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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Holzken shoots for a double leg takedown but Esquivel sprawls well. He's pushed Holzken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holzken tries to score a power double leg takedown but Esquivel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holzken somewhat.#CL#
Esquivel moves into range and clinches up with Holzken.#TD#
Esquivel jumps guard.
Esquivel pulls Holzken in close to prevent any damage.
Holzken must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquivel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holzken stopping the sweep attempt from Esquivel.#T1##SUB#
Esquivel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Holzken escapes and throws Esquivel's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Holzken is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Esquivel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Esquivel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Esquivel is looking to improve his position.
Esquivel wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Esquivel is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Esquivel looking for submissions off his back.
Holzken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Esquivel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Esquivel is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Holzken 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.
Esquivel gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Esquivel trying to control the position.
Holzken wants to stand and escape but instead Esquivel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Esquivel won't allow Holzken to sweep him here.
Holzken wants to stand and escape but Esquivel is having none of it.
Esquivel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holzken's head.
Esquivel wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
Esquivel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Esquivel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holzken is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holzken fails with a takedown attempt.
Juliano Esquivel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Holzken.#CL#
Holzken gets tackled into the cage by Esquivel. Esquivel maintains the clinch.
Esquivel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holzken drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Esquivel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Esquivel throws a series of punches but Holzken avoids them all with ease.
Holzken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Esquivel defends it nicely.
Holzken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Esquivel swivels and escapes.
Holzken checks a low kick from Esquivel.
Esquivel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holzken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Esquivel defends it nicely.
Juliano Esquivel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Holzken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Esquivel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Esquivel lands in his opponent's guard.
Esquivel is standing up over Holzken. Holzken looks to escape but Esquivel dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
Esquivel wants to control but Holzken is keeping him busy.
Esquivel remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Holzken tries to improve position but can't.
Esquivel misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holzken regains half guard.
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. Esquivel connects with a nice short shot to Holzken's temple.
Esquivel is trying to control. Holzken wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esquivel wants to stand up but Holzken has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Esquivel in particular looking to stall.
Holzken throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Esquivel is controlling the pace.
Esquivel wants to stand up but Holzken has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Esquivel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Esquivel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esquivel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Esquivel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holzken sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holzken lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holzken moves out of range of the body kick from Esquivel.
Holzken shoots in looking for a takedown but Esquivel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holzken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Esquivel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Holzken's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Holzken tries to sprawl but Esquivel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Esquivel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holzken defending well though.
Holzken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Esquivel. #SUB#
Esquivel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holzken sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Esquivel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Esquivel is trying to work for a kimura but Holzken is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Esquivel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Holzken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Esquivel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Esquivel rushes Holzken and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Esquivel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Esquivel stalls.
Esquivel seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Esquivel tries to pull guard but Holzken won't allow it.
Esquivel is pressed up against the cage. Holzken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Esquivel down to the mat. Esquivel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Esquivel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holzken can do to turn this around?#CL#
Esquivel has managed to clinch.
Holzken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquivel tries to circle away but Holzken has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Holzken successfully pulls guard.
Esquivel stays in close to Holzken's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esquivel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Holzken's guard.#T1#
Esquivel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Holzken is trying to work for a sweep but Esquivel has mounted him!
Esquivel looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Esquivel looking to secure an arm triangle but Holzken defends it well.
Esquivel throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Holzken holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Esquivel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Holzken is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Esquivel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holzken is trying desperately to improve position.
Holzken slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Esquivel works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3##SUB#
Esquivel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Holzken has worked his arm free - good work by Holzken!
Esquivel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holzken keeps working.
Esquivel tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Esquivel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Holzken rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Esquivel's guard! Nice work there by Holzken!
Esquivel keeping moving, preventing Holzken from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Holzken sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Esquivel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Holzken paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Esquivel - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juliano Esquivel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Lukyanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lukyanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holzken managing to block the knees to the body from Lukyanov.
Lukyanov can't get the takedown.
Holzken is trying to push Lukyanov away but Lukyanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lukyanov prevents Holzken from breaking the clinch.
Lukyanov trying to land knees to the body.
Holzken tries a body shot but Lukyanov blocks it.
Holzken jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lukyanov walks away with a smile on his face. Holzken gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown but Holzken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Lukyanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holzken avoids the head kick by Lukyanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukyanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holzken avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holzken. Lukyanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holzken misses with an uppercut. #T1##CL#
Lukyanov rushes Holzken and presses him up against the cage.
Lukyanov gets underhooks to prevent Holzken's takedown attempt.
Holzken is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lukyanov tries to pull guard but Holzken holds him up against the cage and eventually Lukyanov drops back down to his feet.
Holzken is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lukyanov to keep the fight standing.
Lukyanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lukyanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holzken after a bit of a struggle.
Holzken goes for a takedown attempt but Lukyanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lukyanov shoots in but Holzken avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Holzken throws the left hand but Lukyanov avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Lukyanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lukyanov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lukyanov is breathing heavily.
Holzken manages to get back to half guard.
Holzken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holzken.
Lukyanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lukyanov prevents Holzken from getting back to his feet.
Holzken will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Holzken looking to control.
Lukyanov preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holzken avoids a kick to the body.
Lukyanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holzken.
Holzken wants to clinch.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Lukyanov clinches. #BC#
Lukyanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lukyanov moves into the clinch.
Holzken tries to break free but Lukyanov pushes him back against the cage.
Holzken is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lukyanov landing knees to the head.
Holzken tries to break free but Lukyanov pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holzken creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holzken is trying to pull guard but Lukyanov has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lukyanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Lukyanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Holzken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holzken throws a low kick, looking for Lukyanov's leg but Lukyanov calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Lukyanov rushes Holzken and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Lukyanov successfully pulls guard.
Holzken tries to stand but Lukyanov is controlling from the bottom.
Lukyanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holzken on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lukyanov trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lukyanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holzken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holzken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukyanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lukyanov trying to control the position.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Lukyanov keeps moving.
Lukyanov working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holzken looks for the body kick but Lukyanov saw that one coming. #CL#
Lukyanov gets a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holzken tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lukyanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holzken pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holzken shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lukyanov but Lukyanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lukyanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Holzken tries a head kick but it misses.
Holzken is looking to clinch but Lukyanov is avoiding it.
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holzken as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Lukyanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lukyanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Lukyanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holzken tries to avoid it but Lukyanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holzken to the ground. Holzken escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holzken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Lukyanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holzken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holzken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boris Lukyanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holzken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lukyanov swivels and escapes.#CL#
Lukyanov gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holzken just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lukyanov's brow.
Holzken tries to pull guard but Lukyanov won't allow it.
Lukyanov stalling against the cage.
Holzken is trying to drag Lukyanov to the mat but Lukyanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4##BC#
Lukyanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holzken doesn't manage to clinch there - Lukyanov circles away.
Holzken jabs Lukyanov right on the nose. Lukyanov blinks but takes it well.
Holzken throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Lukyanov counters by clinching up.
Lukyanov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holzken blocks it with crossed arms.
Lukyanov tries for a takedown but Holzken manages to get underhooks.
Lukyanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken is trying to force a seperation but Lukyanov has the dominant position.#BC#
Lukyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holzken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Lukyanov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Holzken fails with a takedown attempt.
Lukyanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holzken avoids it really well and circles away.
Holzken lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holzken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holzken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Holzken or perhaps it was just good defense by Lukyanov, which made it look bad.
Boris Lukyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Holzken.
Lukyanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holzken circles away.#CL#
Lukyanov forces Holzken back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Lukyanov can't get the takedown.
Holzken wants to get back to striking at distance but Lukyanov won't allow it.
Lukyanov is working for takedown but Holzken is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lukyanov has Holzken pressed against the cage, preventing Holzken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lukyanov is trying to drag Holzken to the mat but Holzken just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lukyanov jumps guard but Holzken stands there with Lukyanov around his waist. Lukyanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holzken tries to land knees in the clinch but Lukyanov avoids the damage to the body.
Boris Lukyanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holzken is trying to force a seperation but Lukyanov has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lukyanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holzken pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Holzken can't break the clinch.
Holzken goes for a takedown attempt but Lukyanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lukyanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Holzken, which made it look bad.
Lukyanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Holzken manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lukyanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holzken shoots in looking for a takedown. Lukyanov tries to sprawl out of it but Holzken keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lukyanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Lukyanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Holzken.
Holzken swings for the body but Lukyanov moves out of range.
Holzken wants to clinch but Lukyanov slips to the side
and Lukyanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Holzken tries to keep at a distance but Lukyanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holzken is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lukyanov is defending well.
Lukyanov is trying to pull guard but Holzken has him pressed against the cage.
Holzken tries to circle away but Lukyanov has him pinned against the cage.
Lukyanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holzken is looking to break free of the clinch but Lukyanov has double underhooks. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lukyanov.
Lukyanov gets underhooks to prevent Holzken's takedown attempt.
Lukyanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Holzken tries to score a body lock takedown but Lukyanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lukyanov is pressed up against the cage. Holzken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lukyanov down to the mat. Lukyanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Holzken gets tackled into the cage by Lukyanov. Lukyanov maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lukyanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lukyanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nick Holzken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boris Lukyanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lukyanov has Holzken pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Lukyanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lukyanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Lukyanov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Holzken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holzken gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Washington moves into the clinch.
Holzken can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holzken. #TD2#
Washington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Washington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Washington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Washington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holzken defends well.
Holzken has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Holzken is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB2#
Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Washington has his foot on Holzken's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holzken works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Holzken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holzken is looking to stand up but Washington won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice shot lands for Washington.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Washington tries to counter it with a takedown but Holzken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Holzken has a takedown stuffed.
And Washington tries to counter it with a takedown but Holzken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Holzken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holzken throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holzken off to one side. #T2#
Holzken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Washington darts in and clinches Holzken up against the cage.
Holzken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holzken is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Washington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Holzken tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Washington tries to score a body lock takedown but Holzken shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holzken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washington stops a takedown attempt from Holzken.
#T3#
Holzken is trying to force a seperation but Washington has the dominant position.#TD2#
Washington jumps guard and drags Holzken to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Washington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Holzken wants to stand but Washington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Washington looks winded!
Holzken wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Holzken from controlling successfully.
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Washington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holzken defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holzken dives in for a single leg takedown but Washington sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Washington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Washington is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Washington dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Washington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Washington looking to control but Holzken passes into half guard.
Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holzken is working away from the top position though.
Washington is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington wants to control but Holzken is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washington pushes Holzken off looking to stand but Holzken dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Holzken is trying to control. Washington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Holzken connects with a nice short shot to Washington's temple.
Holzken tries to stand and escape but Washington is controlling the position.
Holzken sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Washington defending well though.
Washington is not content to let Holzken control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Holzken misses with a head shot. Washington uses the momentum to regain guard.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holzken wanted to stand there but Washington had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holzken.
Washington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holzken circles away.
Washington is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holzken.
Crunch! Holzken slams his shin into Washington's torso.
Holzken lands with a nice combination. Washington backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Washington is defended easily by Holzken.#T3#
Holzken goes for a double leg but Washington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Washington continues to drive forward.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown. Holzken tries to sprawl out of it but Washington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holzken manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nick Holzken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Washington.
Holzken shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Washington moves into the clinch.
Holzken tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
Holzken is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Washington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Washington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holzken's efforts to push away.
Holzken is looking to control Washington's arms but Washington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holzken has his back to the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Washington's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Holzken misses with a body punch.
Holzken fails to pull guard.
Washington is trying to drag Holzken to the mat but Holzken just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Washington taking a breather.
Washington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken fails to pull guard.
Holzken is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Washington ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Washington no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Holzken will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Holzken looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Holzken persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Holzken fails with a takedown attempt.
Holzken fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Holzken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington tries for a takedown but Holzken sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holzken tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holzken defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washington.
Rick Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Holzken went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Washington misses with a low kick as Holzken jumps back.
Holzken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Holzken tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holzken has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Washington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holzken tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
Washington jumps guard but Holzken stands there with Washington around his waist. Washington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holzken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holzken defends it well.
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Holzken gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
Washington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Holzken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holzken has a takedown stuffed.
Washington lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holzken lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Washington clinches. #T3#
Holzken missing with knees to the body.
Washington stops a takedown attempt from Holzken.
Washington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Washington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holzken avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holzken is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Holzken has Washington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holzken moves in looking to clinch but Washington pushes him off.
Washington tries to counter with a clinch but Holzken shakes him off and moves away.
Holzken tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Washington defends well and Holzken ends up having to push Washington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Holzken attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Washington throws a counter combo.#T4##CL2#
Washington has managed to clinch.
Holzken is trying to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Washington takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holzken.
Washington throws a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washington avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Washington!
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