
Holguin is looking to sweep but instead, Boss has passed into half guard.
Boss seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Holguin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boss won't allow Holguin to sweep him here.
Holguin is trying to keep Boss in close.
Boss trying to control but Holguin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss wants to pass the guard but Holguin is keeping the position.
Holguin wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boss takes the fight on points by 28 to 10.
Hugo Boss spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CACC 106
Date: Jul 11, 2020

189 cm
27 yrs
272 lbs

193 cm
32 yrs
265 lbs

Holguin

Pripyat

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dani Holguin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pripyat.
Holguin shoots in looking for a takedown but Pripyat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holguin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Holguin closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Holguin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pripyat is trying to keep an underhook but Holguin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holguin (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Holguin is pressing down on Pripyat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pripyat is holding on for now.
Pripyat gets full guard.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Holguin from controlling successfully.
Holguin looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Pripyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holguin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holguin (2) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holguin's guard. #T1#
Holguin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pripyat is working away from the top position though.
Pripyat is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Pripyat moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Holguin.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (2) vs (5) Pripyat
Holguin prevents Pripyat from moving into mount.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holguin keeps working.
Holguin struggling a bit here.
Pripyat controls the position from side control.
Holguin tries to buck Pripyat off but Pripyat is having none of it.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Holguin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pripyat is looking to take a break and control but Holguin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holguin seems a little lost for a moment, as Pripyat dominates the positioning.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pripyat tries to advance to mount but Holguin denies him.
Holguin is looking to regain half guard here but Pripyat keeps moving and retains side control.
Pripyat advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Holguin (2) vs (7) Pripyat
Holguin tries to lock up and control but Pripyat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Pripyat wants to control the pace but Holguin is squirming around nicely.
Pripyat with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Holguin working to try and regain half guard.
Holguin is working hard here to advance position.
Pripyat trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Pripyat working for a guillotine from mount but Holguin is in no mood to give up.
Holguin wants to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away.
Holguin is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action. #T4##SUB2#
Pripyat looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Holguin is looking to improve his position but Pripyat isn't that keen on the idea.
Holguin is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Holguin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Holguin working to try and regain half guard.
Pripyat is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Holguin is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Holguin (2) vs (10) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pripyat doesn't have the hooks in and Holguin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holguin (4) vs (10) Pripyat#T5#
Pripyat wants to improve his position but instead Holguin has moved into half guard.
Holguin moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (7) vs (10) Pripyat#SUB#
Holguin is trying to get an arm triangle but Pripyat is defending well.
Pripyat struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Holguin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pripyat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pripyat felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Holguin taking a break here but Pripyat is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Holguin is very close to passing his half guard.#T6##SUB#
Holguin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pripyat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holguin.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Holguin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pripyat sees it coming and defends easily.
Holguin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Holguin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Pripyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holguin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holguin (7) vs (12) Pripyat
Holguin keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass.
Holguin is looking to sweep but instead, Pripyat has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Holguin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pripyat escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pripyat!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (7) vs (15) Pripyat
Holguin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pripyat easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Holguin (7) vs (17) Pripyat
Pripyat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holguin is looking to escape.
Pripyat looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Holguin is looking to get to half guard.
Pripyat controlling his opponent.
Holguin 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.
Pripyat is controlling the pace.
Pripyat passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (7) vs (20) Pripyat#T9#
Holguin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Pripyat is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Holguin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Holguin is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
Pripyat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holguin is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Holguin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Holguin is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
Holguin can't escape the position.
Pripyat controlling his opponent.
Holguin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Holguin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holguin tries to hold on but Pripyat postures up.
Holguin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pripyat looking to control but Holguin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holguin 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.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holguin keeps working.
Holguin is trying to control but Pripyat manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (7) vs (23) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to take his opponent's back but Holguin doesn't allow it. #T12#
Holguin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Holguin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pripyat wants to take a breather but Holguin is having none of it.
Holguin manages to get to full guard.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holguin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Pripyat trying to control but Holguin is working from the bottom.
Holguin 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.
Pripyat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holguin's guard.
Holguin is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holguin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pripyat passes Holguin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T14##SUB#
Holguin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Pripyat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holguin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pripyat manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (7) vs (26) Pripyat

And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat wins on points by 26 to 7.

Event: FARTMMA 92
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Simard doesn't manage to clinch there - Holguin circles away.
Holguin shoots in for a takedown but Simard shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Simard has Holguin up against the cage in a clinch.
Simard lands a shot to the body.
Holguin looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Simard.
Simard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Simard.
Holguin takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Holguin pulls guard effortlessly.
Simard controlling from the top position.
Holguin can't keep his opponent in guard - Simard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Holguin tries to get to full guard but Simard has control of the leg.
Simard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Holguin is trying to get back to full guard.
Holguin wants to control the action here but instead Simard manages to pass to full mount!
Simard is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Holguin 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.
Simard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holguin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holguin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Holguin trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Simard wants to take a breather but Holguin is having none of it.
Holguin is trying to get back to full guard.
Holguin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holguin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Holguin tries to get to full guard but Simard has control of the leg.
Holguin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T3#
Simard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holguin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holguin is looking to get to half guard.
Simard tries to control but Holguin wriggling away.
Simard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holguin is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holguin regains half guard.
Holguin tries to roll over but Simard keeps him under control.
Simard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holguin wants to control but Simard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Simard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Simard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holguin. #TD2#
Holguin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Simard here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Simard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holguin wants to pass the guard but Simard is keeping the position.
Holguin throws a strike but Simard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Holguin controlling the position.
Simard postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holguin looking to control but Simard passes into half guard.
Holguin wants to improve his position but Simard is controlling well.
Simard stalling away here and it's allowed Holguin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cedric Simard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Holguin looking to control but Simard passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Holguin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holguin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simard stopping the sweep attempt from Holguin.
Simard wants to control from the top but Holguin keeps moving.
Simard stopping the sweep attempt from Holguin.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holguin trying to control the position.
Holguin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holguin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Simard has passed into side control.
Simard slows the pace down.
Holguin is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Holguin's face as Simard controls the position.
Holguin is not content to let Simard control the position.
Holguin is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Holguin looks to move to half guard but instead Simard has passed into mount! Damn!
Simard content just to control the position here.
Holguin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simard avoids the attempt from Holguin to control.
Simard is looking to stand but Holguin has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holguin tries to lock up and control but Simard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holguin is squirming around, avoiding Simard's attempts to control the action.
Holguin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simard content just to control the position here.
Simard manages to capitalize on a mistake by Holguin to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holguin rolls, trying to escape but Simard keeps control of the position.
Simard not allowing Holguin to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Simard controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Simard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Holguin fails with a takedown attempt.
Holguin fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Holguin looking to score a takedown here. Simard is defending well but Holguin drives through and ends up in Simard's guard.
Holguin trying to control but Simard is working from the bottom.
Simard has Holguin pulled in close to control his posture.
Holguin forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holguin is pressing down on Simard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simard is holding on for now.
Holguin is thwarting Simard's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Holguin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holguin throwing shots but Simard is blocking nicely.
Simard trying to control from the bottom.
Holguin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holguin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holguin's back!
Simard is hanging on to Holguin's back as he tries to escape.
Will Simard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T2#
I really don't envy Holguin right now.
Simard trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Holguin doesn't escape.
Holguin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Simard controls the action.
Simard is hanging on to Holguin's back as he tries to escape.
Will Simard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Holguin right now. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simard's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Simard has the hooks in. Holguin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simard just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Holguin tries to roll but Simard sticks to his back.
Simard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holguin can do to turn this around?
Holguin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Simard.
Dani Holguin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simard has the hooks in. Holguin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Simard is riding his opponent, not letting Holguin buck him off.
Simard avoiding Holguin 's attempts to control his hands.
Simard controlling the position well here. Holguin rolled but Simard kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Simard keeps control of the position as Holguin tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Simard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simard 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Simard!
Cedric Simard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FARTMMA 85
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1##TD#
Holguin gets the takedown into side control.
Simard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holguin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Holguin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simard defends it well.
Holguin thows a huge punch but Simard dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simard trying to control from the bottom.
Holguin tries to pass to full mount but Simard defends it.
Simard is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Simard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simard is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Holguin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Simard actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Simard trying to hold on to Holguin's head to control him but Holguin postures up.
Simard tries to get to full guard but Holguin has control of the leg.
Holguin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Holguin is trying for a kimura here. Simard looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Holguin wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dani Holguin!
Dani Holguin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 319 De Barros vs Bianchi
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Nickels slips under a jab from Holguin.
Nickels blocks a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Holguin 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.
A big right from Nickels misses.
Holguin takes a swing at Nickels's ribcage but misses.
Holguin just misses with a punch to the body.
Holguin misses with a hook.
Nickels connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Nickels.
Holguin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickels looks to score with a jab to the body but Holguin is just out of range.
Nickels tries to score with a low kick but Holguin moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Holguin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nickels is working to avoid the ground and pound but Holguin connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holguin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nickels tries to improve position but can't.
Holguin is working Nickels over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Holguin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nickels is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nickels tries to buck Holguin off but Holguin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Holguin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nickels keeps Holguin under control for a moment.
Holguin working the ground and pound but Nickels is defending the strikes.
Holguin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Holguin misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Holguin.
Sloppy strikes there by Holguin.
Holguin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Holguin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Nickels is looking to regain half guard here but Holguin keeps moving and retains side control.
Holguin cracks Nickels with a big elbow.
Holguin cracks Nickels with a big right hand but Nickels just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Holguin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Holguin looks up at the clock and then as Nickels takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Holguin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
An elbow from Holguin crashes against the mat.
Holguin 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.
Holguin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Nickels is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Holguin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dani Holguin!
A victorious Dani Holguin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 316 Nurmy vs Machida
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Nickels blocks a jab.
Nickels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holguin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holguin throws a hook to the side of Nickels's head but Nickels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holguin misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holguin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Nickels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holguin shoots in for a takedown but Nickels shows good takedown defense.
We've been hearing reports that Holguin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickels.
Holguin dives in for a single leg takedown but Nickels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nickels darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nickels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nickels 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.
Holguin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holguin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels unleashes a big counter combination but Holguin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nickels lands a leg kick that knocks Holguin off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holguin is defended easily by Nickels.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Holguin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nickels misses with an uppercut.
Nickels swinging wildly here.
Holguin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holguin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nickels's waist but Nickels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holguin off to one side.
Holguin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dani Holguin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holguin looks to land a right hand but Nickels moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Nickels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nickels misses with the combination.
A big left from Holguin misses.
Nickels is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nickels misses with the combination.
Nickels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Holguin moves forwards but Nickels connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holguin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickels has time to react.
Holguin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holguin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickels.
Nickels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nickels.#CUT2#
It looks like Dani Holguin has been cut.
Good leg kick by Nickels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nickels misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Nickels. #CL#
Holguin rushes Nickels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nickels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holguin's brow.
Holguin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickels gets underhooks to prevent Holguin's takedown attempt.
Holguin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holguin tries a body shot but Nickels blocks it.
Holguin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nickels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holguin working aggressively here.
Holguin blocks an elbow strike.
Nickels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holguin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nickels throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Holguin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nickels can't fight it off and eventually Holguin manages to take the fight to the floor. Nickels looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Holguin throws a strike but Nickels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nickels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Holguin wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels stands and throws Holguin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nickels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holguin keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Holguin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickels trying to control the action but Holguin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Holguin tries to buck Nickels off but Nickels is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holguin is not content to let Nickels control the position.
Holguin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Holguin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dani Holguin's cut.
That's time! Holguin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nickels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holguin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nickels defends it nicely.
Holguin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nickels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickels scoring well with a low kick there.
Holguin moves in looking to clinch but Nickels pushes him off.#CL2#
Nickels moves into range and clinches up with Holguin.
Holguin misses with a body punch.
Holguin dodges an elbow strike from Nickels.
Nickels lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels misses with an elbow over the top.
Holguin can't find room to land a body shot as Nickels controls the action.
Nickels blocks an uppercut.
Holguin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holguin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickelss head.
Nickels misses with an elbow strike.
Nickels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Holguin. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickels.
Holguin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holguin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holguin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nickels stops a takedown attempt from Holguin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Holguin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickels.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nickels.
Nice elbow from Nickels.
Nickels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nickels dips a shoulder and cracks Holguin with a mighty uppercut! Holguin falls back against the cage and Nickels unloads with a barrage of strikes! Holguin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nickels screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: GC 312 Hussein vs Huchkov
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Holguin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from BangYou finds it's way round the side to connect with Holguin's head.
BangYou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holguin is looking to clinch. #CL#
BangYou has closed the distance and engaged Holguin in a clinch.
Holguin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holguin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holguin managing to block the knees to the body from BangYou.
BangYou lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Dani Holguin has been cut.
Holguin is trying to drag BangYou to the mat but BangYou just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
BangYou tries a knee to the head but Holguin blocks it. #BC#
BangYou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Holguin 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.#KD#
BangYou sends Holguin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! BangYou is motioning to the referee to let Holguin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holguin slips under a jab.
BangYou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
BangYou stuns Holguin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holguin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holguin misses with a body punch
and BangYou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Holguin is rocked!#TD2#
BangYou gets caught napping as Holguin dives in and scores a takedown. BangYou manages to retain guard.
BangYou is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
BangYou is trying to control the position but Holguin postures up.
Holguin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holguin postures up and lands a big shot to BangYou's brow.
Holguin stopping the sweep attempt from BangYou.
BangYou pulls Holguin in close to prevent any damage.
BangYou wants to sweep but no luck.
BangYou is trying to control the position but Holguin postures up.
Holguin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BangYou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holguin won't allow BangYou to get back to his feet.
Holguin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holguin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Holguin postures up in BangYou's guard and throws a big left but BangYou blocks it. #T2#
Holguin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holguin preventing the sweep.
BangYou looking to control.
BangYou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holguin is controlling him.
Holguin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holguin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. BangYou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holguin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holguin postures up and lands a big shot to BangYou's brow.
BangYou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holguin with a nice head shot there.
BangYou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holguin.
Holguin scoring with some ground and pound.
BangYou 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.
Holguin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
BangYou is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
BangYou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holguin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
BangYou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holguin cracks BangYou with a solid left hand.
Holguin scoring with some ground and pound.
BangYou seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
BangYou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holguin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holguin with a flurry of punches that miss.
BangYou keeping full guard, as Holguin tries to pass. #SUB2#
Holguin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and BangYou dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4#
Holguin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Holguin there.
The fighters are battling for position here. BangYou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
BangYou is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Holguin has gone for a leg lock! BangYou slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holguin's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Holguin working for a triangle but BangYou defends it easily. #SUB2#
Holguin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but BangYou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Aiu BangYou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dani Holguin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
BangYou throws a hook to the side of Holguin's head but Holguin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BangYou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holguin avoids it really well and circles away.
Holguin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BangYou but BangYou pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holguin fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Holguin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with BangYou, pushing him back against the cage.
BangYou using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holguin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by BangYou.
Holguin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. BangYou gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
BangYou tries to land knees in the clinch but Holguin avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
BangYou breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Holguin scores with a takedown into BangYou's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as BangYou holds on and takes a little breather.
Holguin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Holguin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Holguin wants to pass the guard but BangYou is keeping the position.
Holguin throws a strike but BangYou rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Holguin looking for a guillotine here but BangYou defends easily.
BangYou looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
BangYou avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Holguin looking for a guillotine here but BangYou defends easily. #T2#
BangYou distracts Holguin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
BangYou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holguin looking to hit a scissor sweep but BangYou is one step ahead there.
Holguin trying to control the position.
Holguin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
BangYou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holguin on the ground.#T3#
Holguin trying to keep a closed guard but BangYou is proving a slippery customer.
Holguin keeping moving, preventing BangYou from controlling successfully.
BangYou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holguin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
BangYou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holguin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of BangYou's head.
BangYou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holguin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of BangYou's head.
Holguin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holguin stopping the sweep attempt from BangYou.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holguin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
BangYou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dani Holguin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holguin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of BangYou's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dani Holguin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dani Holguin'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#
Holguin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dani Holguin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holguin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holguin looks to score with a jab to the body but BangYou is just out of range.
BangYou ducks under a wild hook from Holguin.
BangYou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BangYou swings widly with a right hand
and Holguin counters with a nice body shot.
Holguin misses with a hook.
BangYou misses with a hook
letting Holguin counter with a right hand.
Holguin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holguin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BangYou moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from BangYou.
Holguin with the counter takedown but BangYou avoids it easily.
BangYou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holguin.#TD2#
Holguin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. BangYou looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
BangYou sneaks out the side door and pushes Holguin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holguin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
BangYou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Holguin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. BangYou tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holguin is in BangYou's guard.
BangYou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holguin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holguin landing some decent shots from guard.
Holguin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holguin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
BangYou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
BangYou will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holguin trying to control but BangYou is working from the bottom.
Holguin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of BangYou's head.
Holguin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
BangYou 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.#T2#
BangYou working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BangYou wants to sweep but no luck.
Holguin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Holguin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Holguin working some strikes from top position.
Holguin trying to control the position from guard on top but BangYou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holguin is in close to BangYou's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holguin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BangYou works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
BangYou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BangYou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Holguin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
BangYou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holguin.
Holguin is in close to BangYou's body, working some short punches and elbows.
BangYou looking for a sweep. Not yet BangYou, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holguin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holguin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
BangYou is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holguin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh BangYou is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holguin gets to his feet and stands over BangYou, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! BangYou felt that one! Holguin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save BangYou from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dani Holguin!
Our winner, Dani Holguin, 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.

Event: GC 305
Date: Jul 18, 2019

#R1#
Holguin throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Gomu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Holguin! Gomu lets Holguin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Dani Holguin has been cut.
Holguin throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomu counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Holguin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomu pulls Holguin in to control the position.
Gomu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gomu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holguin being controlled here momentarily.
Gomu continues to stall.
Gomu wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomu controlling the position.#T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holguin lands a couple of elbows.
Gomu wants to sweep but no luck.
Holguin throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomu holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holguin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holguin with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gomu content to stall in guard here.
Holguin tries to strike from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Holguin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gomu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holguin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Holguin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gomu has passed into half guard!
Holguin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gomu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holguin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Holguin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gomu in particular looking to stall.
Holguin tries to roll over but Gomu keeps him under control.
Holguin is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Holguin looking for submissions off his back.
Holguin is refusing to be controlled, as Gomu sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gomu in particular looking to stall.
Gomu prevents Holguin from improving his position.
Holguin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gomu is trying to control. Holguin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holguin is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomu content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holguin misses with an uppercut
and Gomu counters with a straight right hand.
Holguin misses with a body punch
and Gomu counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gomu Gomu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gomu Gomu thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GC 294
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Holguin throws a nice looking combination but Da Oxlade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Oxlade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Holguin lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Mawi Da Oxlade has been cut.
Holguin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Oxlade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Oxlade 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.
Holguin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Oxlade moves away.
A big right from Holguin misses.
Da Oxlade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A left lands for Da Oxlade.#CUT2#
It looks like Dani Holguin has been cut.
Da Oxlade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Da Oxlade ducks under a wild hook from Holguin.
Holguin works the jab nicely.
Holguin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holguin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Da Oxlade takes a swing at Holguin's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Oxlade scores with a jab to the body.
Holguin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Holguin dives in and scores a takedown into Da Oxlade's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Holguin being controlled here momentarily.
Da Oxlade wants to sweep but no luck.
Holguin postures up in Da Oxlade's guard and throws a big left but Da Oxlade blocks it.
Holguin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holguin stands up over Da Oxlade, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Da Oxlade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holguin.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Oxlade is on top in guard. #REVB#
Da Oxlade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Da Oxlade avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB#
Holguin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Da Oxlade has picked Holguin up and slammed him! Holguin can't keep hold of the triangle and Da Oxlade manages to pass to side control!
Da Oxlade moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Da Oxlade throws a strike aimed at the side of Holguin's head but Holguin avoids it well.
Holguin is trying to get back to half guard.
Da Oxlade is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Holguin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Holguin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Holguin is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Da Oxlade content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Holguin tries to buck Da Oxlade off but Da Oxlade is having none of it.
Da Oxlade is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Holguin tries to bench press Da Oxlade off him but Da Oxlade keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holguin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holguin is working hard here to advance position.
Holguin sneaks back into half guard.
Da Oxlade is taking a breather. Holguin 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.
Holguin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Holguin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Oxlade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Oxlade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holguin 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dani Holguin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Holguin blocks a head kick by Da Oxlade.
Da Oxlade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holguin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Da Oxlade counters with a crisp right hand that drops Holguin! Da Oxlade lets Holguin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Holguin misses with a right hand
and Da Oxlade counters with a big right hand! Oh Holguin is in trouble here! Da Oxlade follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mawi Da Oxlade!

Event: GC 286
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Holguin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davidson throws a big shot that misses.
Davidson misses with a head kick.
Davidson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davidson throws a jab but it's blocked by Holguin.
Davidson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holguin moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Holguin moves into the clinch.
Holguin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davidson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Davidson can't find room to land a body shot as Holguin controls the action.
Davidson lands a hook that snaps the head of Holguin backwards. #BC2#
Davidson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holguin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davidson throws out the jab.
Holguin looks to throw the jab but Davidson is out of range.
Jab from Holguin.
Davidson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davidson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holguin on the side of the head.
Harvey Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holguin looks to score with a jab to the body but Davidson is just out of range.
Holguin defending well as Davidson loads up on a big left hand.
Davidson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Davidson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Holguin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davidson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holguin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davidson tests Holguin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davidson swings for the body but Holguin moves out of range.
Holguin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Davidson's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Davidson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Davidson scores with a hook to the body. Holguin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harvey Davidson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Holguin has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Davidson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davidson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davidson looks to throw the jab but Holguin is out of range.
Davidson connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Davidson.
Davidson avoids the body shot from Holguin.
Davidson misses with a straight left.
Holguin blocks a head kick by Davidson.
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!#CL#
Davidson tries to keep at a distance but Holguin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davidson is looking to control Holguin's arms but Holguin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davidson has his back to the cage. #T2#
Holguin can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Holguin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Holguin has picked Davidson up - he's going for a ride! Holguin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Holguin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davidson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davidson controls Holguin momentarily but Holguin frees himself.
Holguin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holguin stopping the sweep attempt from Davidson.
Holguin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holguin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davidson wants to sweep here but Holguin controlling him for the moment.
Davidson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davidson looking to control. #T3#
Davidson controlling the position.
Holguin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holguin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holguin throws a big right hand that misses.
Holguin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Holguin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davidson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Holguin looking to sit in guard and control but Davidson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Holguin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Davidson has passed into side control.
Holguin is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Davidson controlling the position from side mount.
Holguin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Davidson's best efforts.
Holguin gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holguin is striking from the bottom but Davidson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Davidson content to control rather than advance.
Holguin gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Davidson dominated that round.
That's time! Holguin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Holguin cracks a nice hook into Davidson's ribs.
Davidson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holguin feinted with a counter takedown.
Holguin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidson moves away.
Holguin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good shot there by Davidson.
Davidson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Davidson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davidson lands with a right hand.
Holguin misses with a body shot.
Davidson slaps away a takedown attempt from Holguin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davidson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davidson jabs Holguin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holguin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holguin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holguin defending well as Davidson loads up on a big left hand.
Davidson missing with a left hand there. Holguin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harvey Davidson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davidson moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Davidson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Davidson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holguin manages to avoid it.
Davidson jabs Holguin right on the nose. Holguin blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheers as Davidson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holguin doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holguin. Davidson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidson throws a jab when Holguin was well out of range.
Davidson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holguin.
Davidson thumps Holguin with a low kick.
Holguin closes the distance and clinches up with Davidson, looking for a takedown. Holguin pushes Davidson against the cage but Davidson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holguin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holguin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Davidson.
Davidson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davidson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Holguin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Davidson's guard.
Davidson wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holguin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davidson pulls Holguin in to control the position.
Davidson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dani Holguin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holguin keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
Holguin being controlled here, momentarily.
Holguin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davidson is one step ahead there.
Holguin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davidson controls the pace.#T3#
Holguin is trying to control the position but Davidson postures up.
Holguin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davidson's guard. #REVR#
Davidson has momentary wrist control but Holguin slips an elbow through the middle.
Holguin throws a big right hand that misses.
Holguin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holguin postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it.
Davidson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holguin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holguin stopping the sweep attempt from Davidson.
Holguin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davidson's head.
Holguin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davidson is keeping the position for now.
Holguin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davidson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Holguin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davidson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davidson wants to pass the guard but Holguin is keeping the position.
Holguin 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#
Davidson wants to control but Holguin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holguin tries to pass to full mount but Davidson defends it.
Davidson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davidson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Davidson.
Holguin throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Davidson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davidson misses with a straight right.
Holguin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davidson.
Davidson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davidson works Holguin's body with a nice hook.
Davidson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Holguin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davidson misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Holguin with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Davidson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Davidson misses with a straight left. #CL#
Holguin darts in and clinches Davidson up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davidson gets through Holguin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davidson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Davidson slowing the pace effectively.
A right hook to the body lands for Davidson.
A short right from Davidson. #ROC2#
Holguin is rocked!
Davidson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Holguin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davidson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Holguin to his knees! Davidson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Davidson!
During a confident post fight interview, Harvey Davidson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL 208
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Holguin defending well as Bodfors loads up on a big left hand.
Holguin attempts a counter takedown but Bodfors avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Bodfors as Holguin shoots in.
Holguin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holguin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bodfors stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bodfors slips under a jab from Holguin.
Bodfors avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bodfors is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holguin misses with a body punch
and Holguin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Dani Holguin has been cut.
Holguin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bodfors scores with a counter punch that sends Holguin to the canvas! Bodfors smells blood - he's punishing Holguin with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Holguin has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Bodfors!
Our winner, Bo Bodfors, 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.

Event: HFS 5:
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Holguin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mauler sprawls well initially but Holguin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mauler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holguin.
Holguin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mauler defending well though.
Holguin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Holguin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mauler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Mauler is rocked!
Holguin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holguin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holguin creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Mauler is out cold and this one is all over! Holguin climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dani Holguin!
Dani Holguin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HSF 1: Beginning
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Holguin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Holguin content to control rather than advance.
Klyushev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klyushev tries to get out of the position.
Klyushev tries to kick Holguin off but Holguin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Holguin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Klyushev is looking to escape.
Holguin slips a nice elbow through Klyushev's hands, connecting with Klyushev's forehead.
Holguin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holguin lands with a punch from half guard.
Holguin working over Klyushev with some ground and pound. Klyushev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Holguin working over Klyushev with some ground and pound. Klyushev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Holguin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holguin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Holguin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Holguin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Holguin drops an elbow to the side of Klyushev's head. #SUB2#
Holguin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Klyushev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holguin.
Holguin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holguin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Klyushev has hold of Holguin's hands but Holguin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Holguin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holguin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Klyushev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holguin connects with a nice short shot to Klyushev's temple.
Klyushev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holguin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Klyushev is rocked!
Holguin is nestled in close to Klyushev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Klyushev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holguin sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Klyushev! Oh, Klyushev is in big trouble! Holguin lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dani Holguin!
After winning the bout, Dani Holguin 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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