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Event:
BB 10 - Gracie vs Xiaodong
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Holmes thuds his shin into the meat of Steel's side.
Holmes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel cracks Holmes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holmes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holmes throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Holmes manages to avoid it.
Steel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel clobbers Holmes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holmes looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range. #KD#
Steel lands a big right hand that sends Holmes crashing to the mat! Steel stays standing though and waves Holmes back to his feet!#ROC#Holmes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Holmes out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Steel!
A relieved looking Daniel Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BB 5 - Bjornsson vs Big Daddy
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Warren throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Holmes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warren throws a big shot that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Warren.
A head kick misses from Warren.
Holmes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Warren blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Holmes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Holmes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A good leg kick by Holmes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holmes misses with a wild combination.
Warren avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Warren is looking for the big counter here.
Warren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Warren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holmes misses with an uppercut
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Warren lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Warren blocks a head kick by Holmes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warren.
Warren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Warren instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Warren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Warren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Holmes - the referee stops the clock and Warren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Holmes. Warren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick by Holmes misses
enabling Warren to counter with a crisp jab.
Holmes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren tries to bum rush Holmes with a series of wild strikes but Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Holmes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Warren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holmes.
Holmes throws a leg kick but Warren moved away.
Warren throws a leg kick but Holmes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Warren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Holmes misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warren slips a straight right by Holmes.
Warren is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice body punch from Holmes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warren.
Holmes swings widly with a right hand
and Warren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Warren clinches. #BC#
Holmes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Warren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab from Holmes.
It looks like Holmes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Warren clinches. #BC2#
Warren breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Warren misses.
Warren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Warren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Warren is just out of range.
Holmes works over Warren's head and body with a nice combination.
Holmes throws out a loose jab but Warren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Holmes blocks the leg kick.
Holmes thuds his shin into the meat of Warren's side.
Warren moves away from the strike by Holmes.
Holmes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warren.
Warren misses with a low kick.
#T3#
A slow jab from Holmes misses its intended target.
Holmes connects with a right hand. Warren shakes it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holmes.
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
Warren raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holmes.
Holmes misses the body punch
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes throws a nice looking combination but Warren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Warren avoids them all with ease.
Warren lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Holmes backs up against the cage.
Warren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holmes misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warren tries to move into range but Holmes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Warren defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holmes, as that shot connected.
Warren checks the leg kick.
Warren throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmes.
Holmes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Holmes scores with a jab. Warren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holmes checks a leg kick.
Warren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A punch combination from Holmes misses.
Warren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Warren cracks Holmes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Holmes swinging wildly here.
Warren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Warren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Holmes thinks about countering with a head kick.
Warren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holmes circles away quickly and effectively.
Warren has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Warren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Warren.
Warren misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Holmes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Warren slips a jab and a cross from Holmes.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Warren moves out of range easily.
Jab by Holmes.
Warren takes one to the chin there.
Holmes moves out of range as Warren throws a body kick.
Warren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warren manages to avoid it.
Warren misses with a head kick.
Holmes misses with a hook
and Warren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
Warren raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Warren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holmes checks a leg kick nicely.
Jack Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warren ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Warren throws the kick towards the body but Holmes avoids it.
Warren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Holmes tries to land a front kick but Warren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Warren connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Warren drives through and clinches with Holmes against the cage.
#BC2#
Warren breaks from the clinch.
Holmes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Warren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holmes throws a body punch but Warren moves out of range.
Holmes misses with the combination.
Warren throws a big counter head kick but Holmes avoids it with no problem.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Warren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warren was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Warren slips a jab from Holmes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes throws a nice looking combination but Warren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holmes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warren.
Warren shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Holmes eats them both and turns towards Warren to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Holmes misses with a looping left.#T2#
Holmes scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Holmes.
Warren lands with a slapping head kick.
Warren throws a body kick that misses.
Holmes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes loads up on a big right hand but Warren slips the punch.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Warren moves out of range.
Warren is trying to counter with his kicks.
Warren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Warren misses with a series of wild punches.
Warren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holmes cracks a nice hook into Warren's ribs.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Warren is just out of range.
Warren lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Warren checks a low kick from Holmes.
Warren looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Warren throws a leg kick but Holmes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Holmes lands a slapping body shot.
Holmes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Holmes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Holmes duly obliges.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warren was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Warren ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Holmes lands a jab to Warren's midsection.
Warren misses with a head kick.
Holmes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Holmes.
Sloppy strikes from Warren. Those never looked like landing.
Warren throws a jab when Holmes was well out of range.
Warren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warren misses with a head kick.
Warren is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Holmes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Holmes finds it's way through Warren's defenses.
Holmes lands a glancing blow to the side of Warren's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Holmes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Holmes misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Warren clinches up with Holmes and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Holmes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Warren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Warren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Warren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack Holmes is winning the standup battle so far.
Warren delivers a nice body kick.
Warren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holmes scores with a hook to the body. Warren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Warren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Holmes backs off Warren throws a huge counter combo but Holmes manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes lands a body shot.
Warren throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes moves away from the strike by Warren.
Holmes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Holmes 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#
A head kick misses from Warren.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Warren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Warren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Warren ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Warren throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
Holmes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Warren throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Warren dodges the punch combination from Holmes.
Holmes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Warren will feel that in the morning.
Warren scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes blocks the body kick.
Holmes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warren can do to turn this around?
Warren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Holmes throws a head kick that Warren semi-blocks.
Warren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warren throws out a counter right but Holmes avoids it with no problem.
Holmes connects with an inside leg kick.
Holmes tries to land a front kick but Warren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Warren looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Warren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Holmes throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
Warren cracks Holmes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Warren throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
Holmes lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by Holmes.
Holmes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warren.
Warren throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily.
Holmes throws a big counter combination but Warren scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Holmes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good shot there by Warren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dexter Warren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Warren ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes.
Holmes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Warren does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick lands for Warren.
Holmes misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Warren closes the distance and pushes Holmes back into the cage.#BC2#
Warren breaks from the clinch.
Holmes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holmes throws a shot to the body.
Holmes throws a one two combo.
Holmes moves out of range of the body kick from Warren.
Holmes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Warren does no damage. #T3#
Holmes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Warren tries a head kick but it misses.
Warren moves away from the strike by Holmes.
Warren slips a jab from Holmes.
Holmes scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes scores with a body shot.
Holmes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Warren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Warren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Warren avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Warren stuns Holmes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Warren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes moves out of range of the strikes.
Warren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holmes.
Holmes with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
Holmes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Warren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Warren moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Warren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Holmes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holmes.
Holmes misses with a two punch combination.
Warren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Warren clinches. #BC#
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Holmes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Warren - the referee stops the clock and Holmes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Warren. Holmes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Warren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Warren throws a low kick but Holmes avoids it.
Holmes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Warren back to the cage. Holmes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holmes, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jack Holmes!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jack Holmes!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jack Holmes!
Jack Holmes wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Holmes.
Holmes throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Wood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holmes's guard.
Wood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Wood isn't so interested in that idea.
Wood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wood has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wood throwing strikes from guard but Holmes blocks nicely. #T1#
Wood content to stall in guard here.
Holmes wants to stand and escape but Wood is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holmes wants to stand up but Wood is controlling him.
Wood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wood is working hard here to advance position.
Wood scoring with some ground and pound.
Holmes wants to stand but Wood is controlling the position. #ES2#
Holmes has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wood has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wood working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Wood.
#BC2#
Holmes breaks the clinch.
Holmes throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Wood counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Wood tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Wood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wood slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet.
Wood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Holmes pushes Wood away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wood gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Holmes seems a little lost for a moment, as Wood dominates the positioning.
The strikes coming from Wood are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wood controlling from side mount.
Wood lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Wood tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wood misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmes on the ground.#SUB#
Wood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wood throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wood just content to control the position.
Holmes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wood in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Holmes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wood asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wood lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Holmes down.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Wood trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Wood looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Holmes is avoiding damage well.
Wood tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wood prevents Holmes from escaping the position.
Holmes stops Wood from passing to mount.
Wood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Wood tries to score with some ground and pound. Holmes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face as Wood controls the position.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Holmes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holmes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daxton Wood dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Holmes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wood takes a kick to the side of the head.
Holmes lands a nice shot that snaps Wood's head back.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
Wood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Wood closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holmes did well to prevent Wood getting side control.
Wood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wood is keen to just control but Holmes is a slippery customer.
Holmes is trying to stand up here but Wood is controlling him well.
Holmes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wood sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Wood prevents Holmes from standing back up.
Wood controlling the pace.
Wood has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nice strikes from Wood there.
Wood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holmes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wood trying to pass the guard but Holmes defending well.
Holmes pushes Wood off looking to stand but Wood dives back in and keeps control.
Wood is controlling the pace.
Wood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wood prevents Holmes from standing back up.
Wood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holmes tries to kick Wood off but Wood keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wood sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wood.
Holmes looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Wood tries to counter with a takedown but Holmes is quick to defend against it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Holmes.
Wood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holmes to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Wood walks forward, straight into a front kick from Holmes.
Holmes cracks a nice hook into Wood's ribs.
Wood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmes.
Wood feinted with a counter takedown.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
Wood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Wood closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wood wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
Wood thows a huge punch but Holmes dodges it nicely.
Holmes is not content to let Wood control the position.
Wood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wood working Holmes over with strikes.
Wood is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Wood moves into full mount! Holmes won't be happy about that!
Wood won't let Holmes get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wood thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes really wants to buck Wood off and get back to his feet.
Wood thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wood won't let Holmes get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wood punching from mount but Holmes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wood looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holmes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wood wants to control the pace but Holmes is squirming around nicely.
Wood thowing shots but they're missing.
You get the feeling that Holmes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daxton Wood dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Holmes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Holmes thows a leg kick but Wood checks it #TD#
and Wood counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holmes!
Holmes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Holmes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Wood looks to land a body kick but Holmes moved away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes misses with a few strikes there.
Holmes misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Wood counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wood is looking to advance position but Holmes won't allow it.
Wood works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Holmes is squirming around, avoiding Wood's attempts to control the action.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Wood tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wood throws some wild stikes that Holmes manages to avoid easily.
Holmes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2#
Wood throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wood controlling from mount.
Wood punching from mount but Holmes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Holmes really wants to buck Wood off and get back to his feet.
Wood controlling the position easily from mount.
Wood trying to control but Holmes is having none of it.
Holmes is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Holmes's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wood lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Holmes is trying to stand up.
Holmes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Holmes is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T3#
Wood sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wood is landing with some decent strikes but Holmes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Holmes is squirming around, avoiding Wood's attempts to control the action.
Holmes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Holmes blocking the ground and pound.
Holmes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wood looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wood raining down shots from the mount!
Wood breaks from Holmes's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Holmes is rocked!
Wood content just to control the position here.
Holmes is still in real trouble! Can Wood finish him?
Holmes blocking the ground and pound.
Holmes trying desperately to get to his feet.
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Wood looking to finish with strikes here!
Wood tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holmes squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wood throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Holmes trying desperately to get to his feet.
Wood controlling from mount.
Holmes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wood landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Jack Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wood controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daxton Wood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wood, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Daxton Wood!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Daxton Wood!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Daxton Wood!
Daxton Wood wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 1
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holmes!
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
Holmes is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Holmes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet.
Holmes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holmes some visible discomfort.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Holmes is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Holmes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Holmes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here as Smith stalls from top position.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Smith prevents Holmes from escaping the position.
Smith works to advance to full mount. Holmes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Holmes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Smith has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Holmes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Smith.
Smith biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2#
Smith has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Holmes. #SUB2#
Smith looking for the choke from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Holmes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Holmes is trying to stand back up.
Smith looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T3#
Holmes is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Smith is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Holmes has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Smith has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Holmes taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Smith doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BC Smith!
Our winner, BC Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: Mar 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes scores with a nice strike.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Medrano has managed to clinch.
Medrano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holmes's face.
Medrano lands an elbow just above Holmes 's eye.
Our sources have told us that Medrano has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Medrano has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holmes tries to circle away but Medrano has him pinned against the cage.
Holmes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medrano has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Medrano has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Medrano has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes tries to break free but Medrano pushes him back against the cage.
Medrano has Holmes pressed against the cage, preventing Holmes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Medrano lands a shot to the body.
Holmes looks winded!
Medrano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Holmes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Medrano with a knee to the head.
Medrano lands a shoulder strike.
Medrano lands a nice elbow. #ROC#Holmes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jack Holmes has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A fake to the body and Medrano gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Holmes! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Holmes falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mariano Medrano!
An out of breath Mariano Medrano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BBFC Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Checkert takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Checkert with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holmes to score with a decent uppercut.
Checkert on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Checkert has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Checkert there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick lands for Holmes.
Holmes feints a jab promting Checkert to slip. Holmes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Checkert slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Checkert closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Checkert is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Checkert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Checkert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Checkert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holmes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Checkert s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holmes circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Checkert drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Holmes follows Checkert to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Holmes! |
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Event:
BFC 32: Soares Vs. King
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes looks to land a combination but Tavares avoids it well.
Tavares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holmes is out of range and Tavares settles back down.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Tavares tries to land a leg kick but Holmes saw it coming and moves away.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares thumps Holmes with a low kick.
Holmes throws the kick towards the body but Tavares avoids it.
Tavares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tavares throws a head kick that half lands.
A shot to the liver by Holmes. Beautiful body shot.
Holmes misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Tavares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holmes is out of range.
Holmes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes checks a leg kick nicely.
Tavares is looking to score with low kicks.
Tavares throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Tavares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tavares tries to land a leg kick but Holmes saw it coming and moves away.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Holmes connects with a right hand. Tavares shakes it off.#T1#
Tavares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holmes is out of range and Tavares settles back down.
Good exchange - Holmes coming out on top.
Tavares throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holmes misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Tavares.
Tavares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
Holmes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tavares counters with a nice leg kick.
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavares connects with an inside leg kick.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tavares.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holmes misses with an uppercut.
Tavares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holmes scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Holmes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Holmes checks a low kick from Tavares.
Holmes throws a big counter head kick but Tavares avoids it with no problem.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Holmes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tavares rather than just go for the knockout.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Tavares moves out of range easily.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tavares does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tavares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes throws a head kick but Tavares moves out of range.
Holmes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Holmes looks to move away, Tavares throws a big counter combo but Holmes just gets out of the way.
Holmes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tavares connects with a solid leg kick.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily.
Tavares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holmes is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Tavares throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Tavares tries to work over Holmes's front leg with a kick but Holmes checks it.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Holmes throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tavares. That's going to slow Holmes down.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Tavares.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares throws a quick counter kick to the body but Holmes avoids it.
Tavares tries to score with a low kick but Holmes moves his leg out of the way.
Tavares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes misses with a low kick.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Tavares misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holmes throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
Holmes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Holmes throws a nice looking combination but Tavares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holmes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holmes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tavares counters with a leg kick.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily.
Holmes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holmes throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tavares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tavares lands a head kick. Holmes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes fails to land with a series of punches.
Tavares is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Holmes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares misses with a head kick.
Tavares throws a low kick but Holmes moves out of range easily.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Holmes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tavares.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fabinho Tavares will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Holmes lands with a kick to the temple. Tavares shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tavares connects with a leg kick.
Holmes misses with a series of wild punches.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holmes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares lands a leg kick that knocks Holmes off balance momentarily.
Holmes misses with a body shot
#KD#
and Tavares counters with a head kick that drops Holmes - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground! #ROC#Holmes is rocked!
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Tavares is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holmes is still in real trouble! Can Tavares finish him?
Holmes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tavares.
Holmes is trying to stand up here but Tavares is controlling him well.
Tavares looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Tavares is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holmes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tavares.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tavares is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holmes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tavares.
Tavares prevents Holmes from standing back up.
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses.
Tavares working Holmes over with strikes. #T1#
Tavares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holmes's head.
Tavares is taking a breather. Holmes 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.#SUB#
Tavares 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.
Holmes is trying to stand back up but Tavares is controlling him
Tavares is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holmes!
Holmes is trying to stand up.
Tavares looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Holmes is trying to stand.
Tavares throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tavares unloading with bombs!
Tavares landing strikes, looking to finish!
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Tavares cracks Holmes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Holmes has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB#
Tavares looking for the RNC.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tavares working for the choke.
Holmes is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Tavares has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Holmes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T3#
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Tavares has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Holmes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fabinho Tavares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Tavares has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tavares's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Tavares is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Tavares has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tavares misses with an elbow to the head. #T4#
Holmes trying to get back to his feet but Tavares is in full control for now. #SUB#
Tavares working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Tavares has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tavares lands strikes to the head.
Holmes trying to get back to his feet but Tavares is in full control for now. #SUB#
Tavares looking to break Holmes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Holmes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tavares will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tavares missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Tavares patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabinho Tavares dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Holmes misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Holmes throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holmes misses the body punch
and Tavares counters with an outside leg kick.
Tavares slips under a jab from Holmes.
Tavares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holmes tries to bum rush Tavares with a series of wild strikes but Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tavares throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Tavares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Tavares moves out of range.
Jack Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes scores with a three punch combo!
Holmes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes lands a jab to the nose.
Holmes blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Holmes tests Tavares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tavares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Tavares checks the leg kick.
Tavares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holmes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holmes throws a right hand that Tavares ducks under and follows up with a left that Tavares also avoids with ease.
Tavares throws a quick counter head kick but Holmes was just out of range.
Holmes misses with a hook.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holmes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters circling a little - Holmes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares thumps Holmes with a low kick.
Holmes loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Tavares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares lands a jab to Holmes's midsection.
Holmes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tavares.
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!
Tavares lands a nice looking body shot.
Tavares throws a head kick that half lands.
Fabinho Tavares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tavares throws a leg kick which misses Holmes's front leg but catches the back leg as Holmes tries to avoid it.
Tavares scores with a head kick.
Tavares lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tavares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tavares.
Jack Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holmes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Holmes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tavares checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tavares fires out a quick counter leg kick but Holmes just manages to avoid it.
Holmes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Holmes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tavares - the referee stops the clock and Holmes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tavares. Holmes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crunch! Tavares slams his shin into Holmes's torso.
Holmes throws a chopping leg kick but Tavares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tavares throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Holmes. Those never looked like landing.
Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes misses with a left hand
and Tavares counters with a thumping low kick.
Tavares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
An inside leg kick lands from Tavares.
Tavares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tavares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holmes lands a right hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tavares - that will leave a mark!
Holmes throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
Tavares moves out of range as Holmes strikes.
Holmes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tavares tries to bum rush Holmes with a series of wild strikes but Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Tavares fires out a quick counter leg kick but Holmes just manages to avoid it.
Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holmes.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Tavares throws a counter high kick but Holmes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tavares.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Tavares misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Holmes. #T4#
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Holmes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tavares - the referee stops the clock and Holmes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tavares. Holmes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Holmes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tavares.
Tavares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holmes. That did some damage!
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tavares.
Tavares plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tavares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tavares checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Holmes backs away, Tavares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Holmes looks for the body kick but Tavares saw that one coming.
Holmes throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Tavares.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares feints and then cracks Holmes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holmes down.
Tavares scores with a head kick.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Jack Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tavares circles away quickly and effectively.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabinho Tavares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tavares 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabinho Tavares!
Fabinho Tavares was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BFC Hardcore 6
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Bosnic tries to move into range but Holmes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Bosnic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Holmes. Beautiful body shot.
Bosnic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holmes.
Holmes cracks Bosnic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bosnic fails with a takedown attempt.
Bosnic slips under a jab.
Bosnic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Bosnic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet here but Bosnic is keeping cool and he's managed to take Holmes's back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Bosnic has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Holmes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bosnic.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Bosnic has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1##ES#
Holmes is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #TD2#
Holmes gets caught napping as Bosnic dives in and scores a takedown. Holmes manages to retain guard.
Bosnic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bosnic chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosnic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Bosnic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Bosnic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bosnic works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Bosnic is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Bosnic 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.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holmes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Holmes tries to kick Bosnic off in order to stand up. Bosnic Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Bosnic drags him back down.#SUB2#
Bosnic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bosnic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holmes is pushing Bosnic's head away, looking to escape. Bosnic manages to hold on to the position though.
Bosnic slows the pace down.
Holmes tries to escape but Bosnic is in control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Bosnic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bosnic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Holmes tries to escape but Bosnic is in control.
Holmes seems a little lost for a moment, as Bosnic dominates the positioning.
Holmes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bosnic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Holmes is pushing Bosnic's head away, looking to escape. Bosnic manages to hold on to the position though.
Bosnic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Holmes is trying to buck Bosnic off.
Bosnic tries to move to mount but Holmes blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Bosnic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Admir Bosnic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Holmes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bosnic's head backwards.
Holmes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
so Bosnic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bosnic is stalling in the full guard.
Holmes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bosnic looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes wants to stand and escape but Bosnic is having none of it.
Bosnic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Bosnic isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Bosnic sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bosnic stops Holmes from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bosnic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Holmes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holmes throws a body punch but Bosnic moves out of range.
Bosnic with the counter takedown but Holmes avoids it easily.
Holmes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Bosnic counters with a takedown into side control.
Bosnic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Holmes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Holmes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bosnic taking a breather here. #T2#
Holmes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bosnic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bosnic taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Bosnic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holmes, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The referee asks Bosnic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bosnic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Holmes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bosnic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Admir Bosnic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holmes is pushing Bosnic's head away, looking to escape. Bosnic manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here.
Holmes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bosnic is controlling him well.
We've been informed that Bosnic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bosnic controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Bosnic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bosnic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Holmes's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Bosnic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bosnic working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bosnic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Bosnic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bosnic taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bosnic tries to advance to mount but Holmes denies him.
Bosnic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bosnic is putting a hurting on Holmes here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Admir Bosnic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Holmes. #TD2#
Bosnic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holmes was covering up waiting for the punch and Bosnic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bosnic stands up over Holmes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Holmes wants to stand and escape but Bosnic is having none of it.
Bosnic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bosnic forces his way into half guard.
Holmes tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bosnic manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Holmes is trying to stand but he's just given Bosnic his back.
Holmes is trying to stand back up. #T1#
Bosnic controls the position.#SUB2#
Bosnic is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bosnic controls the action.#ES#
Holmes is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Holmes throws a body punch but Bosnic moves out of range.
Bosnic dodges the punch combination from Holmes.
Bosnic with the counter takedown but Holmes avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Bosnic counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet here but Bosnic is keeping cool and he's managed to take Holmes's back.#T2#
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Bosnic has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Holmes is in real trouble here. Bosnic gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Holmes is tapping out! Bosnic wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Admir Bosnic! |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Farley dives in and scores a takedown into Holmes's guard.
Holmes wants to stand up but Farley is controlling him.
Farley trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Farley forces his way into half guard.
Farley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Holmes has hold of Farley's hands but Farley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Farley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Farley stops Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Farley slips a nice elbow through Holmes's hands, connecting with Holmes's forehead.
Holmes is looking to escape.
Farley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Farley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Holmes is rocked!
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Farley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farley 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.
Farley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Farley drops an elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Holmes is still in real trouble! Can Farley finish him?#T1#
Farley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Farley controlling the pace.
Farley lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Holmes quite badly. Holmes pulls Farley in close trying to recover. Farley postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Holmes on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Holmes doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Farley!
A very excited looking Keith Farley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Holmes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
A shot to the liver by Holmes. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holmes's waist but Holmes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes connects with a body shot.
Anderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Holmes throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Holmes lands a body shot.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Holmes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holmes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
Anderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holmes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holmes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Anderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holmes some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1##SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anderson working the ground and pound but Holmes is defending the strikes.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Holmes is defending well.
Holmes is pushing Anderson's head away, looking to escape. Anderson manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holmes tries to escape but Anderson is in control.
Holmes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2##ES2#
Holmes is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Holmes cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Holmes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holmes continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes lands a slapping body shot.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Holmes stuffs the takedown.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Holmes throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Holmes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAnderson.
Holmes dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Holmes lands a jab to the head.
Anderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Holmes tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
Holmes with a hook.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holmes as he avoids it easily.
Holmes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Holmes lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body kick from Holmes.
Holmes connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson tries to land a leg kick but Holmes saw it coming and moves away.
We've been informed that Holmes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holmes can pounce on him.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Holmes throws a body kick that misses.
Holmes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holmes slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
A jab lands there for Holmes.
Holmes slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Holmes throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Holmes stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holmes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holmes to score with a decent uppercut.
Holmes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Holmes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Anderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Holmes - the referee stops the clock and Anderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Holmes. Anderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Holmes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Holmes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Holmes there.
Anderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holmes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anderson scrambles back to his feet.
Anderson has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Holmes.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holmes checks a leg kick.
Holmes scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Holmes gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmes's efforts to push away.
Holmes is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Holmes's ribcage. Holmes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson keeps control of Holmes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Anderson pulls guard.
Holmes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anderson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holmes defends it easily.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Holmes postures up. #T1#
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Holmes pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Holmes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Anderson, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes lands with a shot to the body.
Jack Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jack Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Holmes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mathew Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Holmes, which made it look bad.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holmes sprawls well. Holmes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holmes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anderson scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Holmes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holmes jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holmes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Holmes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holmes.
Holmes tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holmes scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Anderson tries a low kick but Holmes avoids it.
A nice side step and Holmes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Holmes with a jab.
Holmes misses the body punch #CL#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holmes tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position. #T3#
Anderson has Holmes pressed against the cage, preventing Holmes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Holmes checks a leg kick.
Holmes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Holmes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holmes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Holmes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Holmes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anderson eats them both and turns towards Holmes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes misses with a head kick.
Holmes swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Holmes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Holmes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Holmes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Holmes wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Holmes cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Holmes lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Nice shot by Holmes.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Anderson darts in and clinches Holmes up against the cage.
Anderson fails to pull guard.
Holmes wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Holmes wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmes's efforts to push away.
Holmes is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
Anderson wants to take a breather but Holmes is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes is looking to escape.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmes on the ground.#ES2#
Holmes has one foot on Anderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Holmes misses with the combination.
Holmes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Anderson slips under a jab from Holmes.
Holmes lands a jab-cross combination.
Holmes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holmes misses with a head kick.
Holmes stalks Anderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderson's face. Anderson staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes misses with a hook.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holmes as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Holmes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holmes jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holmes quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Holmes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anderson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Holmes tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position. #TD#
Anderson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Holmes from standing up.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Holmes gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting.
Mathew Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Holmes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
A combination from Holmes does no damage.
Holmes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson. #TD#
Anderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Holmes uses from the top position. #SUB#
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Holmes stands and steps away. Anderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Holmes lands the left hand.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holmes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holmes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Holmes scores with a body shot.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holmes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Holmes.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson. #TD#
Anderson successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Holmes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Holmes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Holmes blocks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holmes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Holmes!
Mathew Anderson spoke after the fight, saying 'I failed my fans by Underrating my opponent and committing an error. Back to training as the next guy is in deep waters '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Majors sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the liver by Majors. Beautiful body shot.
Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes misses with a head kick.
Majors throws a big counter combination but Holmes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Holmes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Majors.
Majors dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Majors really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Majors seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holmes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Majors circles away quickly and effectively.
Holmes misses with an uppercut
and Majors counters with a left to the body.
Holmes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Majors to counter with a crisp jab.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Majors seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Holmes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Majors. Majors circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holmes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holmes swings widly with a right hand
and Majors counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holmes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Majors.
Holmes looks winded!#T1#
Holmes catches Majors with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Majors scores with a one two! Holmes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Majors throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
Majors avoids a punch combination nicely.
Majors throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Majors moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Holmes! Majors continues to tee off on Holmes, landing with a left and a right! Majors connects with a right hand that leaves Holmes sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Majors!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonas Majors! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Ike closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holmes is trying to push Ike away but Ike has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ike. #TD#
Ike pulls guard successfully.
Holmes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ike's guard.
Ike really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ike. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Holmes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ike is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ike looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ike is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holmes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ike is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ike will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Ike is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holmes defends well.#SUB#
Ike escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holmes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holmes wanted to stand there but Ike had control of the position. #SUB#
Ike is looking for a triangle but Holmes pushes his legs off easily.
Ike is trying to keep Holmes in close.
Holmes wants to stand but Ike has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ike holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Ike looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holmes wanted to stand there but Ike had control of the position.
Ike looking for a sweep. Not yet Ike, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ike is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ike is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ike tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
Holmes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ike pushes down on Holmes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ike wants to take a breather but Holmes is having none of it. #T3#
Ike tries to pass to full mount but Holmes defends it.
Holmes is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Ike seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Holmes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Ike is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
Ike is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Ike moves to back control. #SUB#
Ike is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Holmes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Holmes fending off the submission attempt from Ike. #T4#
Holmes wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Ike working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Holmes is doing well to defend. Ike seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Holmes is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy Ike! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukuvass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes leaves Kukuvass with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Kukuvass decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Holmes is defending against the submission attempts here by Kukuvass.
Holmes is looking to escape.
Kukuvass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Kukuvass gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Kukuvass shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Holmes is trying to stand back up but Kukuvass is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukuvass is taking a breather. Holmes 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.#T1#
Kukuvass working Holmes over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukuvass is looking to advance position but Holmes won't allow it.
Holmes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kukuvass really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kukuvass sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Holmes is trying to stand back up but Kukuvass is controlling him
Well, if Kukuvass 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kukuvass drops an elbow to the side of Holmes's head. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holmes tries to kick Kukuvass off but Kukuvass keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Holmes is trying to escape back to his feet but Kukuvass uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Kukuvass tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kukuvass has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holmes pushes Kukuvass away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kukuvass gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kukuvass controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SU#
Kukuvass decides to stand up, so the ref orders Holmes to his feet. #T3#
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kukuvass momentarily.
#TD#
Kukuvass gets a double leg takedown into Holmes's guard.#ES2#
Holmes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Holmes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Kukuvass manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Holmes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Holmes misses with a combination
#TD#
and Kukuvass counters with a shoot takedown. Holmes fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukuvass won't allow Holmes to get back to his feet.
Holmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU#
Holmes is working an open guard so Kukuvass takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kukuvass seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Holmes gets tackled into the cage by Kukuvass. Kukuvass maintains the clinch. #T4#
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kukuvass manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kukuvass has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Holmes.#BC#
Kukuvass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kukuvass was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes scores with a nice right hand.
Holmes throws a body punch but Kukuvass moves out of range.
Kukuvass dodges the punch combination from Holmes.
#CL#
Kukuvass gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kukuvass jumps guard.
Kukuvass pulls Holmes in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armands Kukuvass dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Holmes scores with a four punch combination!
Kukuvass just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Kukuvass takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kukuvass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Kukuvass appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holmes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kukuvass rather than just go for the knockout.
Kukuvass has a takedown stuffed.
Kukuvass shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Kukuvass feints and as Holmes raises his hands in defense, Kukuvass changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Kukuvass is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Armands Kukuvass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kukuvass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Kukuvass slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Kukuvass is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Holmes pushes Kukuvass off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Kukuvass closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch but Kukuvass keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Kukuvass jumps guard.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Kukuvass won't let him.
Kukuvass 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.#SU2#
Holmes gets to his feet. Kukuvass looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Holmes misses with a series of wild punches.
Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD#
Kukuvass closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holmes did well to prevent Kukuvass getting side control.
Kukuvass scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kukuvass not doing much here.
#SUB#
Kukuvass is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Kukuvass decides to return to a standing position.
Holmes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kukuvass.
Holmes misses with a straight right.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Holmes tries to sprawl but Kukuvass drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3##ES2#
Holmes kicks off Kukuvass and gets to his feet.
Holmes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kukuvass's hands.
Holmes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holmes slips a jab from Kukuvass.
Kukuvass takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kukuvass throws a series of punches but Holmes moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Holmes.
#CUT2#It looks like Armands Kukuvass has been cut.
Kukuvass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holmes jabs Kukuvass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukuvass looks for a takedown but Holmes sprawls well.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes connects with a body shot.
Holmes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kukuvass takes a step back to recover.
Jack Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Kukuvass on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Holmes lands with a nice body kick.
Holmes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kukuvass. Kukuvass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holmes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holmes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kukuvass takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holmes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kukuvass doesn't seem bothered though.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holmes lands a nice looking body shot.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Kukuvass avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kukuvass walks into a jab.
Kukuvass avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Kukuvass on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jack Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Kukuvass closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Armands Kukuvass's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Holmes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kukuvass appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holmes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kukuvass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Holmes.
Holmes lands a jab to Kukuvass's midsection.
Kukuvass fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
Holmes misses with an uppercut.
Kukuvass avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kukuvass darts in and clinches Holmes up against the cage.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Kukuvass gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Holmes regains guard.
#T1#
Kukuvass passes into half guard.
Holmes is in trouble now - Kukuvass has advanced to mount!
Holmes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SU#
Kukuvass is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Holmes cracks a nice hook into Kukuvass's ribs.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Holmes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kukuvass doesn't seem phased though.
Kukuvass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holmes pinned against the cage. Holmes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Kukuvass takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kukuvass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kukuvass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kukuvass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
#CL#
Kukuvass moves into range and clinches up with Holmes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kukuvass jumps guard and drags Holmes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kukuvass is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holmes is controlling him.
Holmes tries to stand but Kukuvass is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Kukuvass is working an open guard so Holmes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Holmes lands a right hook to the body.
Holmes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3##CL#
Kukuvass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.
Kukuvass tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Kukuvass holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kukuvass prevents Holmes from breaking the clinch.
Kukuvass prevents Holmes from breaking the clinch.
Holmes tries to break free but Kukuvass pushes him back against the cage.
Kukuvass stalling in the clinch.
Holmes tries to break free but Kukuvass pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kukuvass has him pressed against the cage.
Kukuvass keeps control of Holmes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kukuvass tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holmes smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armands Kukuvass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Kukuvass does no damage.
Holmes connects with a nice looking jab.
Holmes throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4#
Kukuvass takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Holmes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holmes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kukuvass.
Holmes with a nice calf kick.
Holmes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kukuvass crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Holmes - the referee stops the clock and Kukuvass gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Holmes. Kukuvass manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
A left and a right from Holmes both land. Nice combination.
Holmes throws a push kick but Kukuvass slaps the foot to one side.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Kukuvass takes one to the chin there.
Kukuvass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes.
Kukuvass tries to counter by clinching up but Holmes breaks away and moves out of range.
Kukuvass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holmes swings for the body but Kukuvass moves out of range.
Kukuvass is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holmes.
Holmes connects with a body shot that sends Kukuvass's belly button to the back.
Holmes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holmes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Holmes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holmes's head.
Marx walks into a straight right hand from Holmes.
Holmes throws a body shot but no joy.
Marx throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Marx is just out of range.
Holmes connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Marx takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Marx is trying to trip Holmes. He has hold of a leg but Holmes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Marx persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Marx postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Marx isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Holmes being controlled here, momentarily.
Marx with a nice head shot there.
Marx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marx scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marx with a nice head shot there.
Marx chips away with some ground and pound.
Marx is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Marx slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marx works over Holmes with some ground and pound from guard.
Marx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marx connects with a couple of short punches.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Marx isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marx's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marx with a nice head shot there.
Marx working some strikes from top position.
Marx working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.#ROC2#Holmes is rocked!
Marx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh Holmes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Marx makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marx gets to his feet and stands over Holmes, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Holmes felt that one! Marx unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Holmes from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Marx! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner lands with a right hand.
Holmes throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes tries to land a front kick but Turner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holmes lands a two punch combo.
Holmes scores with a head kick. Turner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Holmes lands a right hook to the body.
Holmes throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Holmes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Holmes raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holmes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Turner tries to bum rush Holmes with a series of wild strikes but Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Holmes.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turner, as that shot connected.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Holmes connects with a body shot.
Holmes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holmes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holmes thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner walks into a jab.
Holmes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Holmes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Turner as he connects with a hook.
Holmes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turner slips under a jab.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back.
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Holmes.
Holmes throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
#T3#
Holmes digs a good body shot into Turner's ribs.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Holmes takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holmes.
Holmes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Holmes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Holmes scores with a body shot.
Holmes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Holmes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holmes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Turner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holmes thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Turner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes works over Turner's head and body with a nice combination.
Turner blocks a head kick by Holmes.
#T4#
Turner looks to land a combination but Holmes avoids it well.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holmes circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holmes throws a front kick that sends Turner stumbling back into the cage.
Holmes lands a head kick!
Holmes throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner blocks a jab.
Holmes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Holmes throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holmes circles away quickly and effectively.
Holmes is looking for the big counter here.
Holmes misses with a body kick.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Holmes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Turner avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Turner punishes Holmes's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Holmes misses with a hook.
Holmes throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes scores with a one two! Turner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Holmes cracks Turner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Turner defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
Turner blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Turner defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
Holmes misses the body punch
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner swinging wildly here.
Holmes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
Holmes with a nice cross.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Holmes misses with a hook to the body
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
Holmes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes throws a shot to the body.
Turner throws a right and a left that Holmes avoids nicely.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holmes throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner scores with a body shot.
Jack Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Holmes scores with a four punch combination!
Holmes lands the left hand.
A big right from Holmes misses.
Turner staying out of range there.
Holmes throws an off balance right hand
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Turner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holmes.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Holmes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Holmes.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes throws a series of strikes that have Turner backpedaling.
Holmes delivers a nice body kick.
Turner avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Turner throws a series of punches but Holmes moves out of range.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holmes to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Holmes throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Holmes tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
Holmes throws a combination that misses
enabling Turner to counter with a crisp jab.
Holmes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner. #T4#
Holmes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Holmes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
JC Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Holmes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Turner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Holmes eats them both and turns towards Turner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy body kick from Holmes
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Turner misses its target.
Turner lands a jab to Holmes's midsection.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner is looking to wear down Holmes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
A low kick from Holmes is predictable there
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Holmes backing up. Holmes nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Turner misses with the combination.
Holmes misses the jab.
Holmes misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Holmes looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner counters with a left to the body.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
Holmes fails to land with a series of punches.
As Holmes looks to move away, Turner throws a big counter combo but Holmes just gets out of the way.
Holmes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holmes on the side of the head.
Holmes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Holmes looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Holmes scores with a kick to the body.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
Turner dips to his left and cracks Holmes with an uppercut!
Holmes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Turner will feel that in the morning.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Holmes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Holmes throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Holmes scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
Holmes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner jabs Holmes right on the nose. Holmes blinks but takes it well.
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
Holmes throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Holmes misses with a left hand
and Turner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holmes scores with a body shot.
Holmes throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Holmes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holmes misses with a hook.
Turner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holmes scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Holmes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Holmes throws a body shot but no joy.
Holmes throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner scores with a three punch combo!
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Holmes scores with a jab to the head.
Holmes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holmes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holmes thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Holmes misses.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
JC Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Holmes.
Well Holmes 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Holmes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilero throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes works Kilero's body with a nice hook.
Holmes connects with the punch.
Kilero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holmes connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Holmes. Those never looked like landing.
Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kilero gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kilero turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilero taking a breather here.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Kilero tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holmes's legs.
Kilero prevents Holmes from escaping the position.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Kilero landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Holmes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kilero is controlling him well.
Kilero tries to move to mount but Holmes blocks the move with his legs.
Kilero wants to stand but Holmes has his arm trapped.
Kilero trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Kilero drags him back down.
Holmes prevents Kilero from moving into mount.
Kilero staying calm.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holmes tries to escape but Kilero is in control.
Kilero tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU#
Kilero stands up.
Kilero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilero lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holmes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kilero eats them both and turns towards Holmes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Holmes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kilero is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Kilero clinches.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Kilero is controlling him.#TD#
Kilero successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Kilero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holmes defends well.#T3#
Kilero wants to stand and escape but Holmes is having none of it.
Holmes won't allow Kilero to sweep him here.
Kilero has his hands on Holmes's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Kilero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holmes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kilero has a closed guard, preventing Holmes from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Kilero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holmes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Holmes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kilero connects with a decent elbow.
Holmes is pushing Kilero's head away, looking to escape. Kilero manages to hold on to the position though.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face as Kilero controls the position.
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 Paolo Kilero will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Holmes tries to keep at a distance but Kilero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holmes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kilero keeps control of Holmes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holmes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kilero has him pressed against the cage.
Kilero prevents Holmes from breaking the clinch.
Kilero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Kilero successfully pulls guard.
Holmes tries to stand but Kilero is controlling from the bottom.
Kilero pulls Holmes in close to his closed guard and prevents Holmes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kilero is looking to stand up but Holmes isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kilero has his foot on Holmes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holmes works his way back into a safe position though.
Kilero has his hands on Holmes's head, controlling the position.
Paolo Kilero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Kilero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holmes is aware though and is defending well.
Holmes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Kilero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilero is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kilero sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kilero won't allow Holmes to get back to his feet. #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.
Kilero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Holmes has a closed guard, preventing Kilero from standing up.
Kilero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kilero won't allow Holmes to get back to his feet.
Kilero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Kilero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kilero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Kilero decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Holmes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Holmes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilero. #TD#
Holmes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kilero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kilero stays in close to Holmes's body and controls the position.
Kilero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES2#
Holmes is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kilero presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Kilero pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Holmes stands up and waves to Kilero to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes jabs Kilero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holmes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilero. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilero.
Holmes with a hook.#T4#
A head kick misses from Holmes.
Holmes connects with a body shot.
Holmes lands a right hook to the body.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilero moves away.#CL#
Kilero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kilero effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Kilero ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kilero no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kilero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kilero tries to get out of the position.
Kilero looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilero, not yet.
Holmes wants to stand but Kilero is controlling his posture from full 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 Paolo Kilero will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kilero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Kilero manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Kilero bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holmes is pushing Kilero's head away, looking to escape. Kilero manages to hold on to the position though.
Kilero slows the pace down.
Kilero prevents Holmes from escaping the position.#SUB#
Kilero tries for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes pushes Kilero away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kilero gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes trying to remain calm as Kilero controls from the top position.
Holmes is trying to buck Kilero off.#T1#
Kilero working the ground and pound.
Holmes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Holmes seems a little lost for a moment, as Kilero dominates the positioning.
Kilero landing a few strikes.
Holmes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kilero controlling from side mount.
Holmes pushes Kilero away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kilero gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Kilero scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Kilero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holmes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face as Kilero controls the position.
Holmes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Holmes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Holmes pushes Kilero away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kilero gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kilero wants to stand but Holmes has his arm trapped.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Kilero drags him back down.
Kilero is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Holmes's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Kilero tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holmes cracks Kilero with an open hand slap.
Holmes looks for the body kick but Kilero saw that one coming. #TD#
Kilero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holmes's half guard.
Kilero content to control rather than advance.
Kilero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Holmes kicks Kilero off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Kilero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Holmes takes a swing at Kilero's ribcage but misses.
Jack Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kilero feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holmes checks a leg kick. #CL#
Holmes gets tackled into the cage by Kilero. Kilero maintains the clinch.
Holmes tries to circle away but Kilero has him pinned against the cage.
Holmes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kilero has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch but Kilero keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Kilero gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if Kilero 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kilero 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.
Holmes tries to kick Kilero off but Kilero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kilero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jack Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paolo Kilero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Kilero decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Kilero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kilero, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Paolo Kilero! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Finlay takes a step back to recover.
Finlay really is a fat lump.
A shot to the liver by Holmes. Beautiful body shot.
Finlay is breathing heavily.
Holmes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finlay takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Trace Finlay has been cut.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finlay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finlay.
Holmes scores with a shot to the body.
Holmes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holmes scores with a hook to the body. Finlay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
A head kick lands from Holmes that sends Finlay to the canvas. Finlay tries to scramble back to his feet but Holmes brings him back down into side control.
Finlay can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Holmes decides to stand back up. Holmes steps back and let's Finlay get back to his feet.
Holmes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holmes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holmes throws a quick head kick that knocks Finlay silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Holmes is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Holmes!
The defeated Trace Finlay had this to say: 'I'm young for this sport, I'm gonna go back to the gym and get in good shape before I get back in the cage!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Finlay moves into the clinch.
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes is looking to break free of the clinch but Finlay has double underhooks.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Finlay is controlling him.
Finlay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmes's efforts to push away.
Holmes is trying to force a seperation but Finlay has the dominant position.
Holmes can't break the clinch.
Holmes can't break the clinch.
Holmes is trying to break free.#TD2#
Finlay turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Finlay manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finlay taking a breather here. #SU2#
Finlay decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes lands a head kick. Finlay smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holmes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finlay walks into a jab.
Finlay takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Holmes works over Finlay's head and body with a nice combination.
Holmes dodges the punch combination from Finlay.
Holmes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finlay has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jack Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holmes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holmes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Finlay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holmes on his heels. He'll look to pass Holmes's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Holmes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Finlay off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes lands with a cross.
Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Finlay closes the distance and clinches.
Finlay scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Finlay works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Holmes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Finlay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmes's efforts to push away.
Finlay lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Finlay has Holmes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Finlay pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Holmes tumbling to the mat - Finlay dives into Holmes's guard.
Finlay throws a big elbow that misses.
Finlay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finlay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Finlay prevents Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Finlay throwing strikes but missing.
Finlay landing some decent shots from guard.
Finlay content to stall in guard here.
Finlay prevents Holmes from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Holmes has momentary wrist control but Finlay slips an elbow through the middle.
Finlay works over Holmes with some ground and pound from guard.
Holmes wants to stand up but Finlay is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Finlay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holmes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Finlay content to stall in guard here.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finlay is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Finlay postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Finlay closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Holmes wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finlay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Finlay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finlay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Finlay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finlay should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Finlay is controlling him.#TD2#
Finlay works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Finlay stops Holmes from standing up.
Finlay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Finlay landing some decent shots from guard.
Finlay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Finlay with a nice head shot there.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Finlay from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finlay throwing strikes but missing.
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 Jack Holmes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Finlay has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Finlay has picked Holmes up - he's going for a ride! Finlay dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Holmes has one foot on Finlay's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Finlay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmes lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Finlay darts in and clinches Holmes up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Finlay manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Holmes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Holmes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finlay on the side of the head.
Holmes lands with a nice body punch.
Holmes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finlay in his tracks. #CL2#
Finlay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.
Holmes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holmes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finlay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Holmes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finlay has Holmes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holmes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holmes is looking to break free of the clinch but Finlay has double underhooks.
Holmes tries to circle away but Finlay has him pinned against the cage.
Finlay leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Finlay jumps guard.
Holmes wants to stand and escape but instead Finlay has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Holmes kicks Finlay off and gets to his feet.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Finlay avoids them all with ease.
Holmes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Finlay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes is pushing Finlay's head away, looking to escape. Finlay manages to hold on to the position though.#T2##SU2#
Finlay stands up and beckons Holmes to his feet.
Holmes throws a nice looking combination but Finlay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Finlay has eaten all the pies!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finlay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holmes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finlay scrambles back to his feet.
Holmes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Finlay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holmes was covering up waiting for the punch and Finlay finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Holmes wriggles free and stands up.
Finlay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finlay.
Jack Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trace Finlay.#CL2#
Finlay gets a clinch.
Finlay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Finlay landing knees to the body.
#TD2#
Finlay pulls guard. #T3#
Finlay has a closed guard, preventing Holmes from standing up.
Finlay striking off his back but it's not causing Holmes any problems.
Finlay working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Holmes stands up and waves to Finlay to follow him.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Finlay moves out of range easily.
Holmes avoids the head kick by Finlay.
#CL2#
Finlay darts in and clinches Holmes up against the cage.
Trace Finlay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Finlay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Holmes uses from the top position.
Holmes is fighting to break Finlay's control of his arms but Finlay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Holmes wanted to stand there but Finlay had control of the position.
Holmes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Finlay controlling the position.#ES2#
Finlay is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Holmes presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Finlay successfully pulls guard.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Finlay won't let him. #SU#
Holmes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Holmes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holmes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finlay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Finlay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holmes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finlay controls the pace.
Finlay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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 Jack Holmes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Finlay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holmes on his heels. He'll look to pass Holmes's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Holmes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Holmes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Finlay works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU2#
Finlay decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Holmes, up you get!
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
Finlay fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
Finlay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Holmes works Finlay's body with a nice hook.
Holmes scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1##CL2#
Finlay darts in and clinches Holmes up against the cage.#TD2#
Finlay gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Holmes is refusing to be controlled, as Finlay sits in half guard.
Finlay tries to stand and escape but Holmes is controlling the position.
Finlay stops Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Finlay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Finlay is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Holmes manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Finlay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Holmes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holmes works Finlay's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Finlay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Finlay breaks the clinch.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finlay moves away.
Finlay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Finlay moves out of range. #TD2#
Finlay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holmes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holmes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Finlay asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Finlay slows the pace down. #SU2#
Finlay decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Finlay throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Finlay dives in and grabs Holmes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes down on Finlay's head and hops out.
Finlay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finlay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finlay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy left from Holmes finds it's target.#CL2#
Finlay has closed the distance and engaged Holmes in a clinch.
Holmes tries to circle away but Finlay has him pinned against the cage.
Finlay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holmes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jack Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trace Finlay.
Finlay tries to work over Holmes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Finlay manages to break the clinch.
Holmes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Finlay takes a step back to recover.
Holmes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4##CL2#
Finlay pushes Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes wants to get back to striking at distance but Finlay won't allow it.
#BC2#
Finlay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finlay fails with the takedown.
Jack Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Finlay walks into a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holmes. That's going to slow Finlay down.
Finlay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holmes tests Finlay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holmes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Trace Finlay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Finlay looks to land a combination but Holmes avoids it well.
Holmes throws a counter high kick but Finlay was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Finlay pushes Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holmes, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Holmes!
The defeated Trace Finlay had this to say: 'I'm young for this sport, I'm gonna go back to the gym and get in good shape before I get back in the cage!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Holmes throws a nice head kick!
Holmes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holmes.
Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Michael Diaz has been cut.#CL2#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz's coach down at Quarantine Bubble Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diaz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Holmes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz has Holmes pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Diaz.
Holmes staying out of range there.
Holmes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz throws a jab when Holmes was well out of range.
Holmes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Holmes. Those never looked like landing.
Holmes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holmes. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz catches Holmes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Holmes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holmes swinging wildly here.
Holmes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holmes.
Holmes throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Diaz has Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Diaz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Holmes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holmess head.
Diaz pushes Holmes against the cage. Diaz is working some dirty boxing. Diaz pushes off with a quick right hook! Holmes goes down! Holmes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Diaz moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Diaz!
Michael Diaz 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 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holmes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Holmes!
#TD#
Killer feints and as Holmes raises his hands in defense, Killer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Killer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes tries to buck Killer off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Killer has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Holmes taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Qfc Killer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Holmes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carrdwell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carrdwell wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Carrdwell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carrdwell is controlling him. #ES2#
Holmes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Carrdwell lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carrdwell has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Carrdwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Carrdwell.
Holmes connects with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Holmes. That snapped Carrdwell's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Carrdwell gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Carrdwell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Holmes looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Carrdwell is working for a submission of some sort.
Holmes tries to kick Carrdwell off but Carrdwell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrdwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carrdwell slips a nice elbow through Holmes's hands, connecting with Holmes's forehead.
Holmes looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Carrdwell is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Holmes is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Carrdwell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes lands a lovely overhand right.
Holmes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kreten at a distance.
Holmes lands a head kick!
Holmes lands with a good body shot.
A nice combination there by Holmes.
Kreten walks into a left hand.
Nice shot lands for Holmes.
Holmes fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Kreten takes the fight into the clinch.
Holmes tries to break the clinch but Kreten is controlling the position.
Kreten can't get the takedown.
Kreten tries to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling the position. #BC#
Kreten breaks from the clinch.
Kreten darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kreten is breathing heavily.
Holmes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holmes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Holmes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Holmes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab by Holmes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holmes.
Holmes with a hook.
Kreten has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Holmes.
Holmes lands a right hook to the body.
Holmes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kreten takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC2#Kreten is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Holmes has cracked Kreten with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Holmes lands another huge swinging hook and Kreten tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Kreten, before Holmes can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Holmes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Armands Kukuvass has been cut.
Holmes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Kukuvass drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kukuvass throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmes wants to stand up but Kukuvass is controlling him.
Kukuvass 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.
Kukuvass controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Holmes pushes Kukuvass off and gets back to his feet.
Holmes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kukuvass really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holmes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kukuvass.
Holmes misses with a combination
#TD#
and Kukuvass counters with a takedown into side control.
Kukuvass controls the position.#T1#
Kukuvass in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kukuvass controlling the position from side mount.
Kukuvass working the ground and pound.
Holmes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kukuvass has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kukuvass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kukuvass lands a nice forearm strike.
Holmes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kukuvass asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kukuvass moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Holmes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kukuvass has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2##SU#
Kukuvass decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Kukuvass 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holmes lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Holmes misses
and Kukuvass counters with a two punch combo.
Holmes throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Kukuvass counters with a single leg into guard. Holmes didn't expect that.
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!
Kukuvass wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
Holmes being controlled here, momentarily.
Kukuvass stops Holmes from standing up.
Kukuvass controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Kukuvass is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kukuvass takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Kukuvass feints and as Holmes raises his hands in defense, Kukuvass changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kukuvass manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Kukuvass is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Kukuvass with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Kukuvass maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Holmes could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kukuvass has cracked it and Holmes is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kukuvass!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Armands Kukuvass! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Holmes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Holmes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big left from Holmes misses.
Holmes with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson dives in and grabs Holmes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jack Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Jackson.#CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holmes wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling him.
Holmes is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.
Holmes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Holmes is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks. #TD2#
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
Jackson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holmes wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holmes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Holmes wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Holmes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holmes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Holmes postures up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holmes tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holmes misses with an uppercut.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jack Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Holmes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jackson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Holmes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holmes can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Jackson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holmes wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him. #T3#
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#ES#
Holmes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.#CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holmes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holmes is trying to break free.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.
Holmes avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Holmes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmes's efforts to push away.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holmes tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson has Holmes pressed against the cage, preventing Holmes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holmes can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Holmes dominated that round.
That's time! Holmes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson prevents Holmes from breaking the clinch.
Holmes is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is trying to drag Holmes to the mat but Holmes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holmes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Holmes avoids it easily.
Holmes is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Holmes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Holmes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Holmes and move into the clinch position.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Jackson.#T1#
Holmes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Holmes backing up. Holmes nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Holmes throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Holmes misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Jackson pulls Holmes into guard.
#SU#
Holmes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Jackson rushes Holmes and presses him up against the cage.
Holmes wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson prevents Holmes from breaking the clinch.
Holmes has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holmes wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Holmes is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Holmes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Holmes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.#CL2#
Holmes gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holmes.
Holmes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holmes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Holmes can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Holmes uses from the top position.
Jackson pulls Holmes in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Holmes postures up. #SU#
Jackson is working an open guard so Holmes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Holmes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Holmes duly obliges.
Jack Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmes cracks Jackson with a good jab.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Holmes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Holmes. #CL2#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Holmes in a clinch.
Holmes is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holmes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson has Holmes pressed against the cage.
Holmes tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.
Holmes keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Jackson decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Holmes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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 Jack Holmes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Holmes won't allow it.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holmes after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson has Holmes pressed against the cage, preventing Holmes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Tyrone Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes is trying to break free.
Holmes wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeps control of Holmes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Jackson jumps guard and drags Holmes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him. #ES#
Holmes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
Holmes lands a head kick!
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Holmes gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jack Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holmes avoids it really well and circles away.
Holmes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes lands with a slapping head kick.
Holmes scores with a shot to the body.
Holmes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Holmes. Jackson shrugs it off though. #T2#
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Holmes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holmes stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Holmes slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Holmes.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Holmes.#CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch.
Holmes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Jackson keeps control of Holmes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holmes wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Holmes's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Jackson jumps guard.
Jackson is controlling Holmes's posture.#SU#
Holmes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holmes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Holmes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holmes sprawls well. Holmes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Holmes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holmes throws a nice head kick!
Holmes scores with a nice strike.
Jackson slips a straight right by Holmes.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Tyrone Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson tries to work over Holmes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holmes, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Holmes! |
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