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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Handcuffs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Handcuffs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holmes swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Holmes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Handcuffs regains half guard.
Handcuffs gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Handcuffs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Handcuffs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holmes. #SUB#
Handcuffs looking for a guillotine here but Holmes defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Handcuffs 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 postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Handcuffs has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Holmes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Handcuffs has tightened it up now! Holmes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dagestani Handcuffs!
The defeated Jon Holmes had this to say: 'Rematch'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Vii connects with a body shot that sends Holmes's belly button to the back.
Holmes walks into a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Holmes or perhaps it was just good defense by Vii, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Vii gets a clinch.
Vii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holmess head.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but Vii has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes tries to score a body lock takedown but Vii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Holmes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vii scores with a shoulder strike.
Vii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vii gets underhooks to prevent Holmes's takedown attempt.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.
Vii presses Holmes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Vii cracks Holmes with a nice body shot.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Vii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Vii lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Vii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but Vii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vii.
Vii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vii scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Vii - that landed with a thud.
Vii lands a nice shot to the body.
Vii lands with a left 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!
Vii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holmes backwards. #T2#
A short uppercut from Vii.
Vii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
A short uppercut from Vii.
Vii gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vii pushes Holmes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Vii as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vii.
Vii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Vii.
Vii taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Vii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vii lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Vii.
A body shot lands from Vii.
A short right from Vii. #T3#
A short left from Vii.
Vii scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holmess head.
Vii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Vii is working Holmes over against the cage.
Vii scores with a shot to the side of Holmes's head.
Holmes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vii has him pressed against the cage.
Vii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes.
Holmes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Vii.
Vii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holmess head. #T4#
Vii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Vii digs a right hand into Holmes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holmes's gas tank.
Vii digs a right hand into Holmes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holmes's gas tank.
Vii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vii is leaning against Holmes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vii lands a nice shot to the body.
Vii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vii lands a right hand.
Vii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vii lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vii lands an uppercut.
Vii lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Vii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Holmes is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tourny Vii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Holmes switches off momentarily and Vii cracks him with a monster right hand! Holmes topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Vii dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Vii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tourny Vii!
After winning the bout, Tourny Vii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jon Holmes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rematch'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Holmes walks into a left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holmes.
Martin scores with a nice head shot.
Holmes dives in for a single leg takedown but Martin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Holmes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marvin Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Holmes.
Nice sprawl there from Martin as Holmes shoots in.
Martin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin lands a body shot.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holmes somewhat.
Jon Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Martin jabs at Holmes's body.
Holmes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martin lands a body shot.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Martin has knocked Holmes down with a huge combo! Martin steps away and waves a wobbly Holmes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Jon Holmes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin thuds a left hand into Holmes's body.#CL#
Martin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martin lands with a short shot to the head.
Holmes takes a shot to the head. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martin pushes Holmes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marvin Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Martin.
Martin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holmes defends it nicely.
Holmes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Martin lands a big right hook! Holmes looks hurt but is still standing! Martin lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Holmes falls down and Martin dives in with a huge hammer fist! Holmes's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Martin runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marvin Martin!
In defeat, Jon Holmes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rematch'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez throws a series of strikes that have Holmes backpedaling.
Gutierrez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Holmes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gutierrez quickly recovers to half guard.
Holmes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gutierrez wants to control but Holmes is keeping busy.
Gutierrez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gutierrez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gutierrez tries to get out of the position.
Holmes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Holmes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gutierrez manages to get to full guard.
Holmes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gutierrez 's head.#T1#
Gutierrez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Holmes preventing the sweep.
Holmes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holmes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gutierrez wants to stand and escape but Holmes is having none of it.
Holmes throwing strikes from guard but Gutierrez blocks nicely. #SUB#
Gutierrez looking for a guillotine here but Holmes defends easily.
Holmes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gutierrez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gutierrez working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holmes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gutierrez is trying to control the position but Holmes postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holmes throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holmes is fighting to break Gutierrez 's control of his arms but Gutierrez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gutierrez shoots in and drives through. Holmes sprawls well.
Gutierrez shoots in and drives through. Holmes sprawls well.
Holmes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gutierrez defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gutierrez . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Holmes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Gutierrez throws Holmes to one side and escapes!#TD#
Gutierrez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Holmes is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Holmes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Holmes is looking to reverse the position.
Holmes seems a little lost for a moment, as Gutierrez dominates the positioning.
Holmes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gutierrez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Gutierrez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holmes looking for a sweep but Gutierrez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gutierrez prevents Holmes from getting the reversal.
Holmes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gutierrez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gutierrez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gutierrez raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Gutierrez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Holmes hang on?
Gutierrez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gutierrez landing shots from mount.
Gutierrez with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Gutierrez content just to control the position here.
Gutierrez looking to finish Holmes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Holmes!
Holmes regains half guard.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holmes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gutierrez .
Holmes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gutierrez . #SUB2#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Gutierrez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gutierrez gets a takedown into half guard.
David Gutierrez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Gutierrez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez thows a huge punch but Holmes dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Gutierrez 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 breathing heavily.#T1#
Gutierrez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gutierrez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gutierrez 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. #SUB2#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gutierrez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gutierrez 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. #SUB2#
Holmes with the active half guard here but Gutierrez passes nicely into side control.
Gutierrez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holmes some visible discomfort.
#T2#
Holmes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Holmes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes tries to improve position but can't.
Gutierrez trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Gutierrez scoring with punches and elbows.
Gutierrez controlling the position from side mount.
Holmes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gutierrez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gutierrez wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy. #T3##SU#
Gutierrez decides to stand back up. Gutierrez steps back and let's Holmes get back to his feet.#TD#
Gutierrez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Gutierrez stands and steps away. Holmes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Gutierrez darts in and clinches Holmes up against the cage.#TD#
Gutierrez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Holmes is looking for a sweep.
Gutierrez working the head with strikes. #SU#
Gutierrez stands up and beckons Holmes to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Holmes. No joy for Gutierrez on that attempt.
Holmes leaves Gutierrez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Holmes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gutierrez .
Holmes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gutierrez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holmes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gutierrez pinned against the cage. Gutierrez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gutierrez shoots in but no luck this time.
As Gutierrez backs off Holmes throws a huge counter combo but Gutierrez manages to avoid it all.
Gutierrez shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl out of it but Gutierrez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutierrez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Gutierrez 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Holmes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Holmes won't allow Gutierrez to sweep him here.
Holmes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gutierrez is trying to keep Holmes in close.
#SUB#
Gutierrez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gutierrez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Holmes throwing strikes from guard but Gutierrez blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes throwing strikes but missing.
Holmes throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Holmes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gutierrez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gutierrez controlling from the top position.
Gutierrez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gutierrez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for a guillotine here but Gutierrez defends easily.
#SUB#
Gutierrez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gutierrez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Holmes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gutierrez is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Gutierrez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gutierrez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gutierrez is working Holmes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Gutierrez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gutierrez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Holmes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gutierrez is aware though and is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gutierrez throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gutierrez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Holmes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gutierrez uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
Holmes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gutierrez 's best efforts.
Gutierrez lands strikes from half guard.
Gutierrez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gutierrez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for subs from the bottom but Gutierrez mounts him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gutierrez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Holmes taking shots to the head.
Holmes is looking to get to half guard.
Gutierrez working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Holmes is trying desperately to improve position.
Gutierrez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB#
Gutierrez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Holmes is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gutierrez looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gutierrez lands a couple of good shots and Holmes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that's the end of the fight!
David Gutierrez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gutierrez , 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Gutierrez !
David Gutierrez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jon Holmes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rematch'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Capone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holmes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Capone lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Capone lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Capone pulls his head out easily.
Capone 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holmes looks winded!
Capone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Capone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Capone 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.
Capone drops an elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Capone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Capone connects with a nice short shot to Holmes's temple.
Holmes has hold of Capone's hands but Capone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Capone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Capone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Capone working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Capone connects with a nice short shot to Holmes's temple.
Capone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Capone lands with a punch from half guard.
Capone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Capone working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Capone lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capone working Holmes over with strikes. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Capone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Capone lands strikes from half guard.
Capone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Capone lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Capone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Capone working the head and body with strikes.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Capone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Capone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Capone connects with a nice short shot to Holmes's temple.
Capone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Capone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Capone pulls his head out easily.
Capone drops an elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Capone working Holmes over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Capone connects with a nice short shot to Holmes's temple. #T4#
Holmes taking some punishment here, with Capone in his half guard. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes has hold of Capone's hands but Capone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Holmes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Capone lands strikes from half guard.
Capone lands with a punch from half guard.
Holmes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Capone lands with a punch from half guard.
Capone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Capone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Capone drives through with a takedown into Holmes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Capone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Capone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Capone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Capone is in close to Holmes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Holmes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Capone defends it easily.
Capone works over Holmes with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capone advances position into side control!
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Capone scores with a couple of short elbows.
Holmes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Capone working the ground and pound from side control.
Capone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?#T1#
Capone lands some shots froms side control.
Holmes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Capone is putting a hurting on Holmes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Capone working the body and head with strikes.
Holmes tries to bench press Capone off him but Capone keeps the position.
Capone scoring with punches and elbows.
Holmes tries to bench press Capone off him but Capone keeps the position.
Capone scoring with punches from side control.
Capone scoring with punches and elbows.
Holmes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Capone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Capone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Holmes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Holmes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Capone connects with a decent elbow.
Capone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Holmes to see if he's OK.#T2#
Holmes is looking for a sweep.
Capone is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capone scoring with punches and elbows.
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Capone keeps moving and retains side control.
Holmes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Capone grinds an elbow into Holmes's temple.
Holmes tries to improve position but can't.
Capone lands a nice forearm strike.
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Capone keeps moving and retains side control.
Holmes taking a bit of punishment here - Capone scoring with strikes.
Capone in side control lands a decent elbow.
Capone connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holmes some visible discomfort.
Capone cracks Holmes with a big elbow. #T3#
Holmes is trying to improve his position.
Capone scoring with punches from side control.
Capone cracks Holmes with a big right hand but Holmes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Holmes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holmes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Capone connects with a decent elbow.
Capone lands a nice forearm strike.
Capone looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Holmes is avoiding damage well.
Holmes tries to buck Capone off but Capone is having none of it.
Check out the look on Capone's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Holmes tries to bench press Capone off him but Capone keeps the position.
Capone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Holmes is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Capone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Holmes is looking for a sweep.
Holmes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Capone looks up at the clock and then as Holmes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Capone smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Capone keeps moving and retains side control.
Capone lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capone lands a few punches from side control.
Capone lands an elbow.
Holmes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Capone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Capone is working Holmes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holmes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Capone off and has taken his back!
Holmes lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Capone dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holmes darts in looking for a takedown but Capone gets double underhooks and turns Holmes into the cage.
Capone closes the distance and clinches up with Holmes, looking for a takedown. Capone pushes Holmes against the cage but Holmes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Capone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holmes as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Capone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holmes has hold of Capone's hands but Capone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capone working Holmes over with strikes.
Capone working over Holmes with some ground and pound. Holmes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Capone 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holmes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Capone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Holmes has hold of Capone's hands but Capone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Capone winds up and cracks Holmes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Capone pulls his head out easily.
Capone lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Holmes taking some punishment here, with Capone in his half guard.
Capone working Holmes over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Capone.
Holmes is looking to improve his position.
Al Capone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Capone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holmes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Capone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Capone working Holmes over with strikes.
Holmes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Capone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Capone. #SUB2#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Capone pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Capone there. #SUB2#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Capone pulls his head out easily.
Capone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Capone lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Capone pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Capone there.
Holmes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Capone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Capone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Jon Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Capone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Capone scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Capone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Capone 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Capone!
Jon Holmes spoke after the fight, saying 'Rematch'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes shoots in looking for a takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl out of it but Holmes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sampson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Sampson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sampson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sampson has eaten all the pies!
Sampson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sampson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Holmes.
Sampson grinds an elbow into Holmes's temple. #T1#
Sampson works to advance to full mount. Holmes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sampson working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB2#
Sampson working for a submission but Holmes is keeping him at bay.
Holmes is looking to get to half guard.
Sampson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sampson looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holmes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sampson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holmes is looking to improve his position but Sampson isn't that keen on the idea.
Sampson is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Sampson controlling the pace for now.
Holmes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmes is trying to reverse the position but instead Sampson has taken his back - oops!
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Holmes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sampson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Holmes doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Sampson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Sampson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Holmes taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sampson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carmelo Sampson!
In defeat, Jon Holmes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rematch'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes looks for a takedown but Rchards sprawls well.
Rchards looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Holmes shoots in looking for a takedown but Rchards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holmes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rchards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Rchards.
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt - Rchards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rchards slaps away a takedown attempt from Holmes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rchards tries to counter with a clinch but Holmes shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Holmes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Holmes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Ground and pound from Holmes.
Rchards taking some punishment here, with Holmes in his half guard.
Holmes drops an elbow to the side of Rchards's head.
Rchards on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rchards on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holmes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rchards with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Holmes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holmes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Holmes throwing shots but Rchards is blocking nicely.
Holmes lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rchards can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rchards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holmes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rchards looks like he's trying to stand up.
Holmes working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Nice strikes from Holmes there.
Rchards pushes Holmes off looking to stand but Holmes dives back in and keeps control.
Holmes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holmes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Holmes working the head and body with strikes.
Holmes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holmes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Holmes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rchards defending well though.
Rchards wants to get back to his feet.
Rchards is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Holmes lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Holmes 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 trying to mount his opponent but Rchards defends it.
Holmes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rchards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rchards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rchards 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.
Holmes 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holmes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holmes connects with a nice short shot to Rchards's temple.
Rchards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holmes.
Holmes thows a huge punch but Rchards dodges it nicely.
Holmes 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. #T4#
Rchards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holmes.
Holmes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holmes lands with a punch from half guard.
Rchards is looking to escape.
Holmes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rchards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holmes.
Rchards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rchards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holmes.
Holmes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holmes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holmes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rchards defending well though.
Holmes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Holmes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Holmes dives in and grabs Rchards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rchards pushes down on Holmes's head and hops out.
Rchards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rchards lands a two punch combo.
Holmes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rchards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holmes somewhat.
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rchards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rchards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Rchards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1##CL2#
Rchards closes the distance and clinches.
Rchards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holmes prevents it.
Holmes jumps guard but Rchards stands there with Holmes around his waist. Holmes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
Holmes is pressed up against the cage. Rchards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holmes down to the mat. Holmes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holmes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rchards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holmes somewhat.
Holmes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jon Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt
and Rchards counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Holmes tries to keep at a distance but Rchards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rchards is trying to pull guard but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rchards can do to turn this around?
Rchards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.
Rchards scores with a hook to the body.
Holmes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rchards pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rchards punishes Holmes's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Rchards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holmes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rchards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holmes takes one to the chin there.
Rchards lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Rchards has Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Rchards works on Holmes's body with a couple of short punches.
Holmes tries to pull guard but Rchards forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rchards works on Holmes's body with a couple of short punches.
Rchards is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Rchards prevents Holmes from breaking the clinch.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rchards to keep the fight standing.
Holmes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rchards after a bit of a struggle.
Rchards 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.
Rchards tries to pull guard but Holmes won't allow it.
Holmes is looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rchards gets underhooks to prevent Holmes's takedown attempt.
Rchards digs a right hand into Holmes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holmes's gas tank.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rchards avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Rchards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rchards scores with a hook.
Holmes goes for a double leg but Rchards avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rchards continues to drive forward.
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Holmes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holmes 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rchards is trying to stand up here but Holmes is controlling him well. #T1#
Holmes winds up and cracks Rchards with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Holmes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holmes slips a nice elbow through Rchards's hands, connecting with Rchards's forehead.
Rchards is trying to stand.
Rchards has hold of Holmes's hands but Holmes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Holmes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holmes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holmes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rchards defending well though.
Rchards pushes Holmes off looking to stand but Holmes dives back in and keeps control.
Holmes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holmes 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.
Rchards is trying to stand up here but Holmes is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holmes connects with a nice short shot to Rchards's temple.
Rchards is trying to stand.
Jon Holmes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Holmes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holmes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holmes is nestled in close to Rchards, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rchards wants to get back to his feet.
Holmes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holmes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holmes drops an elbow to the side of Rchards's head.
Rchards on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holmes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rchards wants to get back to his feet.
Holmes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Holmes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rchards's head.
Holmes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rchards is trying to stand back up but Holmes is controlling him
Holmes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rchards with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Holmes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holmes prevents Rchards from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Holmes.
Holmes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rchards's head.
Rchards is trying to stand up here but Holmes is controlling him well.
Rchards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holmes.
Holmes winds up and cracks Rchards with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Holmes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Holmes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holmes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holmes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holmes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holmes throwing shots but Rchards is blocking nicely.
Holmes thows a huge punch but Rchards dodges it nicely.
Holmes lands strikes from half guard.
Rchards is looking to escape.
Holmes thows a huge punch but Rchards dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holmes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rchards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holmes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holmes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Holmes!
An intense looking Jon Holmes took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I busted him'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes shoots for a takedown but Sadler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sadler works the jab nicely.
Holmes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sadler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sadler is fending him off so far but Holmes persists. Nope, Sadler circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack Sadler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Holmes.
Sadler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sadler sizes up Holmes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sadler misses with a straight right.
Sadler scores with a sloppy right hand. Holmes should have avoided that one.
Sadler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holmes has time to react.#TD2#
Holmes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sadler did well to prevent Holmes getting side control.
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.
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!
Sadler is trying to stand up here but Holmes is controlling him well.
Holmes working Sadler over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes throws a strike but Sadler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Holmes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holmes throwing strikes from guard but Sadler blocks nicely. #T1#
Holmes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holmes chips away with some ground and pound.
Holmes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sadler looking to control.
Sadler is really struggling to control Holmes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sadler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holmes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holmes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sadler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holmes lands a couple of digs.
Holmes lands a couple of digs.
Sadler wants to stand and escape but Holmes is having none of it.
Holmes throwing strikes from guard but Sadler blocks nicely.
Holmes throwing strikes from guard but Sadler blocks nicely.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes stands up over Sadler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Sadler wants to get back to his feet but Holmes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holmes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holmes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Holmes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sadler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holmes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadler has managed to get both his arms back between Holmes's legs - danger averted.
Sadler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holmes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sadler.
Sadler is looking to stand up but Holmes won't let him.
Sadler wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Sadler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3##SUB2#
Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadler defends well.
Sadler trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Sadler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Sadler from controlling successfully.
Sadler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holmes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Holmes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sadler defends it easily.
Sadler with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Holmes working for a triangle but Sadler defends it easily.
Sadler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sadler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sadler is stalling in the full guard.
Sadler throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Holmes has his foot on Sadler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sadler works his way back into a safe position though.
Sadler postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it. #SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a triangle but Sadler pushes his legs off easily.
Sadler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a triangle but Sadler pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sadler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sadler works Holmes's body with a nice hook.
Holmes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sadler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sadler throws a jab when Holmes was well out of range.
Holmes shoots for a takedown but Sadler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holmes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sadler lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by Sadler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holmes takes one to the chin there.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Sadler throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sadler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Holmes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#Holmes is rocked!
Sadler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holmess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Sadler finish him?
Sadler circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Holmes to the canvas! Holmes doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sadler keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sadler!
Jack Sadler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jon Holmes was interviewed post fight and said 'Rematch'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.#TD#
Holmes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Holmes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holmes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holmes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Holmes landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holmes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holmes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Holmes lands a couple of elbows.
Holmes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holmes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holmes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Holmes controlling him for the moment.
Holmes works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holmes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Holmes is proving a slippery customer.
Holmes stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Holmes won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Holmes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holmes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Holmes lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holmes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Holmes slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmes throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Johnson trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3##SUB#
Holmes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Holmes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Holmes there.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Holmes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holmes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Holmes winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Holmes finish him?
Holmes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Holmes prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Holmes is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Johnson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Holmes fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Johnson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Holmes! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Holmes!
Jon Holmes took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I busted him'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazzo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holmes. #CL#
Kazzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Kazzo is controlling him.
Holmes has Kazzo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kazzo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holmes stops a takedown attempt from Kazzo.
Kazzo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holmes fails to pull guard.
Stazzo Kazzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Holmes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holmes's defenses. #BC#
Kazzo manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kazzo gets a clinch. #BC#
Kazzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holmes.
Kazzo is looking for a sweep.
Holmes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kazzo tries to buck Holmes off but Holmes is having none of it.
Holmes landing strikes.
Holmes lands a few punches from side control.
Kazzo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kazzo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Holmes.
Holmes grinds an elbow into Kazzo's temple.
Holmes working the ground and pound but Kazzo is defending the strikes.
Holmes landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Kazzo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazzo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Kazzo is working hard here to advance position.
Holmes working the ground and pound.
Kazzo is trying to control Holmes's posture but Holmes avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes scoring with punches from side control.
Kazzo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kazzo is trying to get back to half guard.
Kazzo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kazzo tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Holmes scoring with punches and elbows.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes working the ground and pound.
Holmes lands an elbow.
Holmes lands some shots froms side control.
Holmes landing a few strikes.
Kazzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holmes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kazzo wants to control but Holmes postures up.
Kazzo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Holmes grinds an elbow into Kazzo's temple.
Kazzo wants to get back to his feet.
Holmes working the ground and pound. #T4#
Kazzo tries to improve position but can't.
Kazzo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kazzo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Holmes.
Kazzo parries the strikes from Holmes easily there. Holmes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kazzo to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Holmes crashes against the mat.
Kazzo is looking to regain half guard here but Holmes keeps moving and retains side control.
Holmes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kazzo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holmes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kazzo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holmes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Holmes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
No luck for Kazzo with that takedown attempt.
Kazzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kazzo looks for a takedown but Holmes sprawls well.#CL#
Kazzo has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazzo taking a breather.
Holmes tries to pull guard but Kazzo won't allow it.
Holmes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kazzo walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Kazzo leaves Holmes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stazzo Kazzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Holmes.
Holmes shoots in looking for a takedown. Kazzo tries to sprawl out of it but Holmes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kazzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Kazzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holmes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazzo somewhat.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holmes enables Kazzo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holmes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holmes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kazzo controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Kazzo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Holmes has an active guard here but Kazzo has managed to pass into half guard.
Kazzo wants to take a breather but Holmes is having none of it. #SUB2#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Kazzo is looking to take a break and control but Holmes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazzo is really struggling to control Holmes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kazzo trying to mount his opponent but Holmes defends it.
Kazzo 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.
Kazzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kazzo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Kazzo wants to take a breather but Holmes is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Kazzo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Holmes.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kazzo working the ground and pound but Holmes is defending the strikes.
Holmes is not content to let Kazzo control the position.
Holmes stops Kazzo from passing to mount.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kazzo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holmes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stazzo Kazzo 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#
Holmes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kazzo counters with a series of strikes. Holmes will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Kazzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kazzo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kazzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holmes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes can't break the clinch.
Holmes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kazzo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1##BC#
Kazzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holmes wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stazzo Kazzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holmes circles away.
Holmes shoots and misses
and Kazzo counters with a head kick.
Holmes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kazzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holmes somewhat.
Kazzo lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Holmes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kazzo tries to counter by clinching up but Holmes breaks away and moves out of range.
Kazzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Kazzo has Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Kazzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kazzo has Holmes pushed against the cage.#BC#
Kazzo breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Holmes, which made it look bad.
Kazzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl out of it but Kazzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Holmes tries to keep at a distance but Kazzo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kazzo manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Kazzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holmes defends it nicely.
Kazzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Holmes. Holmes gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazzo dives in and grabs Holmes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes down on Kazzo's head and hops out.
Holmes is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Kazzo moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes tries for a takedown but Kazzo manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Kazzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazzo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stazzo Kazzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kazzo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stazzo Kazzo!
In defeat, Jon Holmes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rematch'. |
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