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Event:
DMMA 388: Barbosa v Easterly
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
Easterly prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Easterly .
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barbosa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Easterly 's brow.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Barbosa lands a nice elbow.
Barbosa stalls.
Easterly effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Easterly blocks an elbow strike.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Easterly backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Easterly fails to land.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Easterly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Easterly can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Easterly .
Easterly tries to stall but Barbosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Easterly misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa stalls. #T1#
Easterly tries to stall but Barbosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Easterly throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa. #BC#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the body.
Barbosa motions for Easterly to come forward. Barbosa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Barbosa catches Easterly right on the button with a cross.
Easterly takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Easterly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Junior Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Easterly 's shoulder, as Easterly tries to avoid the shot.
Easterly misses the shot to the body.
Easterly blocks a leg kick.
Easterly misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Easterly misses with a wild body shot.
Easterly swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Easterly 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.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa throws a low kick but Easterly avoids it.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Easterly misses.#T2#
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
Easterly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Easterly lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa throws out a leg kick but Easterly moves out of range and Barbosa only half commits.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Easterly throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa thows a leg kick but Easterly checks it
enabling Easterly to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Easterly ducks down to avoid it.
Easterly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Easterly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Easterly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Easterly throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Easterly .
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Easterly makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Easterly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Easterly digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Easterly throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Easterly gets tackled into the cage by Barbosa. Barbosa maintains the clinch.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Barbosa wants to stall.
#T3##BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa takes one on the button.
Easterly digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Barbosa looks to clinch
letting Easterly counter with a right hand.
Easterly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbosa scores with a jab. Easterly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Easterly misses.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Easterly lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Easterly misses.
Easterly throws a right and a left that Barbosa avoids nicely.
Barbosa scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Easterly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Easterly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Easterly punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Easterly .
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Easterly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa is looking to chop away at Easterly 's legs.
Nice cross by Barbosa.#T4#
Easterly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Easterly jabs at Barbosa's body.
Easterly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Easterly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Easterly ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Easterly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Easterly 's head but Easterly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Barbosa gets a clinch.
Easterly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
A short right from Easterly .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Easterly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Easterly blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa trying to control the position but instead, Easterly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barbosa into the cage.
Easterly misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Junior Barbosa 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#
Easterly moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Easterly missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Easterly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Easterly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Easterly misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Easterly throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Easterly manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Easterly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Easterly scores with a hook.#CL#
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
Easterly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Easterly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Easterly moved out of range.
Easterly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Easterly .
Easterly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Easterly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Easterly throws a combination. Barbosa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Easterly slips under a jab.
Easterly scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Easterly misses with a straight right.
Barbosa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Easterly moved out of range.
Easterly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Easterly moves out of range of the strikes.
Easterly let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Easterly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Easterly lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Easterly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Easterly misses with a body shot.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Easterly throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Easterly takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Easterly avoids it well.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
A jab from Easterly finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
Easterly misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbosa. #CL#
Easterly gets tackled into the cage by Barbosa. Barbosa maintains the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Easterly .
Easterly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Easterly misses with the head strike.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Easterly misses with some punches.
Easterly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Easterly breaks the clinch.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Easterly works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Easterly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbosa moves forwards but Easterly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Easterly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Easterly scores with a body shot.
Easterly scores with a shot to the body.
Easterly looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Easterly lands a head kick. Barbosa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice leg kick lands there from Easterly .
Easterly misses with an uppercut.
Easterly lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa misses with a straight left. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Easterly .
Easterly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Easterly avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Easterly lands with a good body shot.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Easterly ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Barbosa works over Easterly 's head and body with a nice combination.
Easterly lands a head shot.
Barbosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Easterly with a jab.
Easterly lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Easterly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Easterly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Easterly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Easterly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Jab, jab by Easterly - just one landing.
Easterly connects with a solid leg kick.
Easterly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbosa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Easterly pushes him off.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Easterly throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barbosa.
Easterly scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Easterly catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Easterly avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Easterly 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.
Easterly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Easterly lands with a shot to the body.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Easterly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Easterly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Easterly swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
#CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barbosa has Easterly pressed against the cage.
Easterly can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Easterly tries to stall but Barbosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Easterly avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Easterly s head.
A short uppercut from Easterly .
Easterly blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Easterly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Easterly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Easterly stalling in the clinch but Barbosa improves position.
Easterly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Easterly fails to land. #T1#
Barbosa tries to stall but Easterly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Easterly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Easterly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Easterly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Easterly wants to stall.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa controlling the action here for a moment.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Easterly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Junior Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Easterly avoids a wild elbow strike from Barbosa.
A right hand to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Easterly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa tries to stall but Easterly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Easterly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
A short right from Easterly on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Easterly .
Easterly lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Easterly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Easterly scores with a nice head shot.
Easterly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holden Easterly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Easterly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Easterly lands a jab to the nose.
Easterly digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Barbosa moves forwards but Easterly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Easterly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Easterly .
A low kick from Barbosa is predictable there
and Easterly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Easterly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Easterly walks into a stiff left hand from Barbosa.
Easterly misses with a body shot.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Easterly .
Easterly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbosa defending well as Easterly loads up on a big left hand.
Easterly looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Easterly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa throws a hook but Easterly blocks it.
Easterly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Easterly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Easterly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Easterly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Easterly coming out on top.
Easterly just misses with a punch to the body.
Easterly scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Easterly .#T4#
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!
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Easterly to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Easterly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Easterly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Easterly has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Easterly avoids the elbow strike from Barbosa, against the cage.
Easterly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Easterly lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Easterly wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Easterly misses with a body punch.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Easterly backwards.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
Easterly struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Easterly misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Easterly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Easterly 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Easterly !
Holden Easterly took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Chai misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai lands a high kick!
Chai takes a swing at Easterly 's ribcage but misses.
Chai misses with a leg kick.
Easterly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Easterly throws a combination. Chai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Easterly defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Easterly misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Easterly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chai's head.
Easterly looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Easterly moves away and avoids it.
Easterly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai lands a body shot.
Chai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Easterly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Easterly blocks a low kick nicely.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Easterly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Easterly swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Easterly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Easterly is out of range.
Easterly jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Easterly thuds his shin into the meat of Chai's side.
A nice leg kick from Easterly , right into the meat of the thigh.
Easterly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai throws a hook but Easterly avoids it easily.
Easterly lands a nice looking body shot.
Easterly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Easterly .
Easterly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chai on the side of the head.
Chai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Easterly moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Easterly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Easterly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Easterly working aggressively here.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Easterly throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Easterly tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Easterly lands a body shot.
Chai blocking some punches.
Easterly misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Easterly .
Easterly tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Easterly throws a head punch that misses.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Easterly controls his hands.
Easterly pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Easterly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Easterly misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Easterly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Easterly .
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Chai lands a shot to the body.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Easterly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Easterly struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Easterly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Easterly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with some punches.
Easterly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Easterly has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Easterly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Easterly backwards.
Easterly misses with a punch on the inside.
Easterly misses with some punches.
#T4#
Easterly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai blocking some punches.
Easterly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Easterly taking a breather.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Easterly trying to land knees to the body.
Chai pushes Easterly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai misses with some punches.
Easterly tries to land a knee to the head but Chai blocks with his arms.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Easterly backwards.
Chai lands a right hand.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Easterly misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Easterly can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Easterly backwards.
Easterly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Holden Easterly will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holden Easterly is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Easterly looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Easterly .
Easterly lands a jab to Chai's midsection.
Chai scores with a nice body kick.
Easterly throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Easterly with a body shot.
Chai avoids the body shot from Easterly .
#CL#
Easterly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Easterly - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Easterly fails to land.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Easterly gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai digs a right hand into Easterly 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Easterly 's gas tank.
Easterly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Nice body punch from Chai. #T1#
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai blocks a body shot from Easterly .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Easterly .
Chai misses with the head strike.
Easterly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Easterly throws an elbow but misses.
Easterly can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Easterly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai blocking some punches.
Easterly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Easterly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Easterly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Easterly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Easterly lands an uppercut.
Easterly prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Easterly throws a head punch that misses.
Easterly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Chai blocking some punches.
Easterly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Easterly controls his hands.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Easterly swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Easterly throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Easterly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Easterly fails to land. #T3#
Chai blocks a body shot from Easterly .
Easterly tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Easterly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Easterly throws a head punch that misses.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Easterly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holden Easterly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chai prevents a body shot from Easterly .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Easterly .
Easterly pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Easterly misses with a punch to the body.
Easterly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Easterly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Chai working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai. #T4#
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Easterly misses with a punch to the body.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Easterly lands a body shot.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Easterly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Easterly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Easterly tries a knee to the head but Chai blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai prevents a body shot from Easterly .
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Easterly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chai avoids the body shot from Easterly .
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Easterly looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
Easterly moves away from the strike by Chai.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
Chai looks for the body kick but Easterly saw that one coming.
Chai misses with a low kick as Easterly jumps back.
Easterly takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai is looking to slow Easterly down with leg kicks.
Chai dodges the punch combination from Easterly .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Easterly is looking to wear down Chai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Easterly moved out of range.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
Easterly misses with a punch to the body.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Easterly .
#T1#
Easterly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Chai.
A head punch on the inside from Easterly fails to land.
Easterly pushes off an throws an elbow but Chai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Easterly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Easterly lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Easterly swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Easterly misses with the head strike.
Easterly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Easterly pushes Chai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Easterly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chai or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Easterly tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Easterly avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai prevents a body shot from Easterly .
Easterly working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Easterly fails to land.
Easterly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Easterly misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Easterly lands with a right to the head.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chai in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Easterly can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai prevents a body shot from Easterly .
Easterly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Easterly working aggressively here.
#T3#
Easterly working aggressively here.
Easterly lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Easterly fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Easterly .
Chai misses with some punches.
Easterly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai misses with some punches.
Easterly swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Easterly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Easterly scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Easterly misses with a body punch.
Easterly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Easterly as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Chai.
Easterly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Easterly throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. #T4#
Chai lands a left hand.
Easterly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Easterly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a body shot from Easterly .
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savaje Bebe Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Easterly misses with some punches.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai cracks Easterly with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Easterly .
Easterly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Easterly misses with a punch to the body.
Chai blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Easterly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Easterly 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Easterly !
An out of breath and clearly excited Holden Easterly thanked Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DMMA 375
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Knuckles misses with a lunging right hand
and Easterly counters with a straight right hand.
Holden Easterly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Easterly looks to land a combination. Knuckles sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A shot to the liver by Easterly . Beautiful body shot.
Easterly catches Knuckles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Easterly slips under a jab from Knuckles.
Easterly misses with a wild body shot.
Knuckles throws an overhand right that lands on Easterly 's shoulder, as Easterly tries to avoid the shot.
Knuckles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Easterly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Knuckles.
Easterly misses the shot to the body.
Knuckles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Easterly pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knuckles back to the cage. Easterly follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Easterly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Easterly .
Easterly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Easterly moves away from the strike by Knuckles.
Easterly scores with a jab to the body.
Easterly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Easterly connects with a single shot there.
Easterly lands with a good body shot.
Easterly slips a jab from Knuckles.#T1#
Knuckles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the body
and Easterly counters with a straight right hand.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knuckles is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Knuckles pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Easterly back to the cage. Knuckles follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Easterly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Easterly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Easterly swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Easterly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knuckles momentarily.
Easterly lands with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Easterly .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That kick from Easterly tenderised Knuckles's leg. Knuckles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Easterly scores with a jab. Knuckles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Knuckles.
Easterly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Easterly swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Easterly tries to land knees in the clinch but Knuckles avoids the damage to the body.
Easterly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Easterly .
Easterly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Easterly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Easterly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Easterly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Easterly is leaning against Knuckles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knuckles misses with a body punch.
Knuckles tries to work over Easterly 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Easterly misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Easterly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knuckless head.
Easterly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Easterly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
Knuckles looks winded!
Easterly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Easterly lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Easterly .
Easterly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Easterly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knuckles's brow.
Easterly gets through Knuckles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Easterly lands with a right to the head.
Easterly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Easterly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Easterly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Easterly digs a right hand underneath Knuckles's ribcage. Knuckles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Easterly .
Knuckles blocks a body shot from Easterly .
Easterly gets through Knuckles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Easterly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Easterly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Easterly on the inside.
Easterly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Easterly lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Knuckles is rocked!
Easterly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knuckles is still on wobbly legs! Can Easterly finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Easterly fails to land.
Knuckles seems to have recovered his senses.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Easterly avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Easterly .
Easterly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Easterly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
Easterly lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Easterly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knuckles.
Easterly pushes Knuckles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Easterly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Easterly misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Easterly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Easterly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knuckles has time to react.
Easterly scores with a punch to the head.
Easterly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knuckles.
Easterly lands an overhand right.
Easterly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knuckles throws a right hand that misses
and Easterly counters with a nice uppercut.
Easterly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holden Easterly is winning the standup battle so far.
Knuckles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Easterly lands a really nice looking cross but Knuckles seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Easterly lands a nice looking body shot.
Knuckles ducks right into an uppercut from Easterly .
Easterly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knuckles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Easterly drops Knuckles with a big left hand! Knuckles is injured, injured bad! Easterly jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden Easterly !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Holden Easterly waved his t-shirt featuring Bloodbath MMA Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
DMMA 363 Karjalainen v Kluz
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Easterly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Easterly 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.#CL2#
Easterly rushes Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Easterly backwards.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Easterly .
Easterly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Easterly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Easterly tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Easterly back against the cage.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Easterly backwards.
A body shot lands from Easterly .
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Easterly lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Easterly throws a head punch that misses.
Easterly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Easterly throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Barbosa jumps guard and drags Easterly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1##SU2#
Easterly stands up from Barbosa's guard - Easterly perhaps looking for a knockout.
Easterly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Easterly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barbosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Easterly .
A big left from Easterly misses.
Easterly moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
Easterly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Easterly moves out of range of the body kick from Barbosa.
Easterly lands an overhand right.
Barbosa misses with a low kick as Easterly jumps back.
It seemed like Easterly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Easterly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Easterly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Easterly wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Easterly .
Easterly lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Easterly checks the leg kick.
Easterly misses with a series of wild punches.
Junior Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A left lands for Easterly .
Easterly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbosa. Barbosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Easterly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Easterly throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Barbosa slips a jab from Easterly .
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Easterly . That did some damage!
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Easterly on the side of the head.
Easterly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Easterly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Easterly avoids a kick to the body.
Easterly blocks the body kick.
Easterly throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a push kick but Easterly slaps the foot to one side.
A cross from Easterly lands.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Easterly .
A lazy left from Barbosa finds it's target.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Easterly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Easterly clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Easterly .
Easterly throws a head punch that misses.
Easterly 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barbosa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Easterly 's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Easterly dodges an elbow strike from Barbosa.
Easterly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Easterly misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Easterly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Easterly cracks Barbosa with an open hand slap.
Easterly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Easterly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Easterly if he has to take too many more of those.
Easterly slips under a jab from Barbosa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa throws a jab when Easterly was well out of range.
Easterly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Easterly scores with a head kick. Barbosa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Easterly .
Good shot there by Easterly .
Easterly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Easterly misses with a head kick.
Barbosa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Easterly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Easterly manages to avoid it.
Barbosa takes a swing at Easterly 's ribcage but misses.
Easterly wants to clinch.
Easterly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Easterly is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Easterly ! But no joy.
Easterly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Easterly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa throws a jab when Easterly was well out of range.
Easterly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Easterly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbosa.#CL2#
Easterly rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Holden Easterly will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Easterly ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Easterly moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Easterly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Easterly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Easterly moves out of range of the body kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Easterly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Easterly coming out on top.
Easterly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Easterly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Easterly .
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Easterly . That did some damage!
Barbosa takes one to the chin there.
A lazy body kick from Barbosa
and Easterly counters with a series of strikes. Barbosa will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Easterly .
Easterly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Barbosa throws a wild body kick that Easterly sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot by Easterly .
Easterly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Holden Easterly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Easterly checks the leg kick.
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Easterly avoids it.
Barbosa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Easterly throws out the jab.
A big right from Easterly misses.
Some wild striking there from Easterly .
Easterly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Easterly avoids them all with ease.
Easterly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Easterly .
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Easterly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Easterly avoids it.
Easterly slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Easterly avoids the punch easily.
Easterly moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Easterly misses with a looping left.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Easterly .
Barbosa tries to clinch but Easterly is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Easterly . Beautiful body shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Easterly .
Easterly thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Easterly 's shoulder, as Easterly tries to avoid the shot.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Easterly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Easterly .
Easterly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Easterly tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Easterly throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Easterly thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Easterly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Easterly lands a head kick. Barbosa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Easterly lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand. #T3#
Easterly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Easterly checks it.
A little jabbing left from Easterly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa looks to clinch
and Easterly counters with a straight right hand.
Easterly misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Easterly counters with a stiff right hand.
Easterly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barbosa.
Easterly loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Easterly staying out of range there.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Easterly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Easterly lands with a good body shot.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Easterly .
Easterly cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Easterly .
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Easterly .
Easterly works over Barbosa's head and body with a nice combination.
Easterly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Easterly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Barbosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Easterly lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
Easterly misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Easterly throws a nice head kick!
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Easterly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Easterly .
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Easterly ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Easterly misses.
A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Easterly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Easterly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Easterly lands a body shot.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Easterly slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Easterly feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Easterly slips a straight right by Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Easterly misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Easterly .#CL#
Barbosa moves into the clinch.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Easterly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Easterly misses with some punches.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Barbosa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Easterly stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Easterly finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbosa.
Easterly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Easterly checks it.
Easterly misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Easterly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Easterly checks the leg kick.
Easterly misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Easterly misses the target.
Easterly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Easterly avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Easterly throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Easterly lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Easterly misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa throws a body kick that misses.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Easterly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Easterly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Easterly moves out of range of the body kick.
Easterly lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Easterly lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Easterly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa jabs Easterly right on the nose. Easterly blinks but takes it well.
Easterly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Easterly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Easterly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barbosa moves out of range as Easterly strikes.
A combination from Easterly does no damage.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Easterly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Easterly .
Easterly throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Easterly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a hook but Easterly blocks it.
Barbosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Easterly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Junior Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Easterly cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good shot there by Easterly .
Easterly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Easterly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
#T3#
Easterly lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
Barbosa lands a lovely overhand right.
Easterly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Easterly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Easterly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Easterly !
Easterly 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Easterly duly obliges.
Easterly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
Easterly takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Easterly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Easterly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Easterly moves out of range of the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Easterly misses.
A punch lands to the side of Easterly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy body kick from Barbosa
enabling Easterly to counter with a crisp jab.
Easterly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Easterly .
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Easterly slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Easterly moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Easterly has Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Easterly 's defenses.
Easterly working aggressively here.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Easterly .
Easterly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Easterly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Easterly scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Easterly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Easterly ! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Easterly jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well.
Easterly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Easterly delivers a nice body kick.
Easterly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Easterly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Easterly 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Easterly !
Holden Easterly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DMMA 357 Tokugawa v Burgess
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Dae Hyun bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#KD#
Easterly drops Dae Hyun with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dae Hyun looks back up at him and smiles so Easterly waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Kang Dae Hyun has been cut.
Dae Hyun throws a hook but Easterly blocks it.
Easterly throwing a counter right hand but Dae Hyun manages to avoid it.
Easterly cracks Dae Hyun with an open hand slap.#ROC#Dae Hyun is rocked!
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!
Easterly Throws a clean left jab. Easterly Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Dae Hyun's chin! Dae Hyun crumbles to the ground and Easterly follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Easterly !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Holden Easterly !
Holden Easterly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DMMA 350 Svyatogor v Puno
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Stonk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Easterly .
Easterly 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.
Easterly moves out of range as Stonk strikes.
Holden Easterly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Easterly finds it's way round the side to connect with Stonk's head. #CUT2#It looks like Stinky Stonk has been cut.
Easterly throws an overhand right that drops Stonk like a sack of potatoes! Easterly dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden Easterly !
During a confident post fight interview, Holden Easterly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 36
Date: Aug 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Rufus Globe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 24 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Easterly stuffs the takedown attempt from Globe. Globe gets slowly back to his feet.
Globe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holden Easterly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Easterly has closed the distance and engaged Globe in a clinch.
Globe stops a takedown attempt from Easterly .
Easterly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Globe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Easterly is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Globe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rufus Globe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Easterly .
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Globe manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Globe 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 Globe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Globe (2) vs (0) Easterly #T1#
Globe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Easterly 's guard. #SUB#
Globe is working for a kimura but Easterly is defending it quite comfortably.
Globe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Globe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Globe performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Globe prevents Easterly from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Globe not doing much here.
#SUB#
Globe is looking for a kimura here.
Globe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Easterly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Globe is trying to work for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
Globe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Globe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Easterly ! Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (5) vs (0) Easterly
Globe fails to move to back control.
Easterly is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Easterly is squirming around, avoiding Globe's attempts to control the action.
Easterly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Globe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Globe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Easterly to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Easterly shrugs it off. #T4#
Globe tries to control but Easterly wriggling away.
Easterly is trying to escape the mount but Globe keeps good control and instead manages to take Easterly 's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Globe (8) vs (0) Easterly #SUB#
Easterly is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Globe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T5##SUB#
Globe is working for a rear naked choke. Easterly is not defending it well and Globe has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Easterly refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Easterly 's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rufus Globe!
Our winner, Rufus Globe, 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:
CFC CG 31
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Luke Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 23 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from Easterly . Easterly gets slowly back to his feet.
Easterly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Easterly somewhat.
Penn attempts a counter takedown but Easterly avoids it well and moves away.
Luke Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Easterly .
Easterly dives in and grabs Penn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes down on Easterly 's head and hops out.
Easterly tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily#TD#
and Penn counters with a shoot takedown. Easterly fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (0) Easterly
Penn is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Easterly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Penn has Easterly in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (2) Easterly
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom. #T1#
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Easterly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (4) vs (2) Easterly
Penn is stalling in the full guard.
Easterly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Penn advances to half guard.
Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Easterly defends it well. #T3#
Penn trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Penn is looking for a kimura but Easterly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage. #SUB#
Penn 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.
Easterly is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Penn maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Easterly could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Penn has cracked it and Easterly is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Penn!
Our winner, Luke Penn, 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:
CFC CG 21
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 22 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Blue fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Easterly to the ground. Blue is now in Easterly 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Easterly
Blue slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (0) Easterly
Blue working away.#SUB#
Blue is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Easterly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blue wants to control but Easterly is keeping him busy.
Easterly is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blue in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Easterly is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satan Blue!
Our winner, Satan Blue, 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:
CFC CG 18
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pete Dunham! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 21 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Easterly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dunham is looking to counter the offense by Easterly and move into the clinch.#CL#
Dunham takes the fight into the clinch.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dunham fails to pull guard.
Easterly wants a takedown but no success here.
Dunham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Dunham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Easterly tries for a takedown but Dunham manages to get underhooks.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunham drops back down to his feet.
Easterly is working for takedown but Dunham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunham drops back down to his feet.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly won't allow it.
Easterly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dunham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dunham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Easterly walks away with a smile on his face. Dunham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dunham has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Easterly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dunham's waist but Dunham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Easterly off to one side. #CL#
Dunham clinches with his opponent.
Easterly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly won't allow it.
#T1#
Dunham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dunham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Easterly to keep the fight standing.
Dunham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunham drops back down to his feet.
Dunham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Easterly smiles and moves away.
Pete Dunham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Dunham moves into range and clinches up with Easterly .
Easterly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dunham prevents it.
Dunham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Easterly walks away with a smile on his face. Dunham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Easterly 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.#CL#
Dunham has Easterly up against the cage in a clinch.
Easterly is looking for a takedown.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly won't allow it.
Easterly tries for a takedown but Dunham manages to get underhooks.
Dunham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Dunham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.
Dunham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dunham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dunham fails to pull guard.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dunham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dunham fails to pull guard.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Easterly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dunham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly won't allow it.
Dunham gets underhooks to prevent Easterly 's takedown attempt.
Easterly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dunham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Easterly to keep the fight standing.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly won't allow it.
Dunham is pressed up against the cage. Easterly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dunham down to the mat. Dunham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Dunham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dunham fails to pull guard.
Dunham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Dunham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Easterly smiles and moves away.
Easterly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunham is fending him off so far but Easterly persists. Nope, Dunham circles away and we're back to standing.
Easterly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunham defends it nicely.
Dunham seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Easterly with a poor takedown #CL#
and Dunham counters by moving into the clinch.
Dunham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Easterly is looking for a takedown.
Easterly looks winded!
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunham drops back down to his feet.
Easterly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dunham prevents it.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunham drops back down to his feet.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Easterly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dunham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Easterly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dunham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Easterly darts in looking for a takedown but Dunham gets double underhooks and turns Easterly into the cage.
Dunham wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Easterly has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Easterly tries to keep at a distance but Dunham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Easterly wants a takedown.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunham drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Easterly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dunham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Dunham moves into range and clinches up with Easterly .
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dunham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T5#
Easterly is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Easterly to keep the fight standing.
Easterly wants to take the fight to the mat but Dunham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Easterly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dunham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dunham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Easterly wants a takedown but no success here.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Easterly is looking to take this one to the mat.
Easterly tries to score a body lock takedown but Dunham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dunham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Easterly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dunham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Easterly smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Dunham moves into the clinch successfully.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Easterly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dunham is defending well.#T6#
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.
Dunham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Easterly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dunham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Easterly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dunham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Easterly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dunham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Easterly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dunham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Dunham closes the distance and clinches.
Dunham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Easterly walks away with a smile on his face. Dunham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Easterly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dunham sprawls well. Dunham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Easterly gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Dunham clinches.
Dunham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T7#
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dunham stops a takedown attempt from Easterly .
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dunham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Easterly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dunham prevents the takedown attempt.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Easterly to keep the fight standing.
Easterly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dunham pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Dunham darts in and clinches Easterly up against the cage.
Easterly is working for takedown but Dunham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Easterly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dunham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Easterly or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunham, which made it look bad.
Easterly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T8##CL#
Dunham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Easterly to keep the fight standing.
Dunham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunham prevents the takedown attempt.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.
Dunham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Easterly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dunham prevents it.
Easterly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dunham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.
Dunham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.#T9#
Dunham fails to pull guard.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Easterly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dunham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Easterly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dunham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Easterly walks away with a smile on his face. Dunham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Easterly shoots in but no luck this time.
Holden Easterly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Easterly fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Dunham forces Easterly back against the cage and clinches.
Easterly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dunham prevents it.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T10#
Easterly tries to score a body lock takedown but Dunham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Easterly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dunham pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Dunham clinches up with Easterly and pushes him back against the cage.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly won't allow it.
Easterly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dunham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dunham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Easterly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dunham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Easterly smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Dunham closes the distance and pushes Easterly back into the cage.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly won't allow it.
Dunham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.
Dunham is pressed up against the cage. Easterly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dunham down to the mat. Dunham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Easterly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dunham sprawls well. Dunham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Easterly gets slowly back to his feet.#T11##CL#
Dunham moves into the clinch successfully.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly stands there with Dunham around his waist. Dunham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly won't allow it.
Dunham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Easterly smiles and moves away.
Easterly swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunham.#CL#
Dunham closes the distance and clinches.
Easterly tries to score a body lock takedown but Dunham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Easterly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dunham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T12#
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunham drops back down to his feet.
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunham drops back down to his feet.
Easterly wants a takedown but no success here.
Dunham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Easterly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dunham fails to pull guard.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Easterly is working for takedown but Dunham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Easterly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dunham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Easterly is trying to drag Dunham to the mat but Dunham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dunham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Easterly smiles and moves away.
#T13#
Dunham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Easterly swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Dunham rushes Easterly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Easterly is looking for a takedown.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dunham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Easterly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Easterly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dunham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Easterly dives in and grabs Dunham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dunham pushes down on Easterly 's head and hops out.#CL#
Dunham clinches up with Easterly and pushes him back against the cage.
Easterly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dunham pulls his leg out and moves away.
Easterly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Easterly shoots in looking for a takedown. Dunham tries to sprawl out of it but Easterly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dunham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Easterly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dunham tries to avoid it but Easterly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dunham to the ground. Dunham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dunham stuffs the takedown attempt from Easterly . Easterly gets slowly back to his feet. #T14##CL#
Dunham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dunham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Easterly smiles and moves away.
Easterly has a takedown stuffed.
Dunham wants to clinch up but Easterly keeps it at a distance.
Easterly shoots in but Dunham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dunham is looking to counter the offense by Easterly and move into the clinch.#CL#
Dunham clinches.
Dunham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dunham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Easterly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Easterly to keep the fight standing.
Easterly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dunham after a bit of a struggle.
Easterly has Dunham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dunham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Dunham is heads and Easterly is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Dunham takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
A very excited looking Pete Dunham 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:
CFC CG 16.5
Date: Jun 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 20 losses; Holden Easterly ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Shun Cao !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Easterly (0) vs (2) Cao #SUB2#
Cao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Easterly is defending against the submission attempts here by Cao .
#SUB2#
Cao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Easterly defends it well. #SUB2#
Cao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Easterly is just riding it out for now. Cao eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cao 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Cao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Cao 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.
#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cao seems to be working for a kimura but Easterly defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Easterly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cao . #T2##SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily.
Easterly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Easterly tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Easterly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Easterly gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cao stands and throws Easterly 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Easterly (0) vs (5) Cao
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Easterly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Easterly is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
Cao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Cao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Easterly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Easterly tries to improve position but can't.
Easterly is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Cao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Easterly is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Cao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Easterly has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Cao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Easterly is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Cao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Cao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Easterly is looking for a sweep.#T5##SUB2#
Cao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Cao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Easterly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Cao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Easterly , who protects the arm well.
Easterly tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Cao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Cao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Easterly tries to buck Cao off but Cao is having none of it.#T6##SUB2#
Cao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Easterly is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Cao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Easterly is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Easterly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Easterly tries to buck Cao off but Cao is having none of it.#T7##SUB2#
Cao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Easterly tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Cao is trying to get an arm triangle but Easterly is defending well. #SUB2#
Cao tries for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
Easterly tries to buck Cao off but Cao is having none of it.#SUB2#
Cao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Easterly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Easterly tries to bench press Cao off him but Cao keeps the position. #T8##SUB2#
Cao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Easterly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Cao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Easterly tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Cao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Easterly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Easterly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9##SUB2#
Cao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Easterly has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Cao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Cao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Cao tries for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
Easterly is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
Easterly is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Cao tries for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
Easterly regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cao is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #T11##SUB2#
Cao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Easterly is defending against the submission attempts here by Cao .
#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cao 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.
#SUB#
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #T12##SUB2#
Cao is working for a kimura but Easterly is defending it quite comfortably.
Easterly is looking for a sweep. Cao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
#SUB2#
Easterly is defending against the submission attempts here by Cao .
#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.
Easterly wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Easterly is just riding it out for now. Cao eventually gives up the hold. #T13##SUB2#
Cao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Easterly is just riding it out for now. Cao eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cao is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
#SUB2#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
#T14##SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cao seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cao 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.
#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Shun Cao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC CG 15.5
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Josh Aldarisio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 19 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Easterly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aldarisio is fending him off so far but Easterly persists. Nope, Aldarisio circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Aldarisio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Easterly was covering up waiting for the punch and Aldarisio finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aldarisio (2) vs (0) Easterly #SUB2#
Easterly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aldarisio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aldarisio passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aldarisio (5) vs (0) Easterly #SUB#
Aldarisio tries for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
Easterly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Easterly is still trying to improve position.
Easterly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aldarisio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aldarisio is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Aldarisio wants to work for an arm triangle but Easterly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Easterly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Aldarisio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Aldarisio is working for a kimura but Easterly is defending it quite comfortably.
Easterly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aldarisio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Easterly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aldarisio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Easterly sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Aldarisio 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.
#SUB2#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Easterly is defending against the submission attempts here by Aldarisio.
#SUB#
Aldarisio is looking for a kimura but Easterly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aldarisio to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Aldarisio is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Aldarisio is looking for a kimura but Easterly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aldarisio to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Easterly gets full guard.#SUB#
Aldarisio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Easterly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Aldarisio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aldarisio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Aldarisio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Easterly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Easterly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Aldarisio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aldarisio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Easterly is looking for a triangle but Aldarisio pushes his legs off easily.
#T4##SUB#
Aldarisio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aldarisio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Aldarisio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Aldarisio drops back looking for a leg! Easterly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Easterly manages to kick Aldarisio off! Aldarisio jumps back into Easterly 's guard. #SUB#
Aldarisio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Easterly looking for a guillotine here but Aldarisio defends easily.
#SUB2#
Easterly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aldarisio stands and throws Easterly 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aldarisio (8) vs (0) Easterly #T5##SUB#
Aldarisio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Easterly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Easterly tries to improve position but can't.
Easterly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aldarisio's best efforts.#SUB#
Aldarisio is trying to work for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
Easterly is pressing down on Aldarisio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Aldarisio drops back looking for a leg! Easterly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Easterly manages to kick Aldarisio off! Aldarisio jumps back into Easterly 's guard. #SUB2#
Easterly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aldarisio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Aldarisio drops back looking for a leg! Easterly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Easterly manages to kick Aldarisio off! Aldarisio jumps back into Easterly 's guard. #SUB2#
Easterly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aldarisio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6##SUB#
Aldarisio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Aldarisio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aldarisio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Aldarisio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aldarisio advances to half guard.
Easterly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Aldarisio seems to be working for a kimura but Easterly defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldarisio pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Aldarisio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7##SUB#
Aldarisio 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! Easterly is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Aldarisio! |
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Event:
CFC CG 14.5
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Shun Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 18 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Easterly gets caught napping as Cao dives in and scores a takedown. Easterly manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (0) Easterly #SUB2#
Easterly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cao defends it easily.#SUB2#
Easterly working for a triangle but Cao defends it easily.
#SUB#
Cao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Easterly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Easterly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cao defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cao passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Cao 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.
#SUB#
Cao 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.
#SUB#
Cao seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Easterly can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Cao passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (5) vs (0) Easterly
Easterly tries to buck Cao off but Cao is having none of it.
Easterly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Cao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Cao tries for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
Easterly is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Cao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Easterly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Cao tries for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
Easterly is looking to regain half guard here but Cao keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB#
Cao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Cao tries for a kimura but Easterly is defending well. #SUB#
Cao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Cao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Cao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Cao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Easterly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##SUB#
Cao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Easterly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cao off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cao (5) vs (4) Easterly #SUB2#
Easterly patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Easterly is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cao has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Cao is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cao tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Easterly is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cao to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cao shrugs it off.
Cao regains half guard.#SUB2#
Easterly seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Easterly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cao defends it well. #T5##SUB#
Cao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Easterly pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Easterly pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Easterly is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Cao actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cao actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Easterly is trying to work for a kimura but Cao is defending well.
#SUB#
Cao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Cao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Easterly is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Easterly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Easterly is trying to work for a kimura but Cao is defending well.
Cao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Easterly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Easterly wants to pass the guard but Cao is keeping the position.#T7##SUB#
Cao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Cao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Easterly is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Easterly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Easterly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Easterly drops back looking for a leg! Cao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cao manages to kick Easterly off! Easterly jumps back into Cao 's guard. #SUB2#
Easterly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Easterly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Easterly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Easterly has managed to get both his arms back between Cao 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cao is looking for a triangle but Easterly pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Easterly drops back looking for a leg! Cao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cao manages to kick Easterly off! Easterly jumps back into Cao 's guard. #SUB#
Cao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Easterly is aware though and is defending well.#T8##SUB2#
Easterly drops back looking for a leg! Cao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cao manages to kick Easterly off! Easterly jumps back into Cao 's guard. #SUB#
Cao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Easterly is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Easterly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Easterly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Easterly drops back looking for a leg! Cao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cao manages to kick Easterly off! Easterly jumps back into Cao 's guard. #SUB#
Cao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Easterly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Easterly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Easterly is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Easterly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Easterly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9##SUB2#
Easterly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Easterly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cao working for a triangle but Easterly defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Easterly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Easterly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Easterly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Cao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Easterly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Easterly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Cao looking for a guillotine here but Easterly defends easily.
#T10##SUB2#
Easterly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Easterly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Easterly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Easterly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Easterly drops back looking for a leg! Cao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cao manages to kick Easterly off! Easterly jumps back into Cao 's guard. #SUB2#
Easterly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Easterly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T11##SUB2#
Easterly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Cao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Easterly is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Easterly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Easterly wants to pass the guard but Cao is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Easterly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Easterly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (7) vs (4) Easterly #SUB#
Cao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Easterly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Easterly manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Easterly 's guard. #SUB#
Cao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T12##SUB2#
Easterly is looking for a triangle but Cao pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cao pushing down on Easterly 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Easterly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cao . #SUB2#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Easterly wants to improve his position but Cao is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Easterly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Easterly has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cao is working for a kimura but Easterly is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Easterly is defending against the submission attempts here by Cao .
#SUB2#
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #T14##SUB#
Cao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Easterly sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Easterly sees it coming and defends easily.
Cao is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cao moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (10) vs (4) Easterly #SUB#
Cao tries for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Shun Cao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jahsem Onfoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 17 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Onfoy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Onfoy (4) vs (0) Easterly
Onfoy trying to control the action but Easterly is working from the bottom.
Onfoy slows the pace down.
Easterly is looking for a sweep.
Easterly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Onfoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly is looking for a sweep. Onfoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Onfoy is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Onfoy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Easterly trying to hold on to Onfoy's head to control him but Onfoy postures up.
Onfoy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Easterly trying to hold on to Onfoy's head to control him but Onfoy postures up.
Onfoy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Easterly is trying to get back to full guard.
Easterly trying to control but Onfoy postures up.
Onfoy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Easterly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Onfoy stalling. #T3#
Onfoy tries to pass to full mount but Easterly defends it.
Onfoy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Easterly ! Score +3 for passing guard: Onfoy (7) vs (0) Easterly
Onfoy tries to control but Easterly wriggling away.
Onfoy fails to take his opponent's back.
Onfoy wants to control the action but instead Easterly gets a body lock and reverses into Onfoy's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Onfoy (7) vs (2) Easterly
Onfoy controls Easterly momentarily but Easterly frees himself. #T4#
Onfoy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Onfoy (9) vs (2) Easterly
Onfoy slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Easterly is staying active underneath Onfoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Onfoy is really struggling to control Easterly but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Onfoy controlling the action here.
Onfoy wants to take a breather but Easterly is having none of it. #T5#
Easterly controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onfoy is controlling the pace.
Onfoy moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Onfoy (12) vs (2) Easterly #SUB#
Onfoy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T6#
Easterly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Easterly is trying to escape the position but Onfoy is controlling the position.
Easterly is not content to let Onfoy control the position. #SUB#
Onfoy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Onfoy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Easterly is not content to let Onfoy control the position.
Easterly tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Easterly struggling a bit here.
Onfoy taking a breather here. #SUB#
Onfoy swings around for an armbar but Easterly sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Onfoy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Onfoy (12) vs (4) Easterly
Onfoy trying to control the position.
#T8#
Easterly wants to control from the top but Onfoy keeps moving.
Easterly won't allow Onfoy to sweep him here.
Onfoy keeping moving, preventing Easterly from controlling successfully.
Onfoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Onfoy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Onfoy (14) vs (4) Easterly
Onfoy passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Onfoy (17) vs (4) Easterly #T9#
Onfoy trying to control the action but Easterly is working from the bottom.
Onfoy controlling from side mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Easterly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Onfoy trying to control the position but Easterly is working away.
Onfoy slows the pace down. #T10#
Onfoy trying to control the position but Easterly is working away.
Easterly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Onfoy trying to control the action but Easterly is working from the bottom.
Easterly tries to buck Onfoy off but Onfoy is having none of it.#T11#
Easterly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Easterly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Onfoy's best efforts.
Onfoy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Easterly is staying active underneath Onfoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Easterly trying to control from the bottom.
Onfoy controlling the action here.
Onfoy wants to free his trapped foot but Easterly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Onfoy is trying to control the action in half guard but Easterly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Easterly wants to improve his position but Onfoy is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Easterly is trying to get back to full guard.
Onfoy not doing much here.
Easterly is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Onfoy trying to control the action but Easterly is working from the bottom.
Easterly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Onfoy is working away from the top position though.
Onfoy tries to pass to full mount but Easterly defends it.
Onfoy prevents Easterly from improving his position.
Onfoy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Easterly wants to improve his position but Onfoy is controlling well.
#T14#
Onfoy wants to control but Easterly is keeping him busy.
Onfoy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Onfoy trying to mount his opponent but Easterly defends it. #SUB#
Onfoy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Easterly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Onfoy.
Onfoy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Onfoy (20) vs (4) Easterly
And that's the end of the fight!
Onfoy takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A relieved looking Jahsem Onfoy 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:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 17 losses; Holden Easterly ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Junaid Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Easterly keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Manuel as Easterly shoots in.
Manuel feints the counter takedown.
Easterly shoots for a takedown but Manuel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Easterly with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holden Easterly . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Easterly shoots for a takedown but Manuel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holden Easterly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Easterly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manuel tries to avoid it but Easterly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manuel to the ground. Manuel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manuel fails to land the takedown.
Easterly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Easterly shoots in for a takedown but Manuel shows good takedown defense.
Easterly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manuel avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly tries for a takedown but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Easterly with that takedown attempt.
Manuel tries to clinch up but Easterly circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Easterly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manuel as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manuel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Easterly fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Manuel has managed to clinch.
Manuel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Easterly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Easterly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manuel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Easterly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manuel.
No luck for Easterly with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Manuel as Easterly shoots in.
Easterly fails with a takedown attempt.
Easterly is breathing heavily.
Easterly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manuel avoids it really well and circles away.
And Manuel tries to counter it with a takedown but Easterly pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Easterly . No joy for Manuel on that attempt.
Easterly shoots in for a double leg but Manuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Easterly shoots for a takedown but Manuel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manuel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Easterly stuffs the takedown attempt from Manuel. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet.
Easterly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manuel defends it nicely.
Easterly keeps the fight on the outside.
Easterly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manuel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Easterly somewhat.
Easterly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manuel tries to avoid it but Easterly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manuel to the ground. Manuel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manuel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manuel wants it to stay on the feet.
Easterly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Easterly feinted with a counter takedown.
Manuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Easterly has a takedown stuffed.
Easterly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Easterly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manuel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Easterly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manuel circles away.
Easterly shoots in but Manuel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manuel shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Easterly is defended easily by Manuel.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Easterly sprawls well. Easterly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Easterly dives in and grabs Manuel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manuel pushes down on Easterly 's head and hops out.
Easterly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Easterly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Easterly shoots for a double leg takedown but Manuel sprawls well. He's pushed Easterly 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Easterly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manuel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Easterly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manuel avoids it really well and circles away.
Manuel tries for a takedown but Easterly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Easterly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Easterly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manuel is fending him off so far but Easterly persists. Nope, Manuel circles away and we're back to standing.
Manuel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manuel is looking to clinch.
Easterly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manuel circles away.
Easterly fails to land the takedown.#T5#
Manuel goes for a double leg but Easterly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Easterly continues to drive forward.
Easterly shoots in for a takedown but Manuel shows good takedown defense.
Manuel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Easterly pinned against the cage. Easterly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Easterly shoots in looking for a takedown but Manuel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Easterly 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Easterly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Easterly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manuel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Easterly is fending him off so far but Manuel persists. Nope, Easterly circles away and we're back to standing.
Easterly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manuel dives in for a single leg takedown but Easterly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Easterly shoots in for a takedown but Manuel shows good takedown defense. #T6#
Manuel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Easterly .
Manuel slaps away a takedown attempt from Easterly , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Easterly goes for a double leg but Manuel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manuel continues to drive forward.
Manuel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Easterly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Easterly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Manuel is defending well.
Easterly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manuel prevents it.
Manuel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Easterly smiles and moves away.
Manuel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manuel wants it to stay on the feet.
Manuel tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Manuel moves into the clinch.
Easterly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manuel prevents the takedown attempt.
#T7#
Easterly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manuel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Easterly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manuel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manuel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Easterly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Easterly is looking for a takedown.
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Easterly wants a takedown.
Manuel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Easterly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manuel pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T8#
Manuel is trying to pull guard but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.
Manuel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Easterly is looking for a takedown.
Easterly tries for a takedown but Manuel manages to get underhooks.
Easterly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manuel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manuel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Manuel has Easterly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Easterly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manuel prevents the takedown attempt.
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Easterly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manuel pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T9#
Manuel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Easterly shoots in for a double leg but Manuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Manuel gets a clinch.
Easterly is looking for a takedown.
Easterly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manuel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Easterly tries for a takedown but Manuel manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Manuel pulls guard successfully.
Easterly passes Manuel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Easterly trying to control the pace.
Manuel is trying to control but Easterly manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Easterly (3) vs (0) Manuel#T10#
Easterly looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Easterly with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Easterly is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Manuel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Easterly (6) vs (0) Manuel#T11##SUB#
Manuel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Easterly gets his way!
Manuel trying to control the hands but Easterly won't let him.
Easterly controlling the position well here. Manuel rolled but Easterly kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Easterly working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Manuel is doing well to defend. Easterly seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Manuel is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holden Easterly ! |
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Event:
CFC CG 6
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Anderson Nogueira ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 16 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nogueira darts in looking for a takedown but Easterly gets double underhooks and turns Nogueira into the ropes.
Easterly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Easterly is pressed up against the ropes. Nogueira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Easterly down to the mat. Easterly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nogueira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Easterly looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (0) vs (2) Easterly #SUB2#
Easterly drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick Easterly off! Easterly jumps back into Nogueira 's guard. #SUB2#
Easterly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Easterly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Easterly drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick Easterly off! Easterly jumps back into Nogueira 's guard. #SUB2#
Easterly drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick Easterly off! Easterly jumps back into Nogueira 's guard. #SUB#
Easterly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira .#SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Easterly pushing down on Nogueira 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Easterly is looking for a kimura but Nogueira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Easterly to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Easterly is looking for a kimura but Nogueira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Easterly to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Easterly seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Easterly is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Easterly pulls his head out easily.
Nogueira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Easterly 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Easterly 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nogueira (4) vs (2) Easterly #SUB#
Easterly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Nogueira looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Nogueira doesn't have the hooks in and Easterly manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (4) vs (4) Easterly #SUB#
Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Easterly defends easily.
#SUB2#
Easterly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Easterly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Easterly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Easterly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Nogueira working for a triangle but Easterly defends it easily.
#SUB#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nogueira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Easterly passes Nogueira 's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Easterly is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Easterly 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.
Nogueira is pressing down on Easterly 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Easterly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Easterly drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick Easterly off! Easterly jumps back into Nogueira 's guard. #SUB#
Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Easterly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Nogueira is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Easterly has his hands clasped together but Nogueira extends and breaks Easterly 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nogueira .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Nogueira ! |
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Event:
CFC CG 5
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Anderson Nogueira ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 15 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Easterly shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Easterly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (0) vs (2) Easterly #SUB#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Easterly pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Easterly is working for a submission of some sort.
Easterly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nogueira has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Easterly . Oh but Nogueira has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Easterly goes limp - he's gone! Nogueira jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anderson Nogueira ! |
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Event:
CFC CG 4
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 14 losses; Holden Easterly ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Anderson Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Easterly feints and as Nogueira raises his hands in defense, Easterly changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Easterly (2) vs (0) Nogueira #SUB2#
Nogueira working for a triangle but Easterly defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Easterly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Easterly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Easterly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Easterly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Easterly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Easterly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Easterly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Easterly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Easterly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Easterly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Easterly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Easterly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Easterly defends it easily.
Easterly looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Easterly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Easterly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Easterly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Easterly defends easily.
#SUB#
Easterly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Easterly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Nogueira has his foot on Easterly 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Easterly works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nogueira has his foot on Easterly 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Easterly works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Easterly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Nogueira has his foot on Easterly 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Easterly works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Easterly defends well.#SUB#
Easterly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Easterly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Easterly defends it easily.#SUB#
Easterly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Easterly tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Easterly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Nogueira working for a triangle but Easterly defends it easily.
Easterly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Easterly is posturing up here but Nogueira has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Easterly tries to roll out but it's too tight and Easterly has to tap! Slick submission there by Nogueira !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Nogueira ! |
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Event:
CFC CG 3
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 14 losses; Holden Easterly ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sam Bass!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Easterly has a takedown stuffed.
Easterly dives in and grabs Bass's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bass pushes down on Easterly 's head and hops out.
Easterly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Easterly enables Bass to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Easterly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Easterly (0) vs (2) Bass
Bass stopping the sweep attempt from Easterly .#SUB2#
Bass thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bass drops back looking for a leg! Easterly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Easterly manages to kick Bass off! Bass jumps back into Easterly 's guard. #SUB2#
Bass is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Easterly has his foot on Bass's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bass works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Easterly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bass is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bass tries to free his leg and advance position but Easterly is retaining full guard.
Bass is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Easterly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Easterly tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Bass drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bass jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Easterly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bass drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bass jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bass is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Easterly is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bass has his hands clasped together but Easterly extends and breaks Bass's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Easterly .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holden Easterly ! |
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Event:
CFC CG 2
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Gaspar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 13 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gaspar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaspar (2) vs (0) Easterly #SUB#
Gaspar drops back looking for a leg! Easterly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Easterly manages to kick Gaspar off! Gaspar jumps back into Easterly 's guard. #SUB#
Gaspar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gaspar drops back looking for a leg! Easterly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Easterly manages to kick Gaspar off! Gaspar jumps back into Easterly 's guard.
Gaspar pushing down on Easterly 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Gaspar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Easterly has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gaspar is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gaspar seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gaspar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Easterly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaspar. #SUB#
Gaspar seems to be working for a kimura but Easterly defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Easterly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Easterly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gaspar is working for a kimura but Easterly is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gaspar has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Easterly defend it? Gaspar steps over the head and cranks it - Easterly is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gaspar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Gaspar! |
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Event:
CFC 629
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Easterly .
Mac Womack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick from Womack lands but Easterly takes it in his stride.
Holden Easterly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Easterly tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Womack pushes Easterly up against the cage in a clinch.
Easterly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Easterly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Easterly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Womack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Easterly working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Womack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Womack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Womack throws a sloppy head kick and Easterly moves out of range easily.
Easterly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly tries a head kick but it misses.
Womack throws a head kick that misses.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Easterly 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.
Womack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Easterly jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Womack has closed the distance and engaged Easterly in a clinch.
Easterly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1##BC#
Womack manages to break the clinch.
Easterly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Womack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Easterly misses.
Easterly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Womack moves away.
A head kick misses from Easterly .
A head kick misses from Womack.
Easterly throws a head kick but Womack moves out of range.
Womack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Womack.
Womack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Easterly throws a right and a left that Womack avoids nicely.
Easterly fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Easterly looks to move away, Womack throws a big counter combo but Easterly just gets out of the way.
Easterly throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Womack swats away the attempt to clinch by Easterly .
Womack misses with a looping right.
Easterly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Easterly fails to land with a series of punches.
Womack throws a sloppy head kick and Easterly moves out of range easily.
Easterly throws a counter combo.
Womack is looking to clinch but Easterly is avoiding it.
Easterly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Womack.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Easterly looks to land a combination. Womack sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Easterly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Easterly misses with an uppercut
and Womack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Easterly throws a right hand that Womack ducks under and follows up with a left that Womack also avoids with ease.
Womack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Easterly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Easterly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Easterly throws a series of punches but Womack avoids them all with ease.
Easterly scores with a hook to the body. Womack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Womack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Womack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Womack takes a kick to the side of the head.
Easterly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Womack has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from Easterly .
Womack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Easterly backwards.
Womack keeps control of Easterly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Womack lands with a short shot to the head.
Easterly struggles to land a body shot inside as Womack controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Holden Easterly .
I think Easterly 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Holden Easterly !
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Holden Easterly !
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Holden Easterly !
Holden Easterly wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
H31
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Easterly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schultz's head backwards.#CL#
Schultz clinches up against the ropes.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Easterly blocks an uppercut.
Easterly lands a left hand.
Easterly misses with a punch to the body.
Easterly tries to circle away but Schultz has him pinned against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Easterly scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Easterly on the inside. #BC2#
Easterly 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Easterly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Easterly .
Schultz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Easterly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Easterly is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Schultz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Easterly .
Schultz misses the shot to the body.
Holden Easterly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schultz throws a shot from downtown. Easterly moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Easterly moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Easterly 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.
Easterly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Schultz misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Easterly closes the distance and pushes Schultz back into the ropes.
Schultz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Easterly 's elbow.
Easterly lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Nice body punch from Easterly - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schultz.
Easterly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Easterly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schultz misses with a left hand
letting Easterly counter with a right hand.
Schultz wants to clinch up but Easterly keeps it at a distance.
Easterly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schultz is looking to clinch but Easterly is avoiding it.
Schultz swats away the attempt to clinch by Easterly .
A punch combination from Easterly misses.
Schultz misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Easterly .
It looked like Schultz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schultz misses with the combination.
Easterly looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Easterly throws a sloppy head kick and Schultz moves out of range easily.
Schultz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Easterly takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses.
Easterly lands a nice shot that snaps Schultz's head back.
Easterly slips under a jab from Schultz.
Easterly throws a sloppy head kick and Schultz moves out of range easily.
Easterly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schultz slips under a jab.
Easterly lands with a kick to the temple. Schultz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Easterly works over Schultz's head and body with a nice combination.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schultz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schultz throws a big counter combination but Easterly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Schultz misses with a few strikes there.
Schultz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Easterly does no damage.
Schultz is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schultz walks into a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Easterly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schultz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Easterly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly 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#
Schultz throws an overhand right that lands on Easterly 's shoulder, as Easterly tries to avoid the shot.
Schultz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Schultz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Easterly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Easterly lands a head kick. Schultz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Schultz misses with a wild body shot.
Dutch Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Easterly throws a nice head kick!
A leg kick checked by Easterly .
As Schultz backs off Easterly throws a huge counter combo but Schultz manages to avoid it all.
Easterly wants to clinch up but Schultz keeps it at a distance.
Schultz blocks a head kick by Easterly .
Easterly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schultz tried to score with a low kick but Easterly checks it.
Easterly unleashes a big counter combination but Schultz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holden Easterly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Easterly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Easterly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Schultz moves into range and clinches up with Easterly .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Easterly breaks the clinch.
Schultz misses with the combination.
#T1#
Easterly lands with a slapping head kick.
Schultz throws a right and a left that Easterly avoids nicely.
Schultz throws a hook but Easterly avoids it easily.
Easterly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Easterly .
Easterly tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Easterly pushes Schultz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Easterly lands a body punch.
Holden Easterly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schultz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz throws a punch but it's blocked by Easterly .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Easterly uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Easterly .
Schultz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Easterly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Easterly managing to block the knees to the body from Schultz.
Schultz lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Easterly pushes Schultz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
Easterly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Easterly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Schultz closes the distance and pushes Easterly back into the ropes.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schultz misses with a knee strike.
Easterly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Easterly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Easterly . #BC2#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
Easterly closes the distance but Schultz moves to the side
and Schultz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Easterly cracks Schultz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Easterly throws a head kick that Schultz semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Easterly throws a head kick but Schultz moves out of range.
Easterly scores with a nice right hand.
Easterly tries to clinch but Schultz moves out of range.
Easterly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Easterly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Easterly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Easterly misses with a head kick.
Easterly lands with a kick to the temple. Schultz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Easterly pushes Schultz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Schultz misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schultz.
Easterly can't find room to land a body shot as Schultz controls the action.
A short left from Easterly .
Schultz with a knee to the head.
Easterly working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Schultz.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schultz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Schultz.
Schultz is working Easterly over against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Schultz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Easterly 's elbow.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Easterly - that landed with a thud.
Schultz lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Easterly works on Schultz's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Easterly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Easterly - that landed with a thud.
Easterly lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Easterly 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Easterly throws a head kick but Schultz moves out of range.
Dutch Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Easterly dodges the punch combination from Schultz.
Easterly scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Schultz throws a series of punches but Easterly moves out of range.
Easterly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Schultz is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Easterly jabs Schultz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Easterly .
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Easterly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Easterly misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Schultz dodges the punch combination from Easterly .
A head kick misses from Easterly .
Schultz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Easterly feints a jab promting Schultz to slip. Easterly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schultz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Easterly , as that shot connected.
Schultz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Easterly avoids a kick to the body.
Easterly lands a head kick. Schultz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Easterly throws out a powerful jab.
Schultz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schultz avoids the head kick by Easterly .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Easterly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schultz.
Easterly throws a sloppy head kick and Schultz moves out of range easily.
Schultz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Easterly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Easterly 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Easterly ! |
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Event:
H28
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Easterly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Easterly is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adesanya swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Easterly gets a clinch. #BC#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Easterly lands with a nice combination. Adesanya backs away looking to recover.
Easterly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adesanya counters with a straight right hand.
Adesanya tries to bum rush Easterly with a series of wild strikes but Easterly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adesanya defending well as Easterly loads up on a big left hand.
Easterly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Easterly is looking to clinch but Adesanya is avoiding it.
Easterly misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adesanya blocks a head kick by Easterly .
#CL#
Adesanya moves into range and clinches up with Easterly .#BC#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Easterly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adesanya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Easterly backs away, Adesanya returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Adesanya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Easterly .
Easterly 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.
Easterly tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Holden Easterly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Easterly misses with a head kick.
Easterly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Easterly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adesanya.
Easterly tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Adesanya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Easterly wants to clinch.
Easterly lands the left hand.
We've been told by Adesanya's head coaches at Hawaii Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Adesanya blocks a head kick by Easterly .
Easterly lands a nice shot to the body.
Easterly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya throws a low kick but Easterly moves out of range easily.
Easterly unleashes a big counter combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Easterly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adesanya fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya is looking to score with low kicks.
Easterly lands a head shot.
Adesanya blocks a jab.
Adesanya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Easterly misses with a right hand
and Adesanya counters with a one-two to the body.
Adesanya is looking to chop away at Easterly 's legs.
Easterly misses with a looping left.
Adesanya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Easterly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Easterly darts in and clinches Adesanya up against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Easterly throws a nice looking combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adesanya throws a quick counter kick to the body but Easterly avoids it.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Easterly throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Easterly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Easterly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adesanya.
An attempted straight right counter from Adesanya misses the target.#CL2#
Easterly closes the distance and pushes Adesanya back into the ropes.
Easterly tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing Easterly back against the ropes.
Adesanya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Easterly 's efforts to push away.
Easterly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Adesanya tries to keep at a distance but Easterly has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Easterly breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Easterly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Easterly closes the distance and clinches.
Easterly lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Easterly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Easterly lands with an uppercut that bounces Adesanya off the ropes and back into range.
Easterly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Easterly swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adesanya lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Easterly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Easterly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Easterly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Easterly misses.
Easterly tries to clinch up but Adesanya circles away and keeps his distance.
Easterly misses with a few strikes there.
Easterly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adesanya lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by Easterly .
As Easterly backs away, Adesanya returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Easterly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Easterly misses with a head kick.
Adesanya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Easterly tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Adesanya thinks about countering with a head kick.
Adesanya tries to clinch up.
Easterly tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Adesanya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Easterly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
Easterly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Easterly .
Adesanya misses the jab.
Easterly misses with a double jab
and Adesanya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Easterly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Easterly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Adesanya tries to bum rush Easterly with a series of wild strikes but Easterly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Easterly tries to counter by closing the distance.
Holden Easterly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Easterly .
Adesanya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Easterly .
Easterly swinging wildly here.
Easterly lands a head kick. Adesanya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Easterly throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Easterly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Easterly scores with a head kick. Adesanya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Easterly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adesanya just misses with a punch to the body.
Easterly throws a big counter head kick but Adesanya avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Easterly . Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Adesanya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Easterly wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
Easterly throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Easterly misses with a two punch combination.
Easterly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adesanya.
A head kick by Easterly misses
and Adesanya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adesanya blocks a head kick by Easterly .
It looked like Adesanya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Easterly .
Easterly throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Adesanya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Easterly throws a head kick that misses
and Adesanya counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Easterly is looking to clinch.
Adesanya keeps the fight on the outside.
Easterly tries to clinch there but Adesanya circles away.
Adesanya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Easterly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Easterly misses with a double jab.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Adesanya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adesanya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
Easterly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adesanya.
Easterly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Easterly wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Adesanya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Adesanya misses the target.
Easterly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Easterly throws a jab but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with a right hand
and Easterly counters with a stiff right hand.
Adesanya takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Easterly displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Easterly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Easterly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Easterly looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but Easterly just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Adesanya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Easterly doesn't seem phased though.
Easterly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adesanya. Adesanya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adesanya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Easterly is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Easterly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Easterly 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Easterly !
The defeated Israel Adesanya had this to say: 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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Event:
H24
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Easterly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Easterly .
Easterly moves out of range of the strikes.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot by Easterly .
Easterly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Easterly throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Easterly tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Easterly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
Day throws a right hand that Easterly ducks under and follows up with a left that Easterly also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Easterly misses with a head kick.
Day throws a leg kick
enabling Easterly to counter with a crisp jab.
Day throws a hook to the side of Easterly 's head but Easterly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day throws out a leg kick but Easterly moves out of range and Day only half commits. #CL2#
Easterly has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Easterly .
A short left from Easterly . #BC2#
Easterly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Day slips a jab and a cross from Easterly .
Day swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Day showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Easterly .
Day defending well as Easterly loads up on a big left hand.
Day throws a jab when Easterly was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Day misses with a looping right.
Easterly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Easterly tries to clinch up.
Day missing with a left hand there. Easterly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Easterly misses with a wild combination.
Easterly swinging wildly here.
Easterly throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Day takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Easterly throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day throws a body punch but Easterly moves out of range.
Easterly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Day cracks Easterly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Easterly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Day.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day motions for Easterly to come forward. Day throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Day misses the jab.
Easterly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Easterly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Easterly throws a big counter head kick but Day avoids it with no problem.
Day avoids the head kick by Easterly .
Easterly throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day looks to land a left hand but Easterly moved out of range nicely.
Day throws a left and a right that both miss
and Easterly counters with a series of strikes. Day will be more careful next time no doubt.
Easterly misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Easterly rushes Day and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Day dodges the punch combination from Easterly .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Easterly tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Day was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Easterly .
Easterly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Easterly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Holden Easterly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Day keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Easterly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day moves out of range as Easterly strikes.
Day went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Easterly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Easterly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Easterly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Easterly lands a high kick!
Easterly slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Easterly throws a counter combo.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Easterly .
Day takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day throws a chopping leg kick but Easterly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Easterly moves away from the strike by Day.
Day cracks Easterly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Easterly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Day blocks a jab.
Easterly avoids the body shot from Day.
#T1#
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Day on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Easterly .
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
Day throwing a counter right hand but Easterly manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Day tries to keep at a distance but Easterly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Easterly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Day misses with a head kick.
Day misses with a hook
and Easterly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Easterly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Easterly lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Easterly breaks from the clinch.
Easterly misses the jab.
Day loads up on a big right hand but Easterly slips the punch.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Day misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Easterly makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Easterly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
Easterly throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Easterly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Easterly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Day thows a left - swing and a miss!
Easterly moves out of range as Day strikes.
Easterly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Easterly digs a good body shot into Day's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Day.
Easterly is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
Day lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Easterly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Easterly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Easterly wants to clinch
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Easterly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Easterly is just out of range.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Easterly .
Day throws a nice looking combination but Easterly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Day throws a poor cross that misses
letting Easterly counter with a right hand.
Easterly looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Easterly moves into the clinch.#BC#
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Easterly scores with a head kick.
Easterly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
A lazy left from Day finds it's target.
Easterly connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Day is rocked!
Easterly staggers Day with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Day looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Easterly is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Holden Easterly ! |
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Event:
CFC 595
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Havok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Easterly .
A little jabbing left from Havok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Easterly misses the target.
Havok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Easterly catches Havok right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Easterly throws a hook but Havok avoids it easily.
Easterly ducks right into an uppercut from Havok.
Easterly defending well as Havok loads up on a big left hand.
Easterly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Havok.
Havok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Easterly staying out of range there.
Havok misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Easterly misses the target.
Havok throws a hook but Easterly blocks it.
Easterly throwing a counter right hand but Havok manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab lands there for Havok.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dez Havok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Havok 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dez Havok!
Dez Havok really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLS BALLS RECOVERY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CFC 593
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Spanner.
Spanner wants to clinch up but Easterly keeps it at a distance.
Easterly avoids the head kick by Spanner.
Easterly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Easterly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Spanner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Easterly , pushing him back against the cage.
Spanner has a couple of punches blocked by Easterly .
Easterly managing to block the knees to the body from Spanner.
Easterly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Easterly blocks an elbow strike from Spanner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Easterly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Easterly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Easterly controls his hands.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Easterly .
Easterly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spanner tries a knee to the head but Easterly blocks it.
Spanner misses with a knee strike.
Spanner lands with a light punch inside.
Spanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Easterly avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Spanner as the two fighters clinch.
Spanner pushes Easterly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spanner tries to throw a body punch but Easterly avoids it by throwing Spanner back against the cage.
Spanner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spanner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spanner misses with some punches.
#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Spanner fails to land.
Easterly blocks a body shot from Spanner.
Easterly controlling the action here for a moment.
Spanner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Easterly blocks an elbow strike from Spanner.
Easterly stalling the fight.
Easterly managing to block the knees to the body from Spanner.
Spanner misses with an elbow over the top.
Spanner misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Easterly slowing the pace effectively.
Easterly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bleeding Spanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spanner 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bleeding Spanner!
A less than humble Bleeding Spanner misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CFC 588
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Easterly scores with a nice head shot.
Havok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Easterly .
A little jabbing left from Havok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Easterly misses.
Havok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Havok dips to his left and cracks Easterly with an uppercut!#T1#
Easterly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Havok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Havok throws a shot from downtown. Easterly moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Easterly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Easterly throws a shot from downtown. Havok moves away and avoids it.
Havok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Easterly throws a hook but Havok blocks it.
Easterly slips a straight right by Havok.
Easterly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Easterly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
A big right from Easterly misses.
Havok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Havok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Havok misses with a hook
and Easterly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Easterly ducks under a wild hook from Havok.
Easterly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Havok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Easterly .
Havok throws out a counter right but Easterly avoids it with no problem.
Jab from Havok.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Havok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Easterly misses.
Holden Easterly is winning the standup battle so far.
Easterly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Havok.
Nice defenses there by Havok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havok throws a jab but it's blocked by Easterly .
An attempted straight right counter from Easterly misses the target.
Havok misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Easterly misses the target.#T1#
Havok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Easterly .
It seemed like Havok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Easterly misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Havok to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Easterly misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Havok! But no joy.
Havok moves forwards but Easterly connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Havok throws a lazy uppercut
and Easterly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Havok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Easterly finds it's way round the side to connect with Havok's head.
Easterly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Havok in his tracks. #T3#
Easterly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Easterly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Easterly throws a jab when Havok was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Havok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Havok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Easterly .
Havok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Easterly throws a shot from downtown. Havok moves away and avoids it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Havok clobbers Easterly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Easterly with a hook.
A slow jab from Easterly misses its intended target.
Havok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Easterly misses with a lunging right hand
and Havok counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Havok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Havok defending well as Easterly loads up on a big left hand.
Easterly misses with a right hand
and Havok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Easterly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly throws a looping overhand right but Havok ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Havok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Easterly misses with an uppercut. Havok saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Havok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Easterly - just one landing.
Havok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Easterly .
Havok throws out a counter right but Easterly avoids it with no problem.
Dez Havok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Easterly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Easterly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Easterly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Havok.
An attempted straight right counter from Easterly misses the target.
Easterly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Havok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Havok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
A lazy left from Havok finds it's target.
Havok misses with a straight left.
Easterly is looking to counter punch.
Havok slips under a jab from Easterly .
Havok throws out a counter right but Easterly avoids it with no problem.
Easterly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Havok.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Easterly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Havok cracks Easterly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Havok swings widly with a right hand
letting Easterly counter with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters circling - Easterly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dez Havok.
Well Easterly 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Easterly ! |
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Event:
Matt Mac Arena
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cortes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Easterly counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Cortes is predictable there
and Easterly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Cortes misses
and Easterly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Easterly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cortes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Easterly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Cortes takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes throws a punch but it's blocked by Easterly .
Easterly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Easterly managing to block the knees to the body from Cortes.
Cortes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Easterly dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Easterly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cortes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes tries to land knees in the clinch but Easterly avoids the damage to the body.
Easterly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cortes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cortes struggles to land a body shot inside as Easterly controls his hands.
Easterly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cortes.
A nice left hand lands by Cortes.
#T2#
Cortes effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Easterly .
Cortes lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Cortes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortes misses with the body kick
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thiago Cortes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortes misses with a lunging right hand
and Easterly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes tries a head kick but it misses.
Easterly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cortes digs a good hook to Easterly 's body.
#T3#
Cortes closes the distance but Easterly moves to the side
and Easterly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cortes throws a lazy uppercut
and Easterly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Cortes misses
and Easterly counters with a straight right hand.
Cortes connects with a body shot that sends Easterly 's belly button to the back.#T4#
Cortes tries to land a body kick
and Easterly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Easterly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortes throws a chopping leg kick but Easterly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cortes throws a jab but it's blocked by Easterly .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thiago Cortes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Easterly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holden Easterly is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortes throws a sloppy head kick
and Easterly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cortes cracks Easterly with an open hand slap.
Cortes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Easterly counters with a straight right hand.
Cortes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Easterly counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cortes has managed to clinch.
Easterly avoiding damage as Cortes throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Easterly effectively controlling the action here.
Easterly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Easterly stalling in the clinch but Cortes improves position.
Cortes misses with a body punch.
Cortes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cortes struggles to land a body shot inside as Easterly controls his hands.
Easterly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cortes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Easterly taking a breather.
Easterly blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Easterly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Easterly stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Holden Easterly .
Cortes throws the left hand but Easterly avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Easterly misses the target.
Cortes misses with an uppercut
and Easterly counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Easterly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Cortes looks for the body kick but Easterly saw that one coming.
Easterly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cortes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Easterly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortes throws a sloppy body shot
and Easterly counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortes throws a body punch but Easterly moves out of range.
Easterly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cortes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Easterly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cortes misses with a double jab
and Easterly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Cortes swings for the body but Easterly moves out of range.
Easterly throwing a counter right hand but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Cortes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Easterly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cortes throws a right hand that misses
and Easterly counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortes lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Cortes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Easterly , pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Holden Easterly will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cortes misses with a hook to the body
and Easterly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortes scores with a hook to the body. Easterly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cortes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Easterly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Easterly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes throws a combination that misses
enabling Easterly to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Cortes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Cortes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Easterly is defending well for now.
Easterly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cortes is leaning against Easterly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cortes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cortes misses with the head strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cortes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cortes trying to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Easterly .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
Cortes misses with some punches.
Cortes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortes swings wildly with an uppercut but Easterly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Easterly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
Easterly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Easterly has Cortes pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Cortes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortes throws an off balance right hand
and Easterly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Easterly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Cortes misses with a body shot.
Easterly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortes.
Cortes throws a poor cross that misses
and Easterly counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortes misses with a hook
and Easterly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Cortes misses
and Easterly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Cortes throws a poor cross that misses
and Easterly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cortes wants to slow Easterly down by chopping away at his legs.
Easterly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cortes misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Easterly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cortes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Easterly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Holden Easterly .
I think Easterly 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Easterly ! |
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Event:
CFC 577
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
KillsInWater thuds a left hand into Easterly 's body.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but Easterly is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Easterly misses the target.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up but Easterly circles away and keeps his distance.
Easterly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Easterly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Easterly swats away the attempt to clinch by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
KillsInWater instigates a clinch.
KillsInWater working aggressively here.
KillsInWater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.
KillsInWater tries to throw a body punch but Easterly avoids it by throwing KillsInWater back against the cage. #T1#
KillsInWater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.
Easterly stalls.
KillsInWater working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Easterly prevents KillsInWater from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
KillsInWater lands a jab to the head.
KillsInWater scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Easterly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling KillsInWater to score with a decent uppercut.
KillsInWater misses with a head kick.
Easterly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Easterly 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and KillsInWater connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Easterly scrambles back to his feet.
KillsInWater misses with a body shot.
#T2#
KillsInWater throws a lazy head kick
and Easterly counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - KillsInWater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Easterly misses the target.
Easterly swats away the attempt to clinch by KillsInWater.
It looked like Easterly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
KillsInWater wants to clinch.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses.
Easterly throwing a counter right hand but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
KillsInWater wants to clinch but Easterly slips to the side
and Easterly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by KillsInWater misses
and Easterly counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tor KillsInWater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well KillsInWater 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 9:10
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tor KillsInWater!
Tor KillsInWater decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 574
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Easterly moves into range and clinches up with Havok.
Havok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Easterly 's elbow. #BC#
Easterly breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Easterly clinches with his opponent.
Easterly dodges an elbow strike from Havok.
Havok struggles to land a body shot inside as Easterly controls his hands.
Havok swings wildly with an uppercut but Easterly uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Havok fails to land. #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Havok gets tackled into the cage by Easterly . Easterly maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Easterly .
Easterly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Easterly gets through Havok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch.
Havok 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.
Easterly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Havok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Havok.
Havok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Havok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Easterly clinches with his opponent.
Easterly blocks the elbow strike.
Easterly lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Easterly .
Easterly tries a body shot but Havok blocks it.
#T1#
Easterly can't break the clinch.
Easterly has had enough of the clinch but Havok keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Havok.
Havok tries a knee to the head but Easterly blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Easterly .
Easterly managing to block the knees to the body from Havok.
Easterly gets through Havok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Easterly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Havok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Havok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Havok tries to clinch but Easterly is having none of it. #CL#
Easterly darts in and clinches Havok up against the cage.#BC#
Easterly breaks from the clinch.
Dez Havok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Easterly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Havok avoids the head kick by Easterly .
A head kick misses from Easterly .
Havok lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Easterly throws a hook to the side of Havok's head but Havok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Havok plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Easterly closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Havok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Easterly is defending well for now.
Havok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Havok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Easterly avoids it.
Havok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Easterly lands a left hand.
Havok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Havok just misses with a elbow thrown towards Easterly 's brow. #BC#
Easterly breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Easterly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Havok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Havok has a couple of punches blocked by Easterly .
Easterly gets through Havok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Easterly lands a right hand.
Havok creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch.
Havok 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Easterly .
Easterly lands a jab to the head.
Havok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Easterly finds it's way round the side to connect with Havok's head.
Havok throws a head kick that misses.
Havok looks to land a right hand but Easterly moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Easterly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Easterly 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Easterly ! |
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Event:
CFC 573
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Easterly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Easterly .
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Easterly .
Easterly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Easterly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie duly obliges.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie 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.
A punch lands to the side of Easterly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Easterly avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Easterly misses with a straight right. #CL#
Easterly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Easterly rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Easterly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Gracie blocks a head kick by Easterly .
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Easterly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Easterly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Easterly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Easterly ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Easterly jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Easterly cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Easterly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Easterly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Easterly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Easterly .
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Easterly slips under a jab.#CL2#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Easterly misses with a punch to the body.
Easterly tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Easterly back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gracie.
#BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Easterly blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a looping left.#CL#
Easterly instigates a clinch.
Easterly swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Easterly misses with some punches.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Easterly 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Easterly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Easterly scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Easterly .
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Easterly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Gracie instigates a clinch. #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Easterly drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Gracie! |
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Event:
CFC 565
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Havok misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Havok pushes Easterly up against the cage in a clinch.
Havok lands an elbow that stopped Easterly in his tracks for a moment.
Havok tries to land a knee to the head but Easterly blocks with his arms.
Easterly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Easterly managing to block the knees to the body from Havok.
Havok throws a head punch that misses.
Havok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Easterly is defending well for now.#BC2#
Easterly breaks from the clinch.
Havok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Easterly connects with a nice looking jab.
Easterly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Easterly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Havok on the side of the head.#CL2#
Easterly drives through and clinches with Havok against the cage.
Easterly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Havok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Easterly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Easterly digs a good body shot into Havok's ribs.#CL2#
Easterly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
Havok misses with a double jab
and Easterly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dez Havok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Easterly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Havok.
Havok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Easterly instigates a clinch.
A short right from Easterly .
Easterly throws a punch but it's blocked by Havok.
Easterly tries to work over Havok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Easterly 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Easterly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Havok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Easterly .
Easterly wants to get back to striking at distance but Havok won't allow it.
Havok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Easterly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Easterly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Easterly misses with a straight right.
Havok throws a big counter combination but Easterly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Easterly lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Easterly drives through and clinches with Havok against the cage.
Easterly lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havok throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Easterly blocks a head kick by Havok.
Easterly lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Easterly has closed the distance and engaged Havok in a clinch.
#T2#
Easterly can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Easterly breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Easterly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Havok, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Easterly blocks a head kick by Havok.
Easterly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Havok.
Havok has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Easterly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Havok.
Easterly blocks a head kick by Havok.
It seemed like Easterly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Havok misses with a wild body shot.
Havok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Easterly misses with a double jab.
Easterly throws a hook but Havok avoids it easily.
Havok lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Easterly instigates a clinch.
Havok lands with a left to the head.
Easterly struggles to land a body shot inside as Havok controls his hands.
Easterly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Easterly . #BC2#
Easterly 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Havok misses
and Havok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Havok throws out a loose jab but Easterly uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Easterly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Havok blocks a head kick by Easterly .
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Easterly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Easterly 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 9:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Easterly ! |
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Event:
CFC 560
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Easterly closes the distance and clinches.
Easterly tries a body shot but Havok blocks it.
#BC#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
Havok throws out a loose jab but Easterly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Havok scores with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Easterly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Havok misses with a head kick.
Havok scores with a jab to the head.
Easterly tries to clinch there but Havok circles away.
Havok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Easterly was well out of range. Poor timing from Havok.#CL#
Easterly has closed the distance and engaged Havok in a clinch.
Easterly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Easterly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Easterly clinches up with Havok and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
Havok swinging wildly here.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Havok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dez Havok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Easterly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Easterly clinches up against the cage.
Havok blocks a body shot from Easterly .
Easterly avoiding damage as Havok throws knees to the body.
#T1##BC#
Easterly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Easterly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Havok on the side of the head.#CL#
Easterly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Havok.
With the fighters up against the cage, Havok throws an elbow but misses.
Easterly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Havok.
Easterly 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Havok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Easterly avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Easterly .
Easterly lands with a right to the head.
Havok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Easterly .
Easterly tries a body shot but Havok blocks it.
Easterly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Havok backwards.
Havok tries to land knees in the clinch but Easterly avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Easterly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Easterly wants to clinch up but Havok keeps it at a distance.
Easterly lands a right hook to the body.
Easterly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Easterly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Havok throws a knee to the head but misses.
Easterly managing to block the knees to the body from Havok.
Easterly dodges an elbow strike from Havok.
Havok is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Havok lands a hook that snaps the head of Easterly backwards.
Havok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Easterly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Havok.
Easterly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havok's elbow.
Havok throws a punch but it's blocked by Easterly .
Havok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Havok throws a hook to the side of Easterly 's head but Easterly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Havok 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.
A head kick from Havok lands but Easterly takes it in his stride.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses.
Easterly tries to clinch up.
Easterly digs a good hook to Havok's body.
Havok moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Havok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Easterly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Havok throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Havok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Havok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Easterly .
Easterly lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Havok finds it's way through Easterly 's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Holden Easterly .
Well Easterly 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 10:9
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Easterly ! |
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Event:
CFC contenders 1 NY
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Easterly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Easterly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Easterly doesn't manage to clinch there - Skystalker circles away.
Skystalker tries a head kick but it misses.
Easterly throws a body punch but Skystalker moves out of range. #CL#
Easterly instigates a clinch.
Skystalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Easterly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skystalker tries to work over Easterly 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Easterly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Easterly 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Easterly lands with a cross.
Nice cross by Easterly .#CL#
Easterly clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Easterly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Easterly misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skystalker.
Easterly tries to break free but Skystalker pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Easterly .
Skystalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skystalker has a couple of punches blocked by Easterly .
#T1#
Easterly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker misses with some punches.
Skystalker tries to work over Easterly 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Skystalker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Skystalker lands with a left to the head.
Skystalker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skystalker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Easterly blocks an uppercut.
Easterly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Easterly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skystalker.
Easterly scores with a shot to the side of Skystalker's head.
Skystalker presses Easterly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Easterly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skystalker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Easterly breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Easterly closes the distance and clinches.
Easterly tries to work over Skystalker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Easterly .
Skystalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Easterly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Easterly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skystalker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2##CL2#
Skystalker gets a clinch.
Easterly is trying to break free.#BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Easterly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Easterly is trying to break free.
Skystalker prevents Easterly from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Easterly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Skystalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Easterly is just out of range.
Easterly is looking to clinch.
Easterly wants to clinch up but Skystalker keeps it at a distance.
Skystalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skystalker loads up on a big right hand but Easterly slips the punch.
Easterly doesn't manage to clinch there - Skystalker circles away.
#CL#
Easterly pushes Skystalker up against the cage in a clinch.
Easterly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Easterly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Skystalker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Easterly throws a head kick that Skystalker semi-blocks.
Skystalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Easterly circles away.
Easterly moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Easterly cracks Skystalker with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Skystalker tries a head kick but it misses.
Easterly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Skystalker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skystalker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skystalker lands with a right hand. #CL#
Easterly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Easterly misses with a punch on the inside.
Skystalker has a couple of punches blocked by Easterly .
Skystalker lands a shot to the body.
Skystalker lands with a light punch inside.
Skystalker is looking to control Easterly 's arms but Easterly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skystalker has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Skystalker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skystalker throws a head punch that misses.
Easterly is trying to push Skystalker away but Skystalker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skystalker blocks an uppercut.
Easterly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Easterly throws a punch but it's blocked by Skystalker.
Skystalker blocking some punches.
Easterly scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Easterly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skystalker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Easterly up against the cage.#T4#
Skystalker has Easterly pressed against the cage, preventing Easterly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skystalker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Easterly lands a left hand.
#BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skystalker keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Skystalker clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Skystalker clinches.
Easterly taking a breather.#BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
It looked like Easterly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skystalker.
The fight stays on the outside here - Easterly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses.
Easterly throws a head kick but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Easterly manages to avoid it.
Skystalker throws the left hand but Easterly avoids the punch easily.
Easterly tries to clinch but Skystalker is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker cracks Easterly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Easterly scores with a nice head shot.
Skystalker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Easterly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skystalker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Easterly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Easterly wants to clinch.
Easterly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Easterly tries to clinch there but Skystalker circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Easterly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Easterly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skystalker swings for the body but Easterly moves out of range.
Skystalker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Easterly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Easterly , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skystalker in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skystalker swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Skystalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Easterly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skystalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Easterly scores with a hook.
Skystalker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Easterly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holden Easterly is winning the standup battle so far.
Skystalker tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Skystalker gets a clinch.
Skystalker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Easterly lands with a short shot to the head.
Easterly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Skystalker manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Easterly .
Easterly avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a body punch but Easterly moves out of range.
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Easterly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skystalker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skystalker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Easterly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skystalker misses with a double jab.
Easterly swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Easterly tests Skystalker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Easterly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Easterly misses with a head kick.
Easterly tries to clinch but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Easterly .
Skystalker misses with a few strikes there.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Skystalker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Easterly scores with a hook to the body. Skystalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Easterly .
Skystalker avoids the body shot from Easterly .
Skystalker misses with a hook.#CL#
Easterly moves into the clinch.#BC#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
Easterly tries to clinch up.
Easterly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Easterly tries to clinch there but Skystalker circles away.
Jab, jab by Easterly - just one landing. #T3#
Skystalker throws a sloppy head kick and Easterly moves out of range easily.
As Skystalker looks to move away, Easterly throws a big counter combo but Skystalker just gets out of the way.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Easterly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Easterly misses with a hook
and Skystalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Easterly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skystalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Easterly .
Easterly wants to clinch up but Skystalker keeps it at a distance.
Anni Skystalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skystalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Easterly doesn't seem bothered though.
Easterly blocks a head kick by Skystalker.
Skystalker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Easterly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skystalker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Easterly avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
It looked like Easterly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Easterly scores with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Easterly there.
Skystalker swats away the attempt to clinch by Easterly .
A head kick misses from Easterly .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Easterly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Easterly avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
Easterly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Skystalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skystalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Easterly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skystalker loads up on a big right hand but Easterly slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Easterly .
Easterly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Easterly tries to clinch up.
Skystalker lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Easterly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skystalker, pushing him back against the cage.
Skystalker lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skystalker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Easterly is looking to counter punch.
Easterly throws a body punch but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Easterly tries to keep at a distance but Skystalker has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Holden Easterly will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Skystalker avoids the head kick by Easterly .
Easterly lands with an overhand left.
Skystalker connects with a high kick.
Skystalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skystalker throws a combination. Easterly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skystalker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Skystalker throws a looping overhand right but Easterly ducks down to avoid it.
Easterly tries a head kick but it misses.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skystalker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Easterly takes one to the side of the head.
Easterly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skystalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Easterly tries to clinch there but Skystalker circles away.
Easterly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skystalker momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Easterly misses with a head kick.
Skystalker throws a series of punches but Easterly moves out of range.
Skystalker slips under a jab from Easterly .
A head kick misses from Easterly .
Skystalker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Easterly is looking to clinch.
Skystalker misses with the combination.
Easterly tries to clinch up.
Skystalker throws a sloppy head kick and Easterly moves out of range easily.
Skystalker misses with a hook. Easterly ducked under it nicely.
Easterly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skystalker.
Skystalker keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches.
Easterly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Easterly .
A short right from Easterly on the inside.
Skystalker lands with a left to the head.
Easterly blocks a body shot from Skystalker. #BC#
Easterly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skystalker throws a lazy head kick
enabling Easterly to counter with a crisp jab.
Skystalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Easterly slips a jab from Skystalker.#CL2#
Skystalker closes the distance and pushes Easterly back into the cage.
Anni Skystalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Easterly has had enough of the clinch but Skystalker keeps him there for the moment.
Skystalker has a couple of punches blocked by Easterly .
A head punch on the inside from Skystalker fails to land.
Easterly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Easterly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Easterly is trying to push Skystalker away but Skystalker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skystalker can't find room to land a body shot as Easterly controls the action.
Easterly takes a shot to the head.
Easterly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Easterly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Easterly is trying to break the clinch but Skystalker is controlling him.#BC#
Easterly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Easterly .
Skystalker throws a head kick but Easterly moves out of range.
Easterly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skystalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Easterly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Easterly scores with a hook.
Skystalker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Skystalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skystalker throws a head kick but Easterly moves out of range.
Skystalker throws a head kick but Easterly moves out of range.
Easterly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skystalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Easterly lands a nice shot that snaps Skystalker's head back.
Easterly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Easterly slips a straight right by Skystalker.
Easterly scores with a head kick. Skystalker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Easterly throws a jab when Skystalker was well out of range.
Easterly lunges at Skystalker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skystalker's hand.
No joy there for Skystalker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Easterly thinks about countering with a head kick.
Easterly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Easterly misses with a head kick.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Easterly does it's job there.#T4#
Skystalker lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Easterly moves into the clinch successfully.
Easterly misses with some punches.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skystalker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Easterly misses with some punches.
Skystalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Easterly .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Easterly is trying to force a seperation but Skystalker has the dominant position.
Easterly is looking to break free of the clinch but Skystalker has double underhooks. #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skystalker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Easterly tries to clinch but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker tries to clinch up but Easterly circles away and keeps his distance.
Skystalker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Easterly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Easterly wants to clinch up but Skystalker keeps it at a distance.
Skystalker misses with a wild combination.
Easterly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Skystalker avoids the head kick by Easterly .
Easterly lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Holden Easterly .
Well Easterly 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Easterly ! |
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Event:
CFC 557
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Skystalker misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Easterly moves into the clinch.
Skystalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Easterly is leaning against Skystalker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Easterly scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Skystalker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Easterly connects with a high kick.
Easterly cracks Skystalker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Skystalker gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Easterly .
Easterly lands a shoulder strike.
Skystalker is leaning against Easterly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Skystalker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
Skystalker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Easterly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Easterly .
Easterly lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Skystalker fails to land.
Skystalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch.
Easterly lands a nice shot that snaps Skystalker's head back.
Easterly lands with a nice body punch.
Skystalker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Easterly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Skystalker blocks a jab.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses.
Easterly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Easterly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skystalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Easterly controls his hands.
Easterly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skystalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker misses with some punches.
Skystalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Easterly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Easterly .
Easterly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skystalker looks winded!#BC#
Easterly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Easterly moves into the clinch.
Easterly is trying to break the clinch but Skystalker is controlling him.
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Easterly breaks from the clinch.
Easterly tries to clinch but Skystalker is having none of it.
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Easterly was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
Skystalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2##CL#
Easterly has Skystalker up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Easterly prevents a body shot from Skystalker. #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Skystalker.
Skystalker lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Skystalker moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
Skystalker misses the shot to the body.
Easterly tries to clinch up but Skystalker circles away and keeps his distance.
Easterly takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Easterly . Skystalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Easterly is looking to clinch.
Skystalker throws a body punch but Easterly moves out of range.
Easterly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Skystalker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Skystalker throws a series of strikes that have Easterly backpedaling.
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Easterly was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
Easterly wants to clinch.#T3#
Easterly doesn't manage to clinch there - Skystalker circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Easterly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skystalker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Easterly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skystalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skystalker blocks a body shot from Easterly . #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch.
Skystalker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Easterly swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Easterly .
Easterly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skystalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Skystalker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Skystalker does no damage.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skystalker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Easterly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skystalker circles away quickly and effectively.
Easterly is looking to clinch but Skystalker is avoiding it.
Easterly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Easterly lands an overhand right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skystalker throws a big counter head kick but Easterly avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Skystalker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Easterly tries a head kick but it misses.
Skystalker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker throws a hook to the side of Easterly 's head but Easterly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Easterly clinches.
A short left from Easterly . #BC#
Easterly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skystalker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skystalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skystalker scores with the left hand. Easterly knows he should have avoided that one.
Skystalker misses with the combination.
Easterly connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skystalker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skystalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Easterly .
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 Holden Easterly will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Easterly lands with a nice body punch.
Easterly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skystalker keeps the fight on the outside.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Easterly avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
Easterly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Easterly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Easterly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Easterly tries to clinch but Skystalker moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skystalker in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL#
Easterly drives through and clinches with Skystalker against the cage.
Skystalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Easterly .
Skystalker tries a body shot but Easterly blocks it.
Easterly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly digs a right hand into Skystalker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skystalker's gas tank.
Easterly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
Easterly pushes Skystalker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker misses with the head strike.
Skystalker tries to work over Easterly 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skystalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holden Easterly has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1##BC#
Easterly breaks from the clinch.
Easterly lands with a hook. Skystalker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skystalker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Easterly rather than just go for the knockout.
Skystalker drops his hands momentarily and Easterly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Skystalker throws a sloppy head kick and Easterly moves out of range easily.
Easterly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Easterly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skystalker.#ROC#Skystalker is rocked!
Skystalker avoids the head kick by Easterly .
Skystalker avoids the head kick by Easterly .
Easterly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Skystalker takes one to the side of the head.
Skystalker is still on wobbly legs! Can Easterly finish him?
Easterly cracks Skystalker with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Skystalker falls to his knees and Easterly doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden Easterly ! |
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Event:
CFC 554
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Skystalker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skystalker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Easterly doesn't manage to clinch there - Skystalker circles away.
Skystalker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Easterly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skystalker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skystalker looks to land a combination but Easterly avoids it well.
Skystalker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Easterly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Skystalker. #CL#
Easterly takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Skystalker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skystalker has a couple of punches blocked by Easterly .
Easterly tries to break free but Skystalker pushes him back against the cage.
Skystalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Easterly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Skystalker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skystalker keeps the fight on the outside.
Easterly throws a head kick but Skystalker moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Easterly - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Easterly instigates a clinch. #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Easterly misses the target. #T1#
Skystalker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Easterly .
Skystalker misses with a body shot.
Skystalker slips under a jab from Easterly .
Easterly tries a head kick but it misses.
Easterly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Easterly instigates a clinch.
Easterly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Easterly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Easterly is trying to push Skystalker away but Skystalker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Skystalker on the inside.
Skystalker works on Easterly 's body with a couple of short punches.
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Skystalker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skystalker scores with a nice right hand.
Skystalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Skystalker does no damage.
Skystalker lands a glancing blow to the side of Easterly 's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Easterly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skystalker! But no joy.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Skystalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skystalker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Easterly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gumburcules Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Easterly fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Easterly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Easterly struggles to land a body shot inside as Skystalker controls his hands.
Easterly lands a nice uppercut.
Skystalker keeps control of Easterly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skystalker lands a nice uppercut.
Easterly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skystalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Easterly .
Skystalker has a couple of punches blocked by Easterly .
Easterly misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Skystalker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skystalker lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skystalker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Easterly looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
Skystalker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Easterly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Easterly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anni Skystalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skystalker 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anni Skystalker!
Anni Skystalker spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 12 losses; Holden Easterly ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Easterly fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Easterly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Easterly has Goodman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goodman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Easterly is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holden Easterly . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Goodman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Easterly clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Easterly (0) vs (4) Goodman#SUB2#
Goodman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What can Easterly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T1#
Goodman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You can see the frustration on Easterly 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
Easterly is working hard here to advance position.
Goodman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Easterly .#T3#
More stalling from Goodman.
Easterly tries to escape but Goodman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Goodman avoiding Easterly 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Goodman controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Goodman is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Goodman the control monster continue. Boring.
Easterly wants to control his opponent's hands but Goodman gets his hands free. #T6#
Goodman has good solid back control here.
Easterly wants to escape the position.
Goodman controlling the position well here. Easterly rolled but Goodman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Easterly right now.
#T7#
Goodman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Easterly rolls, trying to escape but Goodman keeps control of the position.
Goodman is riding his opponent, not letting Easterly buck him off.
Easterly tries to roll but Goodman sticks to his back.
#T8#
Goodman biding his time, controlling Easterly .
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.
Easterly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Goodman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Easterly .
Well, with Goodman on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Easterly is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T9#
Easterly trying to control the hands but Goodman breaks the grip.
Goodman controlling from the back.#T10#
Goodman is not going to allow Easterly to sit and survive in this position.
Goodman keeps control of the position easily here as Easterly tries to buck him off.
Easterly is holding onto Goodman's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T11#
Easterly wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Easterly preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Goodman.
Easterly trying to control the position but Goodman manages to sink in the hooks.
Goodman has good solid back control here. #T12#
Easterly is really stuck here.
Goodman controls the action.#T13#
Easterly tries to roll but Goodman sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Easterly wants to control his opponent's hands but Goodman gets his hands free.
Easterly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T14#
Easterly trying to control the hands but Goodman breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goodman wins on points by 4 to 0.
After the big win, Saul Goodman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Slick Rick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 11 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rick closes the distance and clinches up with Easterly , looking for a takedown. Rick pushes Easterly against the cage but Easterly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Easterly clinches up against the cage.
Rick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Easterly is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rick wants a takedown but no success here.
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slick Rick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Easterly .
Easterly goes for a takedown attempt but Rick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Easterly clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly looking for a takedown.
Rick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Easterly wants a takedown but no success here.
Easterly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rick tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Easterly tries for a takedown but Rick manages to get underhooks.
Easterly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rick is defending well.
Easterly is trying to drag Rick to the mat but Rick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Easterly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Easterly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Easterly is trying to drag Rick to the mat but Rick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rick gets underhooks to prevent Easterly 's takedown attempt.
Easterly tries to score a body lock takedown but Rick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Easterly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Easterly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Easterly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Easterly moves into the clinch.#T2#
Easterly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Easterly wants a takedown.
Easterly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rick after a bit of a struggle.
Easterly wants a takedown but no success here.
Easterly is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Rick has picked Easterly up - he's going for a ride! Rick dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rick (2) vs (0) Easterly
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rick in particular looking to stall.
Rick is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Easterly holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Rick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Easterly is keeping the position for now.
Easterly controls Rick momentarily but Rick frees himself.
Rick wants to pass the guard but Easterly is keeping the position.
Easterly controlling Rick's posture.
Rick 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.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Easterly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Rick wants to pass the guard but Easterly is keeping the position.
Rick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Easterly 's guard.
Rick moves into full mount! Easterly won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (5) vs (0) Easterly
Rick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rick controlling from mount.
Easterly wants to hold on but Rick pushes him away.#T5#
Rick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Easterly wants to control but Rick is having none of it.
Rick looking to control and managing it successfully.
Easterly is looking to improve his position but Rick isn't that keen on the idea.
Rick looking to control but Easterly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Rick seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Easterly is holding on tight.
Easterly tries to hold on but Rick pushes him away.
Rick trying to control but Easterly is having none of it.
Easterly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rick works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rick (8) vs (0) Easterly #SUB#
Rick is looking for a rear naked choke here but Easterly reverses the position brilliantly into Rick's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (8) vs (2) Easterly #T7#
Rick looking for a sweep. Not yet Rick, not yet.
Rick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Easterly content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Rick throws his legs up looking for a submission but Easterly uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (8) vs (5) Easterly
Rick struggling a bit here.
Rick is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Rick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (10) vs (5) Easterly
Rick is looking to advance position but Easterly won't allow it.
Easterly keeping control of the position.
Easterly is in trouble now - Rick has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (13) vs (5) Easterly
Rick controlling the position easily from mount.
Easterly tries to hold on but Rick pushes him away. #T9#
Rick wants to control the pace but Easterly is squirming around nicely.
Rick controlling from the full mount.
Easterly prevents Rick from taking his back.
Rick trying to control but Easterly is having none of it.
Easterly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10##SUB#
Rick swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Easterly is now in Rick's guard. A big mistake from Rick there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (13) vs (7) Easterly
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rick is adopting a defensive guard.
Rick 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.
Rick is working hard here to advance position.#T11##SUB#
Rick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Easterly is stalling in the full guard.
Easterly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rick wants to hit a sweep here but Easterly passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rick there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (13) vs (10) Easterly
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rick is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Easterly avoids the attempt from Rick to control.
Easterly fails to take his opponent's back.
Easterly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rick manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Easterly is taking a breather. Rick 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.
Rick gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Rick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (15) vs (10) Easterly #SUB#
Rick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Easterly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rick wants to control but Easterly is keeping him busy.
Rick trying to pass the guard but Easterly defending well.
Easterly is pressing down on Rick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rick trying to control but Easterly is working from the bottom. #T14#
Easterly is pulling down on Rick's head to control his posture.
Easterly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rick manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (15) vs (12) Easterly
Rick wants to sweep but no luck.
Rick trying to control the position.
Easterly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Easterly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Easterly won't allow Rick to sweep him here.
Easterly is fighting to break Rick's control of his arms but Rick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick takes the fight on points by 15 to 12. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 11 losses; Holden Easterly ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Thekid!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Easterly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Easterly pulls guard effortlessly.
Easterly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Easterly tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Easterly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thekid is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Easterly looking for a guillotine here but Thekid defends easily.
#SUB#
Easterly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Easterly is looking to cinch up a triangle. Thekid throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Easterly 's body to avoid the submission. Easterly has instead reached around Thekid's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Easterly arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Holden Easterly !
Jimmy Thekid was interviewed post fight and said 'Can’t win em all thanks for all the love and support back to the grind be back better than ever #PaidInFull'. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; LaDarius Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 10 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Easterly gets tackled into the cage by Frank. Frank maintains the clinch.
Easterly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frank walks away with a smile on his face. Easterly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Easterly gets a clinch. #TD#
Frank pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Frank working for a triangle but Easterly defends it easily.
Easterly looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Easterly is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Frank has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Easterly is looking to defend but Frank has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Easterly ! Frank pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Easterly taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). LaDarius Frank!
After winning the bout, LaDarius Frank thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 268
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 9 losses; Holden Easterly ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Galvao drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Easterly (0) vs (4) Galvao
Galvao controlling the position from side mount.
Easterly tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Galvao working away.
Galvao moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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.#T2##T3#
It looks like Galvao 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.
Easterly struggling a bit here.
Galvao taking a breather here.
Galvao working away.
Galvao 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 Easterly 's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Easterly wants to control but Galvao postures up.
You can see the frustration on Easterly 's face as Galvao controls the position.
Galvao is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Galvao the control monster continue. Boring.#T5##SUB2#
Easterly wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Galvao has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Easterly 's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Easterly is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Galvao !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Micael Galvao ! |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matsuhiro Toryiama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Easterly pushes Toryiama up against the cage in a clinch.
Easterly is looking to take this one to the mat.
Easterly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Toryiama stops a takedown attempt from Easterly .
Matsuhiro Toryiama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Easterly .
Toryiama tries to pull guard but Easterly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Easterly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Toryiama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Easterly is trying to trip Toryiama. He has hold of a leg but Toryiama is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Easterly persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toryiama (0) vs (2) Easterly
Easterly stopping the sweep attempt from Toryiama.#SUB#
Toryiama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Easterly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Easterly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Toryiama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toryiama (2) vs (2) Easterly
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toryiama sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Toryiama seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Easterly for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Toryiama seems to be working for a kimura but Easterly defends the submission attempt.
Toryiama is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Toryiama wants to free his trapped foot but Easterly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toryiama works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toryiama (5) vs (2) Easterly
Easterly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toryiama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toryiama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Toryiama working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Easterly turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Toryiama off and cradles Easterly 's limp body as Toryiama celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Matsuhiro Toryiama! |
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Event:
CWC TEST 6
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Holden Easterly ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Torsten Mjölnir!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mjölnir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Easterly (0) vs (2) Mjölnir
Mjölnir takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Easterly keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mjölnir has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Easterly (0) vs (5) Mjölnir
Easterly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly is looking to improve his position but Mjölnir isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mjölnir trying to control but Easterly is having none of it.
Easterly is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Mjölnir with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Easterly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mjölnir controlling from the full mount.
Easterly doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T3#
Easterly is trying to escape the mount.
Easterly tries to hold on but Mjölnir postures up.
Easterly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mjölnir controlling his opponent.
Mjölnir trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Easterly tries to hold on but Mjölnir postures up.
Easterly looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Easterly (0) vs (8) Mjölnir
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.
Mjölnir controls the action.#T5#
Easterly is really stuck here.
Mjölnir controls the action.
Mjölnir is trying to stick to Easterly 's back but Easterly is turning into Mjölnir. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mjölnir's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Easterly . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Easterly (2) vs (8) Mjölnir#T6#
Mjölnir is trying to control the position but Easterly postures up.
Easterly wants to control from the top but Mjölnir keeps moving.
Mjölnir pulls Easterly in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Mjölnir has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Easterly looking to pass the guard.
Easterly 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. #T7#
Mjölnir has control of Easterly 's left arm, preventing Easterly from doing any damage.
Easterly postures up.
Mjölnir keeping moving, preventing Easterly from controlling successfully.
Easterly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Mjölnir keeping full guard, as Easterly tries to pass.
Mjölnir controlling the position.
Easterly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Easterly trying to control the position from guard on top but Mjölnir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Easterly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mjölnir pulls Easterly in close to prevent any damage.
Easterly won't allow Mjölnir to sweep him here.
Easterly sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Mjölnir wants to sweep but no luck.
Easterly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Easterly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mjölnir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mjölnir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Easterly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Easterly (2) vs (10) Mjölnir
Easterly trying to control the position.
#T11#
Mjölnir passes Easterly 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Easterly wants to get back to full guard but Mjölnir has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Easterly (2) vs (13) Mjölnir
Mjölnir content just to control the position here.
Easterly is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Easterly is trying to reverse the position but instead Mjölnir has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Easterly (2) vs (16) Mjölnir
You can see the frustration on Easterly 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mjölnir gets his hands free as Easterly looks to control.
Easterly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mjölnir not allowing Easterly to control his hands. #T13#
Easterly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Easterly trying to control the position but Mjölnir manages to sink in the hooks.
Mjölnir has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Easterly 's body.
#T14#
Mjölnir not allowing Easterly to control his hands.
Easterly tries to escape but Mjölnir has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mjölnir keeps control of the position easily here as Easterly tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mjölnir wins on points by 16 to 2. |
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Event:
CWC TEST 5
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Easterly clinches. #TD#
Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Easterly is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Easterly
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Easterly tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Easterly 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Easterly . Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Easterly
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie content just to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Easterly tries to improve his position but Gracie has taken his back! Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Easterly tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracie pushes Easterly away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kron Gracie! |
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Event:
OWGP RIO 3
Date: Aug 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Holden Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Easterly wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Easterly was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Easterly
Easterly can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is taking a breather. Easterly 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Easterly wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Easterly
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Easterly is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Easterly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Easterly is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Easterly 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Gracie working away.
A lull in the action here.
Easterly is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie taking a breather here. #T7#
Easterly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T8#
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Easterly for as long as he can get away with.
Easterly can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
A lull in the action here.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T10#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gracie.#T11##T12#
Gracie continues to stall.#T13#
Further stalling from Gracie.#T14#
Easterly is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Easterly is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
CWC Test
Date: Aug 02, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Holden Easterly ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; James Crazyhorse!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Crazyhorse shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Easterly is trying to defend but Crazyhorse finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Easterly (0) vs (2) Crazyhorse
Easterly wants to control but Crazyhorse is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crazyhorse controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Crazyhorse has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Crazyhorse has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Easterly is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Crazyhorse 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.
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.#T3#
Crazyhorse moves into full mount! Easterly won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Easterly (0) vs (5) Crazyhorse#T4#
Crazyhorse wants to take Easterly 's back but he can't do it this time.
Crazyhorse takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crazyhorse is trying to take his opponent's back.
Easterly is desperately trying to improve his position but Crazyhorse has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Crazyhorse moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Easterly (0) vs (8) Crazyhorse
Crazyhorse is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6#
Easterly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Crazyhorse controls the action.
Easterly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
Easterly is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Crazyhorse.
Easterly is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Easterly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
I really don't envy Easterly right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9##T10#
You can see the frustration on Easterly 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Crazyhorse is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11##T12##T13#
Easterly can't escape the position.
Crazyhorse biding his time, controlling Easterly . #SUB2#
Crazyhorse is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Easterly has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Crazyhorse has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Easterly taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Crazyhorse doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Crazyhorse! |
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Event:
CWC 236
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; James Crazyhorse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Crazyhorse closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Easterly did well to prevent Crazyhorse getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazyhorse (2) vs (0) Easterly
Easterly wants to control but Crazyhorse is keeping busy.
Crazyhorse looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crazyhorse controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Crazyhorse is pressing down on Easterly 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Easterly is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crazyhorse not doing much here.
Crazyhorse is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crazyhorse (5) vs (0) Easterly #T2#
Easterly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Easterly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crazyhorse controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Crazyhorse seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Easterly for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Crazyhorse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse continues to hold on tight.#T5#
Easterly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crazyhorse controlling from the full mount.
Easterly can't escape the position.
#T6#
Easterly keeps trying to improve his position.
Crazyhorse takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crazyhorse prevents Easterly from getting the reversal.#T7#
Crazyhorse controlling his opponent.
Crazyhorse pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Easterly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crazyhorse controlling the pace for now.
Crazyhorse manages to capitalize on a mistake by Easterly to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crazyhorse (8) vs (0) Easterly #T8#
I would not like to be Easterly right now.
Crazyhorse's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Easterly tries to break free.
Crazyhorse just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T9#
Easterly tries to break free.
Crazyhorse trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Easterly doesn't escape.
Crazyhorse not allowing Easterly to control his hands.
Crazyhorse is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Crazyhorse continues to stall.#T10#
Easterly wants to control his opponent's hands but Crazyhorse gets his hands free.
Crazyhorse really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Easterly .#SUB#
Crazyhorse patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Crazyhorse controlling the positon.#SUB#
Easterly is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Crazyhorse gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Easterly is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Crazyhorse is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Crazyhorse! |
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Event:
CACC 216
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Holden Easterly ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jimmy Nitro!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nitro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Easterly 's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Easterly (0) vs (2) Nitro
Nitro wants to pass the guard but Easterly is defending well.
Easterly wants to improve his position but Nitro is controlling well.
Nitro trying to pass the guard but Easterly defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nitro trying to control from half guard but Easterly is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nitro works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Easterly (0) vs (5) Nitro
Nitro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Easterly tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Nitro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Easterly is looking to escape.
Nitro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Easterly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Easterly tries to hold on but Nitro postures up.
Easterly is squirming around, avoiding Nitro's attempts to control the action.
Easterly tries to lock up and control but Nitro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nitro wants to control the pace but Easterly is squirming around nicely.
Nitro controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Nitro looking to control but Easterly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Easterly is looking to get to half guard.
Nitro wants to take Easterly 's back here but Easterly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T5#
Easterly tries to improve his position but instead Nitro has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Easterly (0) vs (8) Nitro
Nitro controlling well, preventing Easterly from escaping the position.
Nitro is looking to control Easterly but Easterly is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nitro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Easterly is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nitro.
#T6#
Easterly trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Easterly prevents Nitro from getting a body triangle.
Nitro controlling well, preventing Easterly from escaping the position.
#T7#
Nitro tries to get the hooks in deep but Easterly pushed the leg off.
Nitro is not going to allow Easterly to sit and survive in this position. #T8#
What can Easterly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Will Nitro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T9#
Easterly is really stuck here.
Easterly prevents Nitro from getting a body triangle.
Easterly has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #T10#
Nitro trying to control.
Easterly is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nitro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T11#
Nitro is hanging on to Easterly 's back as he tries to escape.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Nitro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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.
Nitro is riding his opponent, not letting Easterly buck him off.
Easterly is keeping busy.
#T12#
Nitro gets his hands free as Easterly looks to control.
Easterly prevents Nitro from getting a body triangle.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nitro controlling the positon.#T13#
A lull in the action here.
Nitro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Will Nitro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T14#
Nitro tries to keep control of the position but Easterly is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nitro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Easterly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nitro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nitro wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
CACC Rock vs Chai
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Helio Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Easterly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Easterly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Easterly is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Easterly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Easterly moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Easterly doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Easterly is looking to take this one to the mat.
Helio Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Easterly .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Easterly rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Easterly to the mat.
Easterly is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##T2#
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Easterly 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Easterly
Silva passes into half guard.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Easterly is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Silva jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (0) Easterly
Silva just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Easterly 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Silva.#T5#
Easterly is trying to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T6#
Silva continues to hold on tight.
Further stalling from Silva.#T7##SUB#
Silva is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Easterly is trying to escape and Silva transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Easterly is forced to tap! Nice work there by Silva! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Silva! |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Easterly instigates a clinch.
Easterly tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Gracie has picked Easterly up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Easterly
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.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Easterly trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Easterly 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Easterly . Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Easterly
Easterly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Easterly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2##T3#
Easterly wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Easterly tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back.
Easterly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Easterly wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.#T4#
Gracie controlling from mount.
Easterly wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Gracie takes Easterly 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Easterly is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Easterly
Easterly tries to break free.
Gracie is not going to allow Easterly to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Easterly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T6#
Despite being in a bad position, Easterly is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Easterly rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T7#
Easterly trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Easterly tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Easterly for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Easterly is really stuck here.
Easterly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie controlling from the back.#T9#
Gracie is hanging on to Easterly 's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Easterly .
Easterly tries to break free.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Easterly buck him off. #T10#
Easterly trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
What can Easterly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie continues to stall.
Easterly is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Gracie controlling the position well here. Easterly rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Easterly 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie avoiding Easterly 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Easterly 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Easterly is in bad spot here.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Easterly doesn't escape.
Easterly wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Easterly doesn't escape.
Easterly tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Easterly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibbi.
Easterly misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Ibbi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Ibbi has an Americana. Easterly didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ibbi is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ibbi hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Big Ibbi! |
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