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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ispa Murhapuro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Murhapuro moves into the clinch.#TD#
Murhapuro lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Murhapuro (2) vs (0) Holloway
Murhapuro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holloway being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Murhapuro wants to pass the guard but Holloway is keeping the position.
Murhapuro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murhapuro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Murhapuro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murhapuro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holloway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murhapuro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murhapuro (2) vs (2) Holloway#T3#
Holloway trying to control but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Holloway looking to sit in guard and control but Murhapuro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murhapuro (4) vs (2) Holloway
Murhapuro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Holloway trying to control the position.
Holloway has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Murhapuro looking to pass the guard.
Murhapuro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murhapuro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holloway is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Holloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murhapuro stays in close to Holloway's body and controls the position.
Holloway wants to control but Murhapuro passes easily into half guard.
#T6#
Murhapuro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Murhapuro.#T7#
Murhapuro'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.
Murhapuro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Holloway is looking to improve his position.
Murhapuro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holloway! Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (7) vs (2) Holloway
Murhapuro controlling the position easily from mount.
Murhapuro continues to stall.#T9#
Holloway slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Holloway moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murhapuro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Murhapuro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murhapuro stays in close to Holloway's body and controls the position.
Murhapuro continues to hold on tight.#T11#
Holloway is trying to control the position but Murhapuro postures up.
Murhapuro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murhapuro stopping the sweep attempt from Holloway.#T12#
Murhapuro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holloway is keeping the position for now.
Murhapuro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holloway looking for a sweep. Not yet Holloway, not yet.
Murhapuro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murhapuro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Murhapuro advances to half guard.
Murhapuro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
More hug and hope from Murhapuro.#T14#
Murhapuro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Murhapuro 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Murhapuro takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Max Holloway was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not going to get mad over something that I have no control over'. |
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Event:
OFK 145 - Urden Vs Tripp
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Damato closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holloway quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Damato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Damato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Damato is working for a kimura but Holloway is defending it quite comfortably.
Damato trying to control the action but Holloway is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Damato is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holloway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Damato. #T1##SUB#
Damato is working for a kimura but Holloway is defending it quite comfortably.
Damato is keen to just control but Holloway is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Damato 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.
Damato drops an elbow to the side of Holloway's head. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Damato is pressing down on Holloway's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holloway is holding on for now. #SUB#
Damato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holloway is just riding it out for now. Damato eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Damato is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holloway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Damato. #T3#
Damato throwing shots but Holloway is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Damato is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Damato looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Damato wants to pass the guard but Holloway is defending well.
Holloway has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Damato wants to work for an arm triangle but Holloway is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Damato wants to work for an arm triangle but Holloway is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holloway really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Damato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Damato with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Damato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Damato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Damato is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holloway sees it coming and defends easily.
Damato slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damato seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Damato dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Holloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Damato went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rocco Damato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Damato throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Damato is in Holloway's guard.
Damato passes into half guard. #SU#
Damato stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Holloway to get to his feet.
Damato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holloway can do to turn this around?
Holloway scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Damato shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Holloway kicks off Damato and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Damato shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Holloway is trying to defend but Damato finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Damato trying to control the action but Holloway is working from the bottom. #T1#
Damato lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holloway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Damato misses with a head shot. Holloway uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Damato drops back looking for a leg! Holloway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holloway manages to kick Damato off! Damato jumps back into Holloway's guard.
Damato controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Damato stands and throws Holloway's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Damato is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holloway knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Damato is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holloway knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Damato stands up.
Damato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holloway can pounce on him.
#T3##CL#
Damato darts in and clinches Holloway up against the cage.
Holloway letting Damato take a breather here.
Holloway tries to break the clinch but Damato is controlling the position. #TD#
Damato ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Damato no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Holloway wants to stand but Damato has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Damato managing to control the position.
Holloway wants to stand but Damato is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holloway is fighting to break Damato's control of his arms but Damato is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4##SUB#
Damato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holloway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Damato is tightening it up a little... Holloway has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Holloway reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Holloway taps out! Nice BJJ there by Damato!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rocco Damato!
A victorious Rocco Damato thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Max Holloway had this to say: 'I'm not going to get mad over something that I have no control over'. |
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Event:
OFK 137 -
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Holloway throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Holloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone attempts a counter takedown but Holloway avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Stone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holloway on his heels. He'll look to pass Holloway's guard now, I'm sure.
Stone 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.
Holloway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU#
Stone decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Holloway, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Stone forces Holloway back against the cage and clinches.
Stone misses with a knee strike.
Holloway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holloway looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holloway backwards. #T1#
Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holloway takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stone.
Stone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holloway's efforts to push away.
Stone is working Holloway over against the cage.
Stone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Holloway is trying to force a seperation but Stone has the dominant position.
Holloway is trying to break the clinch but Stone is controlling him.
Stone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holloway looks winded!
Holloway working hard to break the clinch.
Stone digs a right hand underneath Holloway's ribcage. Holloway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stone crunches a lovely knee into Holloway's ribcage.
Holloway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
A right hand to the body from Stone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Holloway takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holloway's face.
#CUT#It looks like Max Holloway has been cut.
Stone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Stone.
Stone landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stone.
Stone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holloway's face.
Stone lands an elbow inside.
Stone lands a body shot.
Stone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holloway or not.
Stone lands a good knee to the midsection. Holloway won't want to take too many of those.
Stone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stone crunches a lovely knee into Holloway's ribcage.
Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stone landing knees to the head.
#T3#
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Holloway lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stone lands a nice knee to the body.
Stone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stone lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stone.
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stone crunches a lovely knee into Holloway's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Stone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Holloway is rocked!
Stone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holloway is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Stone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Stone as the two fighters clinch.
Holloway seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone lands an elbow inside.
Stone lands a knee to the head.
Holloway tries to break the clinch but Stone is controlling the position. #KD#
Stone has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Holloway goes down! Stone pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Stone cracks Holloway with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Stone immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Holloway is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Stone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Stone!
Brett Stone very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Max Holloway stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not going to get mad over something that I have no control over'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Piscani lands a nice shot to the body.
Piscani lands a nice looking body shot.
Piscani throws a low kick but Holloway avoids it.
Holloway throws a poor cross that misses
and Piscani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holloway with a nice calf kick.
Holloway throws a leg kick but Piscani sees it coming and moves out of range.
Holloway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Piscani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice leg kick from Holloway, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holloway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holloway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Piscani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Holloway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Piscani connects with a body shot that sends Holloway's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway misses with a straight left.
Piscani throws a wild body kick that Holloway sees coming a mile off.
Holloway looks to land a combination but Piscani avoids it well.
Piscani throws a body kick that misses.
Holloway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Holloway with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Piscani connects with a body shot that sends Holloway's belly button to the back.
Piscani lands a right hook to the body.
Piscani slips a jab and a cross from Holloway.
Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Piscani throws a right and a left that Holloway avoids nicely.
It looked like Holloway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Holloway.
Piscani motions for Holloway to come forward. Piscani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway throws a big counter combination but Piscani scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Piscani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Piscani lands with a cross.
Holloway lands a nice looking body kick.
Piscani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holloway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway throws a head kick that misses
and Holloway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Piscani as he connects with a hook.
Piscani displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Piscani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holloway rather than just go for the knockout.
Holloway leaves Piscani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holloway went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Piscani takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Piscani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holloway.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piscani moves away.
Holloway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Piscani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Max Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Piscani takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice cross by Piscani.
Piscani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holloway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holloway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Piscani throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway lets loose with a powerful body kick. Piscani will feel that in the morning.
A slow jab from Holloway misses its intended target.
Piscani tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holloway is able to avoid easily.
Holloway moves out of range as Piscani throws a body kick.
#T3#
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Holloway misses.
Piscani lands the left hand.
Holloway moves out of range as Piscani strikes.
Holloway scores with a head kick.
Holloway goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway throws a head kick that Piscani semi-blocks.
Piscani tries a head kick but it misses.
Piscani looks winded!
Holloway lands with a shot to the body.
Holloway with a nice calf kick.
Holloway lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piscani scores with a one two! Holloway had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Holloway's head coaches at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Piscani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Piscani does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A combination from Holloway does no damage.
Holloway works Piscani's body with a nice hook.
Holloway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holloway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holloway throws a head kick that Piscani semi-blocks.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Piscani avoids them all with ease.
Piscani catches Holloway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Holloway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piscani.
Holloway cracks Piscani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Piscani lands with a nice body punch.
Holloway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piscani comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holloway misses with a few strikes there.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Piscani moves out of range.
Holloway misses with a body shot.
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 Max Holloway will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Piscani walks into a straight right hand from Holloway.
Max Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Piscani lands a glancing blow to the side of Holloway's head.
Holloway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Holloway as he checks the leg kick.
Holloway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Piscani.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piscani.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holloway misses with an uppercut
and Piscani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holloway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Piscani.
Holloway avoids the head kick by Piscani.
Holloway displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Piscani avoids the head kick by Holloway.
Holloway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piscani throws a body punch but Holloway moves out of range.
It looked like Holloway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Holloway.
Holloway scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Piscani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Piscani lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Piscani connects with the punch.
Holloway lands a head kick!
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piscani was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
A punch combination from Holloway misses.
Piscani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holloway to score with a decent uppercut.
Max Holloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piscani tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Piscani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holloway.
Holloway throws a leg kick which misses Piscani's front leg but catches the back leg as Piscani tries to avoid it.
Piscani lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piscani looks to score with a jab to the body but Holloway is just out of range.
As Piscani looks to move away, Holloway throws a big counter combo but Piscani just gets out of the way.#T2#
No joy there for Holloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holloway tries a head kick but it misses.
Piscani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holloway moves out of range of the body kick from Piscani.
Piscani lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Piscani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holloway throws a right hand that Piscani ducks under and follows up with a left that Piscani also avoids with ease.
Holloway lets loose with a powerful body kick. Piscani will feel that in the morning.
Holloway lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Holloway blocks a head kick by Piscani.
Piscani is breathing heavily.
Holloway avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Holloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holloway swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Piscani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Holloway.
Piscani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Piscani lands with a straight right. Holloway didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Piscani misses.
Piscani has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Holloway.
Nice uppercut lands for Holloway. That snapped Piscani's head back.
Piscani misses with a body shot.
Piscani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holloway misses with a two punch combination.
Holloway blocks the body kick.
Piscani moves out of range as Holloway throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holloway. That's going to slow Piscani down.
Piscani misses with a leg kick.
Holloway gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Piscani.#T4#
Piscani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holloway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Piscani.
Holloway throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piscani throws a body punch but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Piscani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Piscani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holloway.
Despite the aggression on Piscani's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick from Piscani misses.
Piscani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Holloway fails to land with a series of punches.
Piscani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Piscani's head.
Holloway throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Piscani to counter with a crisp jab.
Piscani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holloway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Holloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Piscani throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range.
Piscani 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.
Holloway dips to his left and cracks Piscani with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as Holloway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Piscani doesn't seem phased though.
Holloway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Holloway checks a low kick from Piscani.
Holloway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from Piscani.
Piscani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holloway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piscani circles away quickly and effectively.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Holloway. Piscani shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piscani manages to avoid it.
Piscani is looking for the big counter here.
Holloway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Piscani digs a good hook to Holloway's body.
#T1#
Holloway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Piscani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Holloway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holloway.
Piscani tries a head kick but it misses.
Holloway throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Piscani moves into the clinch.#BC#
Holloway breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Holloway. Those never looked like landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Holloway blocks the leg kick.
Holloway tried to counter with a leg kick but Piscani avoided it.
Piscani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Piscani lands with a hook. Holloway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Holloway. Those never looked like landing.
Piscani pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holloway back to the cage. Piscani follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Piscani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piscani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Piscani misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Piscani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holloway.
Holloway connects with a leg kick.
Piscani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Holloway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holloway throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Piscani.
Holloway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holloway misses with a shot to the body
and Piscani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holloway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Holloway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Piscani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holloway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holloway checks the leg kick nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Piscani!
Max Holloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holloway throws a front kick that sends Piscani stumbling back into the cage.
Holloway thuds his shin into the meat of Piscani's side.#T3#
Holloway lets loose with a powerful body kick. Piscani will feel that in the morning.
Holloway misses with a few strikes there.
Holloway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Piscani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holloway defends it well.
Piscani lands a nice shot that snaps Holloway's head back.
Holloway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Piscani does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Holloway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Piscani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Piscani there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holloway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Piscani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holloway in his tracks.
Piscani avoids the head kick by Holloway.
Holloway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Piscani takes a kick to the side of the head.
Holloway misses with a kick to the body.
Piscani scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Piscani tries to land a front kick but Holloway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holloway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piscani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Piscani throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range.
Piscani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holloway moves away.
Holloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Holloway. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Holloway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Holloway.
Padro Piscani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Piscani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Piscani.
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 Max Holloway.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holloway, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Holloway!
In his post fight interview, Max Holloway started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Manfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick from Holloway lands but Manfield takes it in his stride.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but Holloway shows good takedown defense.
A nice combination there by Holloway.
#TD2#
Manfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Manfield moves nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Manfield has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Holloway is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Manfield yanks on the arm and Holloway is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Manfield.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reni Manfield!
Max Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not going to get mad over something that I have no control over'. |
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Event:
OFK 129 -
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Bomstaerk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holloway.
Holloway has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Holloway misses with a combination
#TD#
and Bomstaerk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holloway's guard.
Bomstaerk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomstaerk looking to pass the guard.
Holloway is looking to stand back up but Bomstaerk counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Holloway.
Bomstaerk is trying to control. Holloway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holloway pushes Bomstaerk off looking to stand but Bomstaerk dives back in and keeps control.
Bomstaerk is controlling the pace.
Holloway really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bomstaerk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holloway on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Bomstaerk passes to full mount!
Bomstaerk lands with some strikes.
Bomstaerk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Holloway is squirming around, avoiding Bomstaerk's attempts to control the action.
Bomstaerk working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've been hearing that Bomstaerk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Bomstaerk is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Holloway to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Holloway shrugs it off.
Bomstaerk landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Bomstaerk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bomstaerk looking to control but Holloway is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bomstaerk working Holloway over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomstaerk with good strikes from the mount here!
Bomstaerk controlling from mount.
Bomstaerk lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bomstaerk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB#
Bomstaerk goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Holloway is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bomstaerk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holloway defends well.#T3##SUB#
Bomstaerk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holloway is looking to stand up but Bomstaerk won't let him. #ES#
Bomstaerk scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Bomstaerk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holloway sprawls well initially but Bomstaerk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bomstaerk is nestled in close to Holloway, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bomstaerk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holloway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bomstaerk.
Holloway has hold of Bomstaerk's hands but Bomstaerk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#Holloway is rocked!#T4#
Bomstaerk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bomstaerk controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bomstaerk lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Holloway is defending against the submission attempts here by Bomstaerk.
Holloway has hold of Bomstaerk's hands but Bomstaerk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bomstaerk drops an elbow to the side of Holloway's head. #SUB#
Bomstaerk is trying for a kimura here. Holloway looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bomstaerk wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Bomstaerk!
Bobby Bomstaerk made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.
Max Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not going to get mad over something that I have no control over'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Holloway fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Short McJagger clinches up with Holloway and pushes him back against the cage.
Short McJagger landing knees to the head.
Short McJagger lands an elbow inside that Holloway shrugs off.
Short McJagger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Short McJagger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holloway tries to break free but Short McJagger pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Short McJagger drags the fight down to the ground.
Holloway won't allow Short McJagger to sweep him here.
Short McJagger wants to get back to his feet but Holloway is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Holloway stands and steps away. Short McJagger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Holloway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Short McJagger. #T1#
Holloway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Short McJagger counters with a two punch combo.
Holloway misses with a double jab
and Short McJagger counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Short McJagger.
Holloway tried to score with a low kick but Short McJagger checks it.
Holloway throws a nice looking combination but Short McJagger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Short McJagger throws a counter combo.
Holloway misses with a body shot
and Short McJagger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Holloway is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Short McJagger shoots for a takedown but Holloway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holloway appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holloway misses with a wild combination.
Holloway backing away here, and Short McJagger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Short McJagger has closed the distance and engaged Holloway in a clinch.
#T2#
Short McJagger lands an elbow inside that Holloway shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Short McJagger breaks from the clinch.
Holloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Short McJagger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Short McJagger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Short McJagger there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Short McJagger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Holloway is trying to buck Short McJagger off.
Holloway trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Holloway dodges the ground and pound from Short McJagger.
Short McJagger working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Short McJagger is putting a hurting on Holloway here, landing some big shots from side control.
Short McJagger in side control, throwing shots but Holloway defends.
Holloway is working to avoid the ground and pound but Short McJagger connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
Short McJagger grinds an elbow into Holloway's temple.
Oh Holloway is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Short McJagger working the ground and pound but Holloway is defending the strikes.
Holloway wants to get back to his feet but Short McJagger drags him back down.
Holloway seems to have got his legs back now.
Short McJagger creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Holloway sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Short McJagger creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Holloway sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Short McJagger works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Holloway parries the strikes from Short McJagger easily there. Short McJagger is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Holloway to escape.
Short McJagger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Short McJagger working away.
Short McJagger scores with a couple of short elbows.
Short McJagger looks up at the clock and then as Holloway takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Short McJagger smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Short McJagger connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holloway some visible discomfort.
A big shot lands for Short McJagger! That's hurt Holloway! Will he recover? Short McJagger fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carnold Short McJagger!
Carnold Short McJagger tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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