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Event:
HFC 49 - Kocak vs Bronstein
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Vinsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holloway on the side of the head.
Holloway throws a solid leg kick but Vinsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holloway.
Holloway tries to clinch up
and Vinsson counters with a straight right hand.
Holloway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vinsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Holloway.#TD2#
Holloway gets a double leg takedown into Vinsson's guard.#ES#
Vinsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holloway off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Holloway drops his hands momentarily and Vinsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Vinsson scores with a hook.
Holloway wants to clinch but Vinsson slips to the side
letting Vinsson counter with a right hand. #ROC#Holloway is rocked!#CL2#
Holloway rushes Vinsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway is still on wobbly legs! Can Vinsson finish him?
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holloway seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Vinsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Holloway tries to score a body lock takedown but Vinsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Vinsson.
Holloway takes a shot to the head.
Vinsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vinsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vinsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vinsson stalling in the clinch.
Holloway drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vinsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bilal Vinsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Holloway.
Vinsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vinsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vinsson digs a good hook to Holloway's body.
Holloway gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holloway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Vinsson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Holloway sprawling to the canvas! Holloway rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vinsson finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinsson throws a monster overhand right that drops Holloway! Vinsson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bilal Vinsson! |
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Event:
HFC 43 - Sitsongrit vs Gueguen
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Furry.
Furry works Holloway's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Holloway misses.
Holloway takes a swing at Furry's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Furry gets caught flat footed, as Holloway shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Furry looking for a sweep. Not yet Furry, not yet. #SUB2#
Holloway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holloway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Furry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holloway is one step ahead there.
Holloway looking to pass the guard.
Furry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Furry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holloway gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furry looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Furry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Furry looking for a sweep. Not yet Furry, not yet. #SUB2#
Holloway is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holloway wants to control from the top but Furry keeps moving.
Holloway postures up and lands a big shot to Furry's brow.
Furry keeping moving, preventing Holloway from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Furry has his foot on Holloway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holloway works his way back into a safe position though.
Holloway wants to control from the top but Furry keeps moving.
Holloway stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Furry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Furry scores with a nice shot.
Holloway must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Furry has his foot on Holloway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holloway works his way back into a safe position though.
Holloway stands up out of Furry's guard for a moment - Furry manages to land a nice upkick.
Holloway trying to control but Furry is working from the bottom.
Holloway wants to pass the guard but Furry is keeping the position.
Furry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Furry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Furry scoring with some ground and pound.
Furry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holloway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Furry 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.#SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Furry scoring with some ground and pound.
Furry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Furry wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Furry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Furry cracks Holloway with a solid left hand.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Furry from controlling successfully.
Furry landing with the ground and pound.
Furry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Furry trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Furry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Furry chips away with some ground and pound.
Furry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Furry stopping the sweep attempt from Holloway.
Furry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Furry is working Holloway over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Furry with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furry wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
Furry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Holloway is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Furry lands a couple of elbows.
Holloway wants to sweep here but Furry controlling him for the moment.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Furry from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Furry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD#
Furry drops Holloway with a right and a left! Furry comes rushing in but Holloway regains his composure and manages to keep Furry in guard.
#ROC#Holloway is rocked!
Furry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holloway's head.
Holloway is still in real trouble! Can Furry finish him?
Holloway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holloway seems to have recovered his senses.
Furry is working Holloway over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Furry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holloway is adopting a defensive guard.
Furry landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Furry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Furry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holloway's head.
Furry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holloway is keeping the position for now.
Furry wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Furry postures up and lands a big shot to Holloway's brow.
Furry stands up over Holloway, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Furry trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holloway working a defensive guard here.
Furry chips away with some ground and pound.
Furry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holloway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Furry is one step ahead there.
Furry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Furry wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
Holloway is pulling down on Furry's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Holloway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Furry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Furry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Furry lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Holloway is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holloway trying to keep a closed guard but Furry is proving a slippery customer.
Holloway has momentary wrist control but Furry slips an elbow through the middle.
Furry with a nice head shot there.
Furry postures up and lands a big shot to Holloway's brow. #T3#
Furry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Furry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holloway's head.
Furry trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furry controlling from the top position.
Furry with a nice head shot there.
Furry postures up and lands a big shot to Holloway's brow.
Furry working some strikes from top position.
Furry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bryan Furry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Furry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Furry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holloway takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
Furry working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Furry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Furry is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holloway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Furry gets to mount! Holloway was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Holloway tries to hold on but Furry pushes him away.
Holloway in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
Holloway tries to hold on but Furry postures up.
BOOM! Furry connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Furry dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Holloway looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Furry!
Furry is trying to control Holloway's posture but Holloway avoids it.
Holloway is trying to ground and pound but Furry uses the momentary lack of control by Holloway to regain half guard.
Furry moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Furry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holloway defends well.
Furry throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Furry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holloway can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holloway stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Furry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holloway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Furry looking for a sweep. Not yet Furry, not yet.
Furry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holloway's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Holloway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Furry scoring with some ground and pound.
Furry distracts Holloway with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Furry from controlling successfully.
Holloway has momentary wrist control but Furry slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Holloway has his foot on Furry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furry works his way back into a safe position though.
Furry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Furry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holloway has momentary wrist control but Furry slips an elbow through the middle.#T2##SUB2#
Holloway isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Furry stacks Holloway on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Furry!
Holloway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holloway gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Furry with the ground and pound from mount.
Furry looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Furry postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Holloway in real trouble here! The ref calls for Holloway to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Furry! |
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Event:
HFC 35 - Motts vs Piano
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Furry circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Furry counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holloway! #SUB2#
Furry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holloway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Furry lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Holloway down.
Furry lands an elbow.
Holloway on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Holloway takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Holloway struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Furry working the ground and pound. #ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
Holloway is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Furry's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Holloway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furry pulls his head out easily.
Holloway is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Furry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Furry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Holloway tries to roll over but Furry keeps him under control.
Furry is nestled in close to Holloway, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Furry drops an elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
Furry slips a nice elbow through Holloway's hands, connecting with Holloway's forehead.#SUB#
Holloway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furry pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Holloway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Furry slips a nice elbow through Holloway's hands, connecting with Holloway's forehead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Furry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Holloway on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Furry working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Furry working the head and body with strikes.
Holloway won't allow Furry to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from Furry there.
Oh Holloway is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Furry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Holloway seems to have got his legs back now.
Holloway wants to improve his position but Furry is controlling well.
#SUB#
Holloway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furry pulls his head out easily.
Holloway trying to control here.
Holloway has hold of Furry's hands but Furry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Furry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Furry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Furry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holloway is just riding it out for now. Furry eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Holloway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furry pulls his head out easily.
Furry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Holloway moves into full guard.
#T4#
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Furry from controlling successfully.
Holloway working a defensive guard but Furry passes into half guard.
Holloway is not content to let Furry control the position.
Holloway on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holloway is trying to control but can't.
Holloway is looking for a sweep. Furry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Furry.
Furry drops an elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
Furry moves nicely into side control.
Holloway is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Furry dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Holloway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Furry counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Furry stopping the sweep attempt from Holloway.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Furry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Furry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Furry landing some decent shots from guard.
Furry cracks Holloway with a solid left hand.
Furry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Furry postures up.
Holloway throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Furry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furry trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Furry's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Holloway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Furry defends it easily.
Bryan Furry has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
Holloway is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Furry defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Furry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Furry is in close to Holloway's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Furry advances to half guard.
Holloway is refusing to be controlled, as Furry sits in half guard.
Furry slips a nice elbow through Holloway's hands, connecting with Holloway's forehead.
Furry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holloway is pressing down on Furry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Furry lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Holloway is trying to control the position but Furry postures up.
Furry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Furry landing some decent shots from guard.
Furry connects with a couple of short punches.
Furry lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Holloway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Furry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Furry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Holloway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Furry chips away with some ground and pound.
Furry with a nice head shot there.
Furry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Furry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furry is in close to Holloway's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Furry working some strikes from top position.
Furry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Furry trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furry is in close to Holloway's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Furry connects with a couple of short punches.
Furry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holloway's head.
Furry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Furry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
Holloway trying to keep a closed guard but Furry is proving a slippery customer.
Furry scoring with some ground and pound.
Furry landing some decent shots from guard.
Furry passes Holloway's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Furry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Furry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holloway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holloway wants to get back to full guard.
Holloway is looking to control Furry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holloway avoid being mounted?
Furry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Furry is trying to control. Holloway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holloway has hold of Furry's hands but Furry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Furry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Holloway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Furry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Furry working Holloway over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Furry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Furry lands with a shot to the body.
Furry lands a slapping body shot.
Furry rushes Holloway and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Holloway is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Furry piles on the pressure and Holloway crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Furry! |
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Event:
HFC 26 - Independence Day
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pisswater throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pisswater goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jab by Pisswater.
Holloway fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pisswater avoids it really well and circles away.
Pisswater cracks Holloway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pisswater thumps Holloway with a low kick.
Nati Pisswater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pisswater clinches with his opponent.
Holloway is trying to break the clinch but Pisswater is controlling him.
Pisswater lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pisswater makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pisswater lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pisswater lands a left hand.
Pisswater stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Pisswater.
Pisswater is working Holloway over against the cage.
Pisswater lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pisswater lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pisswater digs a right hand underneath Holloway's ribcage. Holloway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pisswater scores with a shoulder strike.
Pisswater lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Pisswater.
A left hand lands to the body for Pisswater.
Pisswater lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pisswater lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Pisswater's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holloway is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pisswater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Holloway looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pisswater.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pisswater lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Pisswater breaks the clinch.
Pisswater scores with a hook to the body. Holloway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Pisswater has closed the distance and engaged Holloway in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pisswater scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pisswater. #T2#
Pisswater lands a body punch.
Pisswater presses Holloway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Holloway 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.
Holloway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Pisswater.
Pisswater throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holloways head.
A short right from Pisswater.
A body shot lands from Pisswater.
Pisswater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holloway.
Pisswater slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Pisswater.
Pisswater stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Pisswater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holloway shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pisswater but Pisswater pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nati Pisswater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Holloway.
Pisswater punishes Holloway's body with a nice straight punch.
Pisswater lands a jab to Holloway's midsection.#T3#
Holloway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pisswater stuns Holloway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holloway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pisswater darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Pisswater moves into the clinch successfully.
Pisswater scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Holloway is rocked!
Pisswater working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holloway is still on wobbly legs! Can Pisswater finish him?
Pisswater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Pisswater lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway trying to stall but Pisswater improves his position.
#BC#
Pisswater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pisswater's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holloway under the eye.
Pisswater throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Pisswater drives through and clinches with Holloway against the cage.
Holloway looking for a takedown. #T4#
Pisswater works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pisswater lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pisswater.
Pisswater lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pisswater creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Pisswater.
Pisswater lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pisswater lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pisswater throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holloways head.
Pisswater is working Holloway over against the cage.
Pisswater working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Pisswater.
Pisswater'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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pisswater creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pisswater lands a nice shot to the body.
Pisswater presses Holloway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pisswater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nati Pisswater dominated that 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.#R2#
Holloway walks into a jab.
Holloway tries to clinch there but Pisswater circles away.
Dale Holloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pisswater moves out of range of the body kick.
Pisswater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holloway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holloway seems to have recovered his senses.
Pisswater scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holloway doesn't seem bothered though.
Pisswater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holloway can do to turn this around?
Pisswater throws a good cross that connects.
Pisswater scores with a hook to the body. Holloway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pisswater stuns Holloway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater lunges at Holloway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holloway's hand.
Pisswater scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holloway doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Pisswater closes the distance and pushes Holloway back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pisswater prevents it.
Holloway is breathing heavily.
Pisswater works on Holloway's body with a couple of short punches.#T1##BC#
Pisswater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holloway is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pisswater.
Pisswater is looking to wear down Holloway with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holloway walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pisswater.
Pisswater dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holloway. That did some damage!#CL#
Pisswater clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pisswater.
A right hand to the body from Pisswater.
Pisswater lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Pisswater.
Pisswater taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Pisswater.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pisswater creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pisswater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Pisswater works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Pisswater.
#BC#
Pisswater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pisswater with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Holloway moves forwards but Pisswater connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick lands for Pisswater.
Pisswater moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Pisswater drives through and clinches with Holloway against the cage.
Pisswater digs a right hand underneath Holloway's ribcage. Holloway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pisswater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pisswater scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pisswater lands a nice uppercut.
Pisswater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pisswater scores with a shoulder strike.
Pisswater lands a shot to the body.
Pisswater lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Holloway to his knees! Pisswater keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nati Pisswater!
Nati Pisswater gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Madness 50
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Rousey as he connects with a hook.
Rousey slaps away a takedown attempt from Holloway, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rousey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holloway in his tracks.
Holloway takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#Holloway is rocked!#KD#
Rousey drops Holloway with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Holloway looks back up at him and smiles so Rousey waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Holloway is still on wobbly legs! Can Rousey finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Rousey! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rhondon Rousey!
Rhondon Rousey managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
Dale Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'sometimes your the pawn and sometimes your the king, tonight I was the pawn.'. |
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Event:
Madness 45 Kocak vs Ferreira
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Gardet throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gardet is in Holloway's guard.
Holloway looking to control.
#SUB#
Holloway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Holloway is keeping the position.
Gardet passes Holloway's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Holloway looking for submissions off his back.
Gardet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holloway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Holloway regains half guard.
Gardet is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Gardet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holloway has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holloway is looking to control Gardet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holloway avoid being mounted?
Holloway missing with punches from the bottom.
Gardet is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holloway!
Holloway keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardet looking to control but Holloway is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Gardet manages to capitalize on a mistake by Holloway to take his back!
Holloway tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Holloway fending off the submission attempt from Gardet. #SUB2#
Gardet is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Holloway has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Gardet is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Holloway knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Holloway for a finish. #SUB2#
Holloway defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Gardet is working for a rear naked choke. Holloway is not defending it well and Gardet has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Holloway refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Holloway's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sacha Gardet!
The defeated Dale Holloway had this to say: 'sometimes your the pawn and sometimes your the king, tonight I was the pawn.'.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 31
Date: Mar 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Holloway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Par moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice cross by Par.
Par paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Par with a jab.#TD#
Par tries to sprawl but Holloway drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Holloway is looking for a kimura but Par is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holloway to get the leverage. #SUB#
Holloway seems to be working for a kimura but Par defends the submission attempt.
Holloway thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Par tries to kick Holloway off in order to stand up. Holloway Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Holloway thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ground and pound from Holloway seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1##SUB#
Holloway has an Americana. Par didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Holloway is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Holloway hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dale Holloway!
Dale Holloway took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'what else can I say besides, King me! '.
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Event:
Madness 36 Davidson vs Andrade
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Rhodes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holloway's half 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.
Rhodes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Holloway is not content to let Rhodes control the position.
Rhodes is thwarting Holloway's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodes is trying to control the action in half guard but Holloway is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rhodes working Holloway over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rhodes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holloway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holloway tries to roll over but Rhodes keeps him under control.
Holloway is still trying to improve position.
Holloway throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Holloway moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES2#
Holloway kicks Rhodes off and gets to his feet.
Holloway blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhodes misses the target. #TD#
Rhodes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Holloway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rhodes defends it easily.#T2#
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rhodes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holloway's head.#SUB2#
Holloway has his foot on Rhodes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodes works his way back into a safe position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rhodes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodes cracks Holloway with a solid left hand.
Rhodes with a nice head shot there.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rhodes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhodes works over Holloway with some ground and pound from guard.#T3##SUB2#
Holloway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhodes is aware though and is defending well.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodes postures up.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes won't allow Holloway to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Holloway has his foot on Rhodes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodes works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhodes is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Holloway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holloway looks winded!#T4#
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving. #SUB2#
Holloway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rhodes passes into side control.
Holloway is not content to let Rhodes control the position.
Holloway struggling a bit here.
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 Alexander Rhodes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rhodes throws a looping overhand right but Holloway ducks down to avoid it.
Holloway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Holloway closes the distance and clinches up with Rhodes, looking for a takedown. Holloway pushes Rhodes against the cage but Rhodes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Rhodes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Holloway is trying to defend but Rhodes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Holloway is a slippery customer.
Rhodes lands strikes from half guard.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but Holloway defending well. #SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rhodes prevents Holloway from improving his position.#T1#
Rhodes trying to control from half guard but Holloway is working away.
Holloway punching from the bottom.
Holloway has hold of Rhodes's hands but Rhodes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Holloway looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rhodes pushes past his half guard into mount!
Holloway tries to hold on but Rhodes postures up.#T2#
Holloway is breathing heavily.
Holloway sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Holloway is a slippery customer.
Rhodes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alexander Rhodes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rhodes is trying to control. Holloway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rhodes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rhodes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holloway can do to turn this around?
Rhodes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Rhodes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rhodes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holloway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holloway is trying to control but can't.
Rhodes lands strikes from half guard.
Holloway is in trouble now - Rhodes has advanced to mount!
Holloway tries to reverse the position but Rhodes maintains control.
Rhodes wants to control the pace but Holloway is squirming around nicely.
Rhodes is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Rhodes looking to control but Holloway is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rhodes is landing with some decent strikes but Holloway is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rhodes breaks from Holloway's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Holloway is rocked!
Holloway is in a horrible position here. Rhodes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Holloway is still in real trouble! Can Rhodes finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway tries to hold on but Rhodes postures up.
Rhodes with shots to the head and body - Holloway looks very uncomfortable down there.
Holloway is working to get back to half guard.
Rhodes trying to control but Holloway is having none of it.
Holloway 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.
Alexander Rhodes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rhodes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holloway seems to have recovered his senses.
Holloway tries for a takedown but Rhodes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rhodes throws an overhand right that lands on Holloway's shoulder, as Holloway tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Holloway gets caught flat footed, as Rhodes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
Rhodes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holloway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rhodes's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Holloway has gone for a leg lock! Rhodes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holloway's guard.#REVR#
Holloway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes pushes down on Holloway's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Rhodes is trying to control. Holloway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holloway is trying to stand up here but Rhodes is controlling him well.
Rhodes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Rhodes. #SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Rhodes there.
Rhodes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holloway wants to control but Rhodes is having none of it.
Rhodes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Holloway can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2#
Holloway 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.
Rhodes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holloway tries to get to full guard but Rhodes has control of the leg.
Rhodes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holloway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rhodes is looking to advance position but Holloway won't allow it.
Rhodes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Holloway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodes pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodes lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rhodes lands a nice short elbow.
Rhodes tries to pass to full mount but Holloway defends it.
Rhodes working Holloway over with strikes.
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodes 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.
Rhodes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holloway tries to get to full guard but Rhodes has control of the leg.
Dale Holloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rhodes passes into side control, despite Holloway's attempt to control the position.
Rhodes works to advance to full mount. Holloway defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Alexander Rhodes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rhodes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holloway is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Rhodes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rhodes 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rhodes!
Dale Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'sometimes your the pawn and sometimes your the king, tonight I was the pawn.'.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 22
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Holloway shoots for a takedown but Petronijevic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petronijevic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petronijevic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Petronijevic dives in and scores a takedown into Holloway's guard.
Petronijevic controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Holloway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petronijevic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petronijevic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petronijevic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holloway is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Petronijevic from controlling successfully.
Petronijevic stays in close to Holloway's body and controls the position.
Petronijevic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Holloway has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Petronijevic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Holloway.
Petronijevic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holloway on the ground.
Holloway regains half guard there - taking advantage of Petronijevic's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Holloway is trying to maintain the position but Petronijevic is very close to passing his half guard.
Petronijevic trying to control from half guard but Holloway is working away. #SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions off his back.
Holloway is looking for a sweep. Petronijevic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Holloway slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Holloway pushes a forearm under Petronijevic's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Petronijevic is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dale Holloway!
Post fight, Dale Holloway took to the microphone: 'what else can I say besides, King me! '.
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Event:
Madness 26 Kahn vs Johnston
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Holloway gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kokorin tries to free his leg and advance position but Holloway is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Holloway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kokorin is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Holloway is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Holloway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kokorin defends it easily.
Kokorin tries to free his leg and advance position but Holloway is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Holloway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Holloway has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kokorin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kokorin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kokorin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokorin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Kokorin is trying to get an arm triangle but Holloway is defending well. #SUB#
Kokorin tries for a kimura but Holloway is defending well. #T1#
Holloway is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Holloway manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kokorin's best efforts.
Holloway is looking to control Kokorin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holloway avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Kokorin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holloway has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holloway looking for submissions off his back.
Holloway is trying to maintain the position but Kokorin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kokorin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holloway is just riding it out for now. Kokorin eventually gives up the hold.
Holloway tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Holloway is defending against the submission attempts here by Kokorin.
Holloway is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kokorin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kokorin's back!#SUB2#
Holloway looking for the RNC.
Kokorin wants to escape the position.
Kokorin is working hard here to advance position.
Kokorin is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kokorin fending off the submission attempt from Holloway. #SUB2#
Holloway patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Holloway is hanging on to Kokorin's back as he tries to escape.
Kokorin turns into Holloway and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Holloway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kokorin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kokorin stopping the sweep attempt from Holloway.
Holloway looking to control.
#SUB#
Kokorin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Holloway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kokorin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kokorin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Holloway has his foot on Kokorin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kokorin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB#
Kokorin drops back looking for a leg! Holloway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holloway manages to kick Kokorin off! Kokorin jumps back into Holloway's guard.
Kokorin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holloway is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Holloway has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kokorin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holloway controlling Kokorin's posture. #SUB2#
Holloway is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kokorin frees his head nicely. Oh but Holloway has switched to an armbar! Kokorin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dale Holloway!
As Dale Holloway got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: what else can I say besides, King me! '.
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Event:
Madness 22 Diaz vs Donde
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Kowalski stuffs the takedown attempt from Holloway. Holloway gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kowalski, pushing him back against the cage.
Holloway jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalski walks away with a smile on his face. Holloway gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kowalski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holloway.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Holloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kowalski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holloway to the mat! Holloway manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Holloway has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kowalski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Holloway to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kowalski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Holloway pulls down on the head and he's put Kowalski to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dale Holloway!
Dale Holloway looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I would like to thank Madness MMA for everything, this fight I wanted to put on a performance of a lifetime, and hopefully the crowd agrees that I did just that. King me! '.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 2155 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Holloway (ranked 7024 p4p, 556 weight class). Dale Holloway told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Victor Szczęsny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dale Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Szczęsny clinches.
Holloway drops down looking for an ankle pick but Szczęsny pulls his leg out and moves away.
Szczęsny clinches.
Holloway is trying to trip Szczęsny. He has hold of a leg but Szczęsny is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Holloway persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Szczęsny (0) vs (2) Holloway
Szczęsny pulls Holloway in close to his closed guard and prevents Holloway from doing any damage or advancing position.
My spies in Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) inform me that Holloway has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holloway wants to pass the guard but Szczęsny is keeping the position.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holloway passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Szczęsny (0) vs (5) Holloway
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szczęsny regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Szczęsny defends it well.
Holloway is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szczęsny makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Szczęsny.
Holloway drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Szczęsny manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holloway has Szczęsny in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Szczęsny (2) vs (5) Holloway
Szczęsny wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Szczęsny is pushing down on Holloway's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holloway is fighting to maintain full guard but Szczęsny has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny is trying to work for a kimura but Holloway is defending well.
Szczęsny 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. Holloway tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Szczęsny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
The defeated Dale Holloway had this to say: 'it happens, another day another lesson.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dale Holloway (ranked 6987 p4p, 557 weight class) and Tien Shinhan (ranked 22235 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shinhan's choice of entrance music: Skillet - Forsaken. Tien Shinhan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dale Holloway! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tien Shinhan!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holloway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shinhan as he avoids it easily.
Shinhan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shinhan closes the distance and clinches.
Shinhan jumps guard and drags Holloway to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shinhan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shinhan looking for subs off his back but Holloway has passed one foot through into half guard.
Holloway trying to pass the guard but Shinhan defending well.
Holloway trying to control the action but Shinhan is working from the bottom.
Shinhan wants to improve his position but Holloway is controlling well.
Shinhan trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinhan tries to get to full guard but Holloway has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Holloway'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway seems to be working for a kimura but Shinhan defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinhan wants to get back to full guard.
Holloway is working for a submission of some sort.
Shinhan is looking to control Holloway's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shinhan avoid being mounted?
Shinhan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shinhan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holloway defends well.
Holloway wants to control from the top but Shinhan keeps moving.
Holloway thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shinhan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shinhan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holloway (0) vs (2) Shinhan
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holloway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shinhan tries to free his leg and advance position but Holloway is retaining full guard.
Holloway wants to sweep here but Shinhan controlling him for the moment.
Shinhan trying to control but Holloway is working from the bottom.
Holloway working a defensive guard here.
Shinhan trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holloway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shinhan defends it easily.
Holloway is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Shinhan has his hands clasped together but Holloway extends and breaks Shinhan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Holloway.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dale Holloway!
Post fight, Dale Holloway stared into the camera and said 'I would like to thank Madness MMA for everything, this fight I wanted to put on a performance of a lifetime, and hopefully the crowd agrees that I did just that. King me! '. |
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Event:
Madness Insanity Debut
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Par scores with a jab.
Par throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Holloway drives through with a takedown into Par's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Par wants to stand but Holloway is controlling the position.
Holloway working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Holloway is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holloway won't allow Par to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Holloway drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Par dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU#
Par stands up and waves to Holloway to follow him.
Par catches Holloway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Holloway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holloway fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Par is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good exchange - Par coming out on top.
Jab by Par.
Par throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holloway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holloway walks into a jab.#KD#
Par lands a big right hand that sends Holloway crashing to the mat! Par stays standing though and waves Holloway back to his feet!#ROC#
Holloway is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holloway takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holloway is still on wobbly legs! Can Par finish him?
Par cracks Holloway with a left hook right on the temple and Holloway goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Par lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Holloway is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cung Wo Par!
Cung Wo Par decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dale Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'it happens, another day another lesson.'.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brady Maximus (ranked 5972 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Holloway (ranked 5051 p4p, 381 weight class). Dale Holloway has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brady Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dale Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Maximus shoots in and gets a takedown into Holloway's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Holloway
Maximus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Holloway
Holloway is looking to reverse the position.
Maximus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holloway has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Holloway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway is looking to reverse the position.
Holloway is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holloway is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Maximus is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus (7) vs (0) Holloway
Maximus looking for a guillotine from mount but Holloway is having none of it.
Maximus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Holloway manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Holloway is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Holloway is trying to escape and Maximus transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Holloway is forced to tap! Nice work there by Maximus! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brady Maximus!
Brady Maximus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Calhoun shoots in and bounces Holloway off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Holloway has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Calhoun doesn't defend quickly enough and Holloway has managed to lock this one up! Can Calhoun escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Holloway on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dale Holloway!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Lott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lott scores with a push kick.
Holloway is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holloway blocks a head kick by Lott.
#TD#
Lott shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lott showed some decent athleticism there.
Lott is taking a breather. Holloway says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Holloway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lott pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lott has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Holloway tries to hold on but Lott pushes him away. #T1#
Holloway is squirming around, avoiding Lott's attempts to control the action.
Holloway tries to hold on but Lott postures up.
Holloway is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Holloway keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lott landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Lott is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Holloway has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
Holloway sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lott wants to stand up but Holloway has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lott prevents Holloway from standing back up.
Lott wants to stand up but Holloway is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holloway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Lott is thwarting Holloway's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Holloway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lott pulls his head out easily.
Lott is keen to just control but Holloway is a slippery customer.
Holloway trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Holloway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holloway manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Holloway looking for subs off his back but Lott has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions off his back.
Lott tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Holloway.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lott throwing shots but Holloway is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Lott dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Lott closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lott wants to stand up but Holloway is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Holloway is defending against the submission attempts here by Lott.
Holloway wants to improve his position but Lott is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway trying to control but Lott postures up.
Lott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holloway can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andy Lott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lott controlling the action here.#T1#
Lott wants to stand up but Holloway has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lott is trying to control. Holloway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Holloway is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lott is tapping! Great win for Holloway!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dale Holloway!
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