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Event:
HRL80
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Holliday misses its intended target.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Holliday is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall misses with a hook
and Holliday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holliday has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Holliday moves out of range as Hall strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall scores with a nice right hand.
#KD#
Holliday lands a big right hand that sends Hall crashing to the mat! Holliday stays standing though and waves Hall back to his feet!#ROC#Hall is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holliday throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Holliday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Hall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holliday is looking for a sweep.
Holliday is not content to let Hall control the position. #T2#
Holliday is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hall is controlling him well.
Holliday tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall controlling the position.
Hall tries to advance to mount but Holliday denies him.
Holliday is letting Hall control him for a moment. #T3#
Holliday is not content to let Hall control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hall connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Holliday is predictable there
and Holliday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall blocks a jab.
John Henry Holliday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holliday takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
A big right from Hall misses.
Holliday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Holliday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Richard Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holliday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holliday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hall somewhat.
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 John Henry Holliday will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Holliday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall misses with a double jab
and Holliday counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Henry Holliday!
John Henry Holliday decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
DC 137: Beard v Kuomanen
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Billingsly jabs at Holliday's body.
Billingsly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Billingsly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holliday doesn't seem bothered though.
Billingsly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.
Billingsly feints a jab promting Holliday to slip. Billingsly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holliday slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Billingsly misses with a hook.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billingsly.
Billingsly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Billingsly. That snapped Holliday's head back.
Holliday dodges the punch combination from Billingsly.
Billingsly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Billingsly with a jab.#T1#
Holliday takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Billingsly misses with a body shot.
Billingsly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holliday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chad Billingsly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billingsly just misses with a punch to the body.
Billingsly throws a sloppy head kick
and Holliday counters with a straight right hand.
Billingsly scores with a body shot.
Holliday lands with a hook. Billingsly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Billingsly throws a jab but it's blocked by Holliday.
Holliday on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Holliday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billingsly. #T2#
Billingsly slips a straight right by Holliday.
Billingsly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billingsly thuds a left hand into Holliday's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billingsly looks to score with a jab to the body but Holliday is just out of range.
Holliday keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holliday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billingsly.
A little jabbing left from Holliday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Billingsly.
Billingsly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Billingsly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billingsly. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billingsly.#T3#
Holliday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holliday looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Billingsly as he connects with a hook.
Billingsly jabs at Holliday's body.
Billingsly lands a nice looking body shot.
Billingsly misses with an uppercut. Holliday saw that one coming.
Billingsly swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Holliday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holliday swings for the body but Billingsly moves out of range.
Billingsly throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Holliday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holliday connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Holliday connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Billingsly misses with a two punch combination.
Billingsly lands a really nice looking cross but Holliday seems unphased.
Billingsly just misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday throws out a counter right but Billingsly avoids it with no problem.
Holliday throws out a loose jab but Billingsly uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Billingsly. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billingsly misses with a looping right.
Billingsly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Billingsly misses.
Billingsly misses with a straight left.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billingsly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Billingsly dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday walks into a jab.
Billingsly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Decent striking displayed by Billingsly there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Billingsly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Billingsly missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Holliday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Billingsly here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Holliday throws a chopping leg kick but Billingsly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Billingsly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly misses with a body shot
and Holliday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billingsly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Billingsly lunges at Holliday with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holliday's hand. #T1#
Holliday throws an off balance right hand
and Billingsly counters with a one-two to the body.
Billingsly throws a shot from downtown. Holliday moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billingsly. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billingsly avoids the body shot from Holliday.
Holliday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billingsly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Billingsly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Billingsly misses its intended target. #T2#
Billingsly throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Holliday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billingsly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holliday can do to turn this around?
Holliday takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Billingsly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.
Holliday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billingsly throws a head kick that misses.
Holliday throws out a counter right but Billingsly avoids it with no problem.
Billingsly throws a big shot that misses.
Billingsly cracks Holliday with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billingsly.
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!
Billingsly connects with a body shot that sends Holliday's belly button to the back.
Billingsly connects with a single shot there.
Chad Billingsly is winning the standup battle so far.
Billingsly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Billingsly swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Holliday looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Billingsly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holliday stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holliday swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Billingsly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Billingsly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Billingsly.
Billingsly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holliday counters with a leg kick.
Holliday avoids the body shot from Billingsly.
Holliday was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Billingsly pushes Holliday up against the cage in a clinch.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Billingsly.
Holliday digs a right hand into Billingsly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Billingsly's gas tank.
Billingsly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Billingsly struggles to land a body shot inside as Holliday controls his hands.
#T4#
The referee calls for Holliday to work.
Billingsly blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday blocks an uppercut.
Billingsly lands a right hand.
Billingsly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holliday looking to slow down the pace here.
Billingsly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
Billingsly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Billingsly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billingsly misses with some punches.
Holliday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Billingsly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Billingsly lands a right hand.
Billingsly can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Billingsly.
Billingsly is leaning against Holliday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Billingsly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Billingsly dominated that second round.
That's time! Billingsly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Billingsly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holliday on the side of the head.
Billingsly throws a shot to the body.
Billingsly digs a good body shot into Holliday's ribs.
Billingsly lands with a shot to the body.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billingsly.
A little jabbing left from Holliday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Billingsly throws a shot to the body.
Billingsly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holliday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly lands with an overhand left.
Billingsly just misses with a punch to the body.
Billingsly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Billingsly lands an overhand right.
Billingsly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Billingsly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holliday doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holliday tries to move into range but Billingsly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billingsly. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday tries to counter by closing the distance.
Holliday defending well as Billingsly loads up on a big left hand.
Holliday swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holliday with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Billingsly to score with a decent uppercut.
Billingsly misses with a straight right.
Holliday tries to counter with a clinch but Billingsly shakes him off and moves away.
Billingsly avoids the body shot from Holliday.
#T2#
Billingsly jabs Holliday right on the nose. Holliday blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Billingsly.
Billingsly connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billingsly slips a straight right by Holliday.
A counter left hand to the body from Billingsly misses its target.
Billingsly throws a series of punches but Holliday avoids them all with ease.
Holliday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billingsly lands with a straight right. Holliday didn't see that one coming.
Holliday has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Billingsly throws a right hand that misses
and Holliday counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Chad Billingsly has been cut.
Billingsly slips a jab from Holliday.
It looked like Billingsly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holliday.#T3#
Holliday walks into a straight right hand from Billingsly.
Billingsly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holliday counters with a nice uppercut.
Billingsly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holliday counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Billingsly lands a right hook to the body.
Billingsly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Billingsly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holliday.
Holliday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billingsly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Holliday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Billingsly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billingsly swings widly with a right hand
and Holliday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billingsly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holliday momentarily.
#T4#
Billingsly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Billingsly tests Holliday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billingsly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holliday has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Billingsly finds it's way round the side to connect with Holliday's head.
Chad Billingsly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Billingsly scores with a jab.
Billingsly throws a lazy right hand but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billingsly looks to throw the jab but Holliday is out of range.
Billingsly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
John Henry Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billingsly sizes up Holliday with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Billingsly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Billingsly 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Billingsly!
Chad Billingsly gave a mention to Dick Dolla Douchebag in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
DC 134: Harris v Babcock
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Tycoon Player takes a swing at Holliday's ribcage but misses.
Tycoon Player scores with a nice head shot.
Tycoon Player throws a jab when Holliday was well out of range.
Good exchange - Tycoon Player coming out on top.
Tycoon Player misses with a straight left.
Tycoon Player misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon Player scores with a punch to the head.
Tycoon Player keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holliday.
Tycoon Player rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holliday counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Tycoon Player misses with an uppercut.
Holliday blocks a jab.
Holliday is looking to counter punch.
Tycoon Player connects with a body shot that sends Holliday's belly button to the back.
Holliday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tycoon Player paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holliday gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Holliday throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tycoon Player counters with a good low kick that Holliday was not able to check.
Tycoon Player throws a jab when Holliday was well out of range.
Tycoon Player throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holliday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Holliday.#T2#
Donk. Holliday catches Tycoon Player right on the button with a cross.
Holliday takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tycoon Player throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holliday was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tycoon Player misses the jab.
Tycoon Player just misses with a punch to the body.
Tycoon Player misses with an uppercut
and Holliday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Tycoon Player misses with a hook.
Holliday fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tycoon Player just manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Tycoon Player lands a left and a right that send Holliday crashing to the mat, dazed. Tycoon Player thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Holliday is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like John Henry Holliday has been cut.
Tycoon Player drops Holliday with a naaaaasty hook - Holliday is in real trouble here! Tycoon Player dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Average Tycoon Player! |
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Event:
DC 124: Sitsongrit v Ellacuria
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Vega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holliday's head.#KD#
Holliday cracks Vega with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vega looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Holliday finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Keaton Vega has been cut.
Holliday takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holliday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Vega with a hook.
Holliday takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
Vega lands a head kick!
#T1#
Vega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some bone on bone action there as Holliday checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Holliday is looking to counter the offense by Vega and move into the clinch.
Vega misses with a leg kick.
Holliday has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Vega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holliday takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A low kick from Vega misses #KD#
and Holliday counters with a nice right hand that sends Vega toppling to the canvas! Vega scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Holliday finish him?!
Vega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega throws a hook but Holliday blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Holliday on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vega tries to land a leg kick but Holliday saw it coming and moves away.
Holliday feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vega slips under a jab from Holliday.
Vega only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Vega swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Holliday counters with a nice right hand that sends Vega toppling to the canvas! Vega scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Holliday finish him?!#ROC#Vega is rocked!#CL#
Vega gets tackled into the cage by Holliday. Holliday maintains the clinch.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holliday works on Vega's body with a couple of short punches.
Vega is looking to break free of the clinch but Holliday has double underhooks.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vega's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holliday's brow.
Holliday lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vega.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega struggles to land a body shot inside as Holliday controls his hands.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Vega working hard to break the clinch.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Holliday.
Vega blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Vega prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holliday works on Vega's body with a couple of short punches.
Vega looks winded!
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holliday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holliday throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegas head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holliday.
Vega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holliday works on Vega's body with a couple of short punches.#KD#
Holliday drops Vega onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vega is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Vega is still on wobbly legs! Can Holliday finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Holliday.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vega seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Holliday lands a nice shot to the body.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holliday scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Vega avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Holliday.
Holliday digs a right hand underneath Vega's ribcage. Vega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Holliday as the two fighters clinch.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holliday pushes Vega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Holliday as the two fighters clinch.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holliday pushes Vega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holliday stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holliday is working Vega over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Holliday.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Henry Holliday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keaton Vega's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Holliday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vega.
Vega tries to land a front kick but Holliday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and Holliday moves out of range easily.
Vega throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Holliday.
Holliday throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vega avoids it.
John Henry Holliday is winning the standup battle so far.
Holliday staying out of range there.
Vega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday misses with an uppercut. Vega saw that one coming.
Vega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Holliday fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vega is breathing heavily.#KD#
Holliday lands a big right hand that sends Vega crashing to the mat! Holliday stays standing though and waves Vega back to his feet!#T1#
Vega tries to score with a low kick but Holliday moves his leg out of the way.
Holliday was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holliday ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Vega's jaw. Vega's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Holliday does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Henry Holliday!
John Henry Holliday was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
DMMA 255 Bundy vs Holliday
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Bundy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holliday sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab from Bundy.
Holliday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bundy.
Holliday wants to counter with a clinch but Bundy pushes him away.
Holliday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bundy attempts a counter takedown but Holliday avoids it well and moves away.
Bundy throws a lazy right hand but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holliday displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bundy.
Bundy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holliday circles away.
Holliday wants to counter with a clinch but Bundy pushes him away.
Holliday has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holliday avoids the body shot from Bundy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bundy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holliday tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bundy is in Holliday's guard.
Bundy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holliday is trying to control the position but Bundy postures up. #SUB#
Bundy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holliday is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holliday has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Holliday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bundy trying to control the position.
Bundy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holliday's guard. #REVR#
Holliday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bundy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bundy throws an elbow that misses. Holliday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bundy's guard. Nice move by Holliday!#REVB##SUB#
Holliday is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bundy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Holliday is looking to defend but Bundy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Holliday! Bundy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Holliday taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ted Bundy!
During a confident post fight interview, Ted Bundy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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DMMA 246 Kersikov vs Pinkman 2
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Kirin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holliday has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Italian Job in the buildup to the fight.
Holliday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holliday is looking for a counter combo.
Kirin throws a poor cross that misses
and Holliday counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kirin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kirin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheers as Kirin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holliday doesn't seem phased though.
Holliday moves out of range as Kirin throws a body kick.
Kirin misses the shot to the body.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin avoids the body shot from Holliday.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirin.
Holliday doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirin circles away.
Holliday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kirin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin digs a good body shot into Holliday's ribs.
Holliday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holliday takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Kirin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kirin misses with a straight left.
Kirin tries to clinch there but Holliday circles away.
Kirin lands a nice looking body shot.
Kirin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kirin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Holliday there.
Holliday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Holliday - just one landing.
Kirin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kirin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holliday appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kirin wants to slow Holliday down by chopping away at his legs.
Holliday defending well as Kirin loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Holliday throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirin counters with a straight right hand.
Kirin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holliday's sensitive parts.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirin is looking to slow Holliday down with leg kicks.
Kirin misses with a wild body shot.
Holliday takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Holliday is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kirin.
Kirin lands a nice looking body shot.
Holliday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holliday shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kirin eats them both and turns towards Holliday to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
Kirin lands a jab.#T3#
Holliday dodges the punch combination from Kirin.
Holliday throws a right hand that misses
and Kirin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kirin thuds his right hand into Holliday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Holliday moved out of range nicely.
Holliday throws the left hand but Kirin avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Holliday darts in and clinches Kirin up against the cage.
Kirin throws a head punch that misses.
Kirin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holliday's elbow.
Kirin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirin misses with some punches.
Kirin lands a body shot.
Holliday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Holliday stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kirin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirin tries to throw a body punch but Holliday avoids it by throwing Kirin back against the cage.
Holliday can't find room to land a body shot as Kirin controls the action.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
Kirin misses with some punches.
Holliday tries a body shot but Kirin blocks it.
Kirin lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Kirin.
Holliday digs a right hand underneath Kirin's ribcage. Kirin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like John Henry Holliday has been cut.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirin misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirin misses with some punches.
Kirin tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kokkoro Kirin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kirin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holliday tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kirin manages to circle out of the way.
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holliday wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Holliday fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kirin is out of range.
Holliday throws a jab when Kirin was well out of range.
Holliday tries to clinch there but Kirin circles away.
Kirin scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kirin misses its intended target.
Kirin lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Holliday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirin cracks a nice hook into Holliday's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kirin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holliday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holliday, as that shot connected.
Kirin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Kirin misses.
Jab by Kirin.
Kirin scores with a body shot.
Kirin misses with a low kick.
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Holliday moved out of range nicely.
Holliday tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kirin manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Holliday pushes Kirin up against the cage in a clinch.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
A short uppercut from Holliday.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kirin digs a right hand underneath Holliday's ribcage. Holliday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirin blocks an uppercut.
Holliday throws a head punch that misses.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Holliday tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirin lands a good knee to the midsection. Holliday won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirin tries to land knees in the clinch but Holliday avoids the damage to the body.
Kirin crunches a lovely knee into Holliday's ribcage.
Kirin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirin struggles to land a body shot inside as Holliday controls his hands.
Kirin lands an uppercut.
Kirin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holliday's elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kirin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holliday tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kirin.
Kirin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kirin misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
Kirin scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirin.
Kirin lands a hook that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Kirin missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kirin.
Holliday dodges an elbow strike from Kirin.
Kirin struggles to land a body shot inside as Holliday controls his hands.
Kirin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kirin on the inside.
Kirin works on Holliday's body with a couple of short punches.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kirin fails to land.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holliday blocks the elbow strike.
Holliday is trying to maintain a safe position but Kirin gets an underhook and turns Holliday into the cage.
Kirin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirin misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holliday backwards. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kirin.
Kirin lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirin presses Holliday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirin.
Kirin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Kirin lands a right hand.
Kirin lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kirin throws an elbow but misses.
Kirin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirin.
Holliday throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirin.
Kirin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Holliday lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kirin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holliday's elbow.
Kirin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holliday is defending well for now.
Kirin scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kokkoro Kirin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Kirin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holliday takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holliday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirin throws out the jab.
Holliday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kirin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kirin misses with an uppercut.
Kirin lands a right hook to the body.
Kirin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holliday appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kirin feints a jab promting Holliday to slip. Kirin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holliday slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kirin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holliday blocks a head kick by Kirin.
Kirin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kirin connects with a single shot there.
Kirin with the inside leg kick.
Holliday connects with a solid leg kick.
Holliday walks into a left hand.
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holliday throws a hook to the side of Kirin's head but Kirin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirin. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kirin lands a right hook to the body.
Kirin lands a right hook to the body.
Holliday avoids the head kick by Kirin.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.
Kirin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Kirin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holliday throws a hook but Kirin avoids it easily.
Holliday misses the jab.
Kirin is looking to clinch.
Kirin misses with a kick to the body.
Kirin catches Holliday with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kirin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Kirin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holliday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holliday looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holliday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Kirin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirin with a hook.
Holliday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirin.#CL2#
Kirin moves into the clinch.
Kirin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Holliday lands a nice shot to the body.
Holliday tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday scores with a shot to the side of Kirin's head.
Holliday prevents a body shot from Kirin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holliday.
Kirin struggles to land a body shot inside as Holliday controls his hands.
Holliday pushes Kirin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holliday tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
Holliday tries a body shot but Kirin blocks it.
Holliday tries a body shot but Kirin blocks it.
#T4#
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
Kirin tries to throw a body punch but Holliday avoids it by throwing Kirin back against the cage.
Kirin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirin's elbow.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
Holliday lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday can't find room to land a body shot as Kirin controls the action.
Holliday prevents a body shot from Kirin.
Kirin misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holliday scores with a hook to the body.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Kirin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kokkoro Kirin really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Holliday tries to clinch up but Kirin circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kirin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holliday on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kirin. Kirin obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Kirin as he connects with a hook.
Holliday with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kirin to score with a decent uppercut.
Kirin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirin tries to score with a low kick but Holliday moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kirin throws the left hand but Holliday avoids the punch easily.
Kirin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kirin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holliday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirin.#T1#
Holliday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirin.
Nice body punch from Kirin.
Holliday misses with a hook. Kirin ducked under it nicely.
Holliday throws a shot from downtown. Kirin moves away and avoids it.
Kirin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holliday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kirin defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holliday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holliday tries to clinch up.
Kirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holliday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Holliday wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kirin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirin misses the target.
Kirin throws out a powerful jab.
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Kirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holliday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirin throws a lazy uppercut
and Holliday counters with a stiff right hand.
Holliday takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Holliday moved out of range nicely.
Kirin cracks Holliday with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kirin throws a push kick but Holliday slaps the foot to one side.
Kirin throws a jab when Holliday was well out of range.
Holliday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holliday tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holliday's hands.
Kirin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holliday checks it well.
Kirin scores with a nice head shot.
Holliday tries to clinch up.#T3#
Kirin with a jab.
Kirin misses with a shot to the body
and Holliday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Kirin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holliday.
Holliday misses with a straight left.
Kirin throws a looping overhand right but Holliday ducks down to avoid it.
Kirin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kirin misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Kirin clinches with his opponent.
Holliday lands with a left to the head.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday working aggressively here.
#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Kirin.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
Kirin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holliday.
Holliday on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kirin misses with a body punch.
Kirin tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirin lands an elbow inside that Holliday shrugs off.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirin misses with some punches.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Kirin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kokkoro Kirin dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Holliday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Kirin slips under a jab from Holliday.
Holliday swinging wildly here.
Kirin connects with a nice looking jab.
Holliday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirin swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Kirin looks to throw the jab but Holliday is out of range.
Kirin misses with a left hand
and Holliday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday staying out of range there.
Holliday is looking to counter punch.
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kirin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holliday.#T1#
Kirin cracks Holliday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holliday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holliday.
A jab from Kirin finds it's way through Holliday's defenses.
Kirin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Holliday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Holliday.#CL#
Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Holliday.
Kirin lands with a left to the head.
Kirin tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holliday scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirin. #T2#
Holliday throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kirin.
Kirin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holliday blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Kirin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday blocks a body shot from Kirin.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
Kirin scores with a shoulder strike.
Kirin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Holliday.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holliday.
Holliday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Kirin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holliday creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirin's elbow.
Holliday lands with a light punch inside.
Kirin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T3#
Kirin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good body shot from Holliday.
Holliday pushes Kirin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holliday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holliday throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday lands a body punch.
Holliday digs a right hand into Kirin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kirin's gas tank.
Holliday scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holliday.
Holliday lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holliday.
Holliday digs a right hand into Kirin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kirin's gas tank.
Kirin blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday tries a body shot but Kirin blocks it.
Holliday blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Holliday.
Kirin cracks Holliday with a nice body shot.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
Kirin blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
Kirin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holliday or not.
Kirin blocks an uppercut.
Kirin blocks an uppercut.
Holliday blocks an uppercut.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirin's elbow.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirin controls his hands.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Kirin working aggressively here.
Kirin swings wildly with an uppercut but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
John Henry Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
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 John Henry Holliday.
Well Kirin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kokkoro Kirin!
After the big win, Kokkoro Kirin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Furnace Performance 🔥 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WVT 151: San v Rivers
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Shida lands the left hand.
Shida throws a shot to the body.
Shida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holliday's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like John Henry Holliday has been cut.
Shida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
John Henry Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Holliday moves into the clinch.
Shida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shida misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holliday.
Shida tries to pull guard but Holliday won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Holliday scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Shida stalling.
Holliday lands an uppercut.#T1#
Shida working aggressively here.
Shida gets through Holliday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Shida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Shida fails to land.
A short uppercut from Shida. #TD#
Shida decides to pull guard.
Shida is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shida sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Holliday wants to control but Shida is keeping busy.
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.
Shida wants to free his trapped foot but Holliday is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shida in particular looking to stall.#ES2#
Holliday manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Holliday throws a jab but it's blocked by Shida.
Holliday moves away from the strike by Shida.
Shida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holliday was well out of range. Poor timing from Shida.
Shida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holliday.
Holliday moves out of range as Shida strikes.
Holliday wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.
Holliday misses the jab.
Shida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Shida lands a lovely overhand right.
Shida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shida throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Shida dodges the punch combination from Holliday.
Nice shot by Shida.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeda Shida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Henry Holliday's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Holliday misses with a hook.
Shida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takeda Shida is winning the standup battle so far.
Holliday misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holliday swings widly with a right hand
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holliday. Holliday obviously looking to wear him down.
Holliday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holliday looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday needs to keep his hands up - Shida had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Shida tries to keep at a distance but Holliday has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Shida tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Shida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Holliday fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holliday.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shida's elbow.
Shida blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#BC#
Shida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holliday fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
Shida has had enough of the clinch but Holliday keeps him there for the moment.
Shida lands an uppercut.
Holliday pushes Shida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Holliday.
Holliday lands a body shot.
Holliday tries a body shot but Shida blocks it.
Shida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holliday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Holliday.
Shida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
John Henry Holliday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shida.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shida.
Shida prevents a body shot from Holliday. #BC#
Shida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida.
Holliday throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Shida counter with a right hand. #T3#
Holliday scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shida throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Holliday.
Holliday doesn't manage to clinch there - Shida circles away.
Holliday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holliday slips a straight right by Shida.
Holliday lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Holliday tries to clinch but Shida is having none of it.
Holliday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida.
Holliday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shida.
Shida loads up on a big right hand but Holliday slips the punch.
Holliday lands a jab.
Holliday throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Holliday.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Henry Holliday will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Henry Holliday's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Shida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holliday.
Shida misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Shida gets tackled into the cage by Holliday. Holliday maintains the clinch.
Holliday lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shida.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shida's elbow.
Holliday pushes Shida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holliday cracks Shida with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike.
Holliday cracks Shida with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holliday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shida backwards.
Holliday digs a right hand into Shida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shida's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holliday. #T1#
Holliday scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shida misses with a punch on the inside.
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holliday misses with the head strike.
Shida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holliday scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Holliday.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
Shida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday keeps control of Shida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Holliday.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shida's elbow.
Holliday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holliday lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holliday has him pressed against the cage.
Holliday lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
Holliday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holliday working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holliday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shida backwards.
Shida is trying to push Holliday away but Holliday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holliday lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Holliday.
Holliday tries a body shot but Shida blocks it.
Holliday stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Holliday.
Holliday lands a right hand. #T3#
Holliday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holliday lands a shot to the body.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
Shida blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday gets through Shida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shidas head.
Holliday tries a body shot but Shida blocks it.
#BC#
Shida breaks the clinch.
Holliday feints and then cracks Shida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shida down.
Holliday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holliday misses with a double jab.
Shida throwing a counter right hand but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Jab by Shida.#T4#
Shida throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Holliday tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
Holliday with a nice cross.
Holliday throws a front kick aimed at Shida's knee but Shida avoids it well.
Shida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holliday throws a hook to the side of Shida's head but Shida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holliday misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holliday throws a body punch but Shida moves out of range.
Shida slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holliday works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Henry Holliday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holliday 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Henry Holliday!
A very excited looking John Henry Holliday rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
WVT 142: Mahogany v Creed
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Chai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Holliday swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
Chai throws a chopping leg kick but Holliday manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Holliday flicks out a counter leg kick but Chai steps away.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Holliday lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Bigi Boi Chai has been cut.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Holliday misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a big head kick but Holliday shrugs it off.
Chai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holliday counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Holliday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chai is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Holliday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Holliday cracks Chai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Holliday has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chai to stand back up!#KD2#
Holliday feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chai sprawling to the canvas! Chai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Holliday finish him?!
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Chai misses
and Holliday counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Holliday 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.#KD2#
Holliday sends Chai crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Holliday is motioning to the referee to let Chai up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Holliday lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Chai head around and knocks him out cold! Holliday hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Henry Holliday!
John Henry Holliday was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WVT 129: Vargas v Young
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Qiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holliday.
Holliday throwing a counter right hand but Qiang manages to avoid it.
Qiang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holliday counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut.
Qiang slips a jab from Holliday.
Holliday has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Italian Job in the buildup to the fight.
Qiang lands a nice shot to the body.
Holliday is looking to clinch.
Qiang throws out a counter right but Holliday avoids it with no problem.
A lazy body kick from Qiang
and Holliday counters with a nice low kick that buckles Qiang's knee momentarily.
Qiang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Qiang clobbers Holliday with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Qiang's corner calls for a 1-2. Qiang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Qiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holliday. Holliday circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holliday closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qiang throws the left hand but Holliday avoids the punch easily.
Holliday is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Holliday blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Holliday misses the target.
Holliday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holliday was well out of range. Poor timing from Qiang.
A chopping leg kick lands by Qiang.
Qiang thows a leg kick but Holliday checks it
and Holliday counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Qiang moves into range and clinches up with Holliday.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
Holliday blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Qiang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holliday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Qiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holliday blocks an uppercut.
Qiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Qiang blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Holliday.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qiang lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
A short left from Holliday.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holliday.
Holliday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Qiang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Qiang lands a hook that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Qiang.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday blocking some punches.
Qiang working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holliday.
Holliday working aggressively here.
Qiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Holliday.
Qiang scores with a shoulder strike.
Qiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holliday blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holliday.
Holliday lands a body punch in the clinch.
Qiang misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday working aggressively here.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Holliday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday pushes Qiang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Qiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Holliday.
Qiang misses with a body punch.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Qiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holliday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Qiang working aggressively here.
Holliday softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Qiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Qiang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Qiang has a couple of punches blocked by Holliday.
Holliday lands with a right to the head.
Qiang misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Holliday.
Qiang lands a hook that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Qiang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Qiang digs a right hand into Holliday's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holliday's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holliday.
Qiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Holliday.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Holliday as the two fighters clinch.
Qiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qiang can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
Holliday blocks an uppercut.
Holliday lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Hao Qiang's cut even more.
Qiang working aggressively here.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike.
Holliday pushes Qiang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Qiang.
Qiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hollidays head.
Qiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Qiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qiang.
Qiang scores with a shoulder strike.
Holliday lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qiang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Holliday.
Qiang misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hao Qiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hao Qiang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Qiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hao Qiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qiang lands a jab to the nose.
Holliday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holliday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Qiang has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Holliday moves forwards but Qiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Qiang misses with a lunging right hand
and Holliday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qiang throws a big shot that misses.
Holliday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Qiang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang misses with an uppercut.
Holliday is looking to counter punch.
Qiang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Qiang.
Qiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.
Holliday looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Holliday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qiang.
Holliday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holliday is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A punch lands to the side of Holliday 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Qiang throws a wild body kick that Holliday sees coming a mile off.
Qiang misses with a looping left.
Holliday tried to counter with a leg kick but Qiang avoided it.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qiang moves away.
Qiang misses with a left hand
and Holliday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Hao Qiang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Holliday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body kick from Qiang.
Qiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Qiang moves out of range as Holliday strikes.#T2#
Holliday loads up on a big right hand but Qiang slips the punch.
Qiang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Qiang tries to clinch up but Holliday circles away and keeps his distance.
Holliday is looking to counter punch.
Qiang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holliday closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Qiang misses with a looping left.
Qiang tries to land a leg kick but Holliday saw it coming and moves away.
Qiang scores with a sloppy right hand. Holliday should have avoided that one.
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!
Qiang misses the jab.
Qiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Qiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qiang manages to avoid it.
A big right from Qiang misses.
Holliday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Qiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Qiang lands a leg kick that knocks Holliday off balance momentarily.
A jab from Qiang misses.
A slow jab from Qiang misses its intended target.
Qiang scores with a nice strike.
Qiang slips under a jab.
A big right from Qiang misses.
Holliday throws a lazy uppercut
and Qiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Qiang misses with a kick to the body
enabling Holliday to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#Hao Qiang's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hao Qiang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Henry Holliday!
After the fight, John Henry Holliday was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WVT 114: Siale v Madkhao
Date: Jun 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowy feints and then cracks Holliday's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holliday down.
Holliday dodges the punch combination from Bowy.
Holliday half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bowy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Bowy.
Bowy slips a straight right by Holliday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bowy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Luke Bowy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bowy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Holliday swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bowy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry Holliday!
John Henry Holliday 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Sobral misses with a head kick.
Sobral looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holliday is fending him off so far but Sobral persists. Nope, Holliday circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobral is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Sobral rushes Holliday and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holliday lands a right hand.
Sobral prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobral wants to break free but Holliday has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday lands a body shot.
Holliday tries to work over Sobral's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sobral's elbow.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A short right from Holliday on the inside.
Holliday lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Holliday.
Sobral looks winded!
Holliday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
Holliday lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holliday is leaning against Sobral and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holliday gets through Sobral's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holliday scores with a hook to the body.
Holliday softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holliday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday works on Sobral's body with a couple of short punches.
Holliday scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Sobral is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holliday lands a big right hand that drops Sobral! The killer instinct kicks in and Holliday finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Holliday!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry Holliday!
John Henry Holliday bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
RISE 138
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Holliday throws a shot from downtown. Zweihander moves away and avoids it.
John Henry Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zweihander to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like John Henry Holliday has been cut.
Holliday has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zweihander.
Holliday on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Zweihander 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zweihander keeps the fight on the outside.
Zweihander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holliday.
Zweihander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zweihander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Holliday clinches.
Holliday misses with some punches.
Zweihander blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Zweihander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zweihander lands with a short shot to the head.
Holliday misses with some punches.
Zweihander blocking some punches.
#T1#
Holliday working aggressively here.
Zweihander lands an uppercut.
Holliday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zweihander misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holliday. #BC#
Zweihander breaks the clinch.
Holliday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zweihander.
Zweihander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Holliday catches Zweihander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zweihander avoids the body shot from Holliday.
The fighters circling - Holliday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Zweihander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Holliday fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zweihander, pushing him back against the cage.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
Zweihander lands a hook that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Zweihander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zweihander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Zweihander.
Zweihander has a couple of punches blocked by Holliday.
#T2#
Zweihander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zweihander swings wildly with an uppercut but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zweihander misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday throws a head punch that misses.
Holliday presses Zweihander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zweihander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
Zweihander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holliday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holliday tries to work over Zweihander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zweihander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holliday tries to work over Zweihander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Holliday.
Holliday working aggressively here.
Zweihander lands a shot to the body.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Zweihander avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday lands a body punch.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Zweihander avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage. #T3#
A short right from Holliday.
Zweihander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zweihander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zweihander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holliday backwards. #BC#
Zweihander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zweihander lands with a cross. #CL2#
Holliday moves into range and clinches up with Zweihander.
Zweihander is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zweihander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zweihander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zweihander backwards.
Holliday lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zweihander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zweihander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zweihander digs a right hand into Holliday's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holliday's gas tank.
Holliday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zweihander is trying to push Holliday away but Holliday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holliday lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zweihander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Holliday works on Zweihander's body with a couple of short punches.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
Holliday lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holliday.
Still in the clinch, Holliday scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Zweihander is rocked!
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holliday misses with some punches.
Holliday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday throws a head punch that misses.
Holliday throws a head punch that misses.
Zweihander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zweihander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Holliday.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Zweihander avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zweihander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zweihander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Henry Holliday will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Henry Holliday's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Holliday has Zweihander up against the cage in a clinch.
Holliday prevents Zweihander from breaking the clinch.
Zweihander throws a punch but it's blocked by Holliday.
Nice body punch from Holliday. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zweihander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holliday tries to clinch but Zweihander moves out of range.
Zweihander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holliday tries to clinch up
and Zweihander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Zweihander working aggressively here.
Holliday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zweihander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holliday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zweihander presses Holliday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zweihander wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holliday gets through Zweihander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holliday scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zweihander tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zweihander blocking some punches.
Zweihander wants to get back to striking at distance but Holliday won't allow it.
#BC#
Zweihander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zweihander throws a body shot but no joy.
Holliday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holliday scores with the left hand. Zweihander knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Holliday defending well as Zweihander loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Holliday clinches.
Holliday lands with a light punch inside.
Zweihander tries a body shot but Holliday blocks it.
Zweihander gets through Holliday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holliday throws a head punch that misses.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zweihander's elbow.
Zweihander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Zweihander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Holliday moves into the clinch successfully.
John Henry Holliday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Zweihander.
Zweihander misses with the head strike.
Zweihander lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Holliday fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Zweihander.
#BC#
Zweihander breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Holliday tries to clinch there but Zweihander circles away.
Holliday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zweihander.
Holliday tries to clinch but Zweihander is having none of it.
Holliday tries to clinch there but Zweihander circles away.
Holliday closes the distance but Zweihander moves to the side
letting Zweihander counter with a right hand.
Zweihander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zweihander misses with a right hand
and Holliday counters with a left to the body.
Holliday 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.
Holliday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zweihander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holliday tries to clinch
and Zweihander counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Zweihander.
Holliday tries to clinch there but Zweihander circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Zweihander misses the target.
Zweihander throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holliday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zweihander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holliday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Holliday has Zweihander up against the cage in a clinch.
Zweihander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zweihander tries a body shot but Holliday blocks it.
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 Kurt Zweihander will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Henry Holliday's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Holliday works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Kurt Zweihander has been cut.#CL2#
Holliday gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Zweihander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holliday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zweihander.
Zweihander circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Zweihander counter with a right hand.
Zweihander throws a sloppy body shot
and Holliday counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zweihander moves out of range as Holliday strikes.
Holliday has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zweihander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zweihander swats away the attempt to clinch by Holliday.
Holliday ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Holliday cracks a nice hook into Zweihander's ribs.
Zweihander is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holliday wants to clinch up but Zweihander keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Holliday clinches up with Zweihander and pushes him back against the cage.
Zweihander can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
A short uppercut from Holliday.
Zweihander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holliday.
Holliday tries to work over Zweihander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday throws a punch but it's blocked by Zweihander.
A short body shot lands from Zweihander as the two fighters clinch.
Holliday working aggressively here.
Zweihander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holliday's elbow.
Holliday swings wildly with an uppercut but Zweihander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday tries a body shot but Zweihander blocks it.
#T2#
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
Holliday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zweihander backwards.
A short right from Holliday.
Zweihander misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holliday.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holliday.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Holliday on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Holliday fails to land.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Zweihander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Zweihander.
Zweihander pushes Holliday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Holliday fails to land.
Holliday scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holliday tries a body shot but Zweihander blocks it.
#BC#
Zweihander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurt Zweihander is winning the standup battle so far.
Holliday tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zweihander counters with a right hand to the body.
Holliday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Holliday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zweihander seems to have got his legs back now.
Holliday throws a hook but Zweihander blocks it.
Zweihander half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Holliday clinches up against the cage.
Holliday blocks an uppercut.
Zweihander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holliday.
Zweihander tries to throw a body punch but Holliday avoids it by throwing Zweihander back against the cage.
Zweihander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#KD2#
Holliday drops Zweihander onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zweihander is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Holliday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zweihander! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Holliday is unloading with more strikes now! Zweihander drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry Holliday!
A very excited looking John Henry Holliday rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
RISE 125
Date: Dec 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Holliday staying out of range there.
Holliday now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Frostulfsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holliday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holliday misses the shot to the body.
Holliday checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Holliday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holliday closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frostulfsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holliday punishes Frostulfsson's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frostulfsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook. Holliday ducked under it nicely.
Frostulfsson loads up on a big right hand but Holliday slips the punch.#CL2#
Holliday has closed the distance and engaged Frostulfsson in a clinch.
#T1#
Holliday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holliday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Frostulfsson avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Frostulfsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frostulfsson lands with a left to the head.
Frostulfsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frostulfsson backwards.
Holliday swings wildly with an uppercut but Frostulfsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Frostulfsson misses with some punches.
Frostulfsson working aggressively here.
Holliday gets through Frostulfsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frostulfsson has a couple of punches blocked by Holliday.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Frostulfsson.
Frostulfsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holliday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Holliday fails to land.
I was talking to Frostulfsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Frostulfsson tries a body shot but Holliday blocks it.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holliday throws a punch but it's blocked by Frostulfsson. #T2#
Frostulfsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frostulfsson working aggressively here.
Frostulfsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday working aggressively here.
Holliday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frostulfsson misses with a punch to the body.
Frostulfsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Frostulfsson on the inside.
Frostulfsson lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Frostulfsson fails to land.
Holliday tries a body shot but Frostulfsson blocks it.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holliday.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frostulfsson.
Holliday throws a head punch that misses.
Frostulfsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Frostulfsson as the two fighters clinch.
Frostulfsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Frostulfsson avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday tries a body shot but Frostulfsson blocks it.
Holliday scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frostulfsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holliday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frostulfsson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holliday.
Frostulfsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frostulfsson prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday working aggressively here.
Holliday lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frostulfsson or not.
Frostulfsson lands a nice uppercut.
Frostulfsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Frostulfsson avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday scores with a hook to the body.
Holliday lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frostulfsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frostulfsson misses with some punches.
Holliday lands a shot to the body.
Frostulfsson is breathing heavily.#T4#
Holliday scores with a shoulder strike.
Holliday digs a right hand underneath Frostulfsson's ribcage. Frostulfsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holliday scores with a hook to the body.
Holliday can't find room to land a body shot as Frostulfsson controls the action.
Frostulfsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frostulfsson working aggressively here.
Frostulfsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holliday lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holliday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frostulfsson backwards.
Holliday scores with a shoulder strike.
Frostulfsson blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday lands with a right to the head.
Holliday can't find room to land a body shot as Frostulfsson controls the action.
Holliday is leaning against Frostulfsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holliday lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Holliday as the two fighters clinch.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frostulfsson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holliday.
Frostulfsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Holliday.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Henry Holliday dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Holliday clinches up against the cage.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frostulfsson's elbow.
Holliday misses with some punches.
Frostulfsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frostulfssons head.
Frostulfsson working aggressively here.
Holliday tries a body shot but Frostulfsson blocks it.
Holliday lands a nice uppercut.
Frostulfsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Frostulfsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frostulfsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holliday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday lands an uppercut.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frostulfsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Holliday lands an uppercut.
Frostulfsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frostulfsson misses with some punches.
Frostulfsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frostulfsson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holliday.
Holliday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frostulfsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frostulfsson misses with the head strike.
Frostulfsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frostulfsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frostulfsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John Henry Holliday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Holliday.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holliday.
Holliday lands a nice uppercut.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Frostulfsson controls his hands.
Holliday gets through Frostulfsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holliday softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Frostulfsson avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holliday misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frostulfsson.
Holliday lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holliday lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holliday lands a hook that snaps the head of Frostulfsson backwards.
Frostulfsson prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holliday lands a shot to the body.
Frostulfsson blocks an uppercut.
Holliday works on Frostulfsson's body with a couple of short punches.#KD2#
Holliday drops Frostulfsson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Frostulfsson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Frostulfsson is rocked!
Holliday scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Frostulfsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frostulfsson.
Holliday pushes Frostulfsson against the cage. Holliday is working some dirty boxing. Holliday pushes off with a quick right hook! Frostulfsson goes down! Frostulfsson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Holliday moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry Holliday!
A very excited looking John Henry Holliday 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:
RISE 115
Date: Nov 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Holliday rushes Ueda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holliday lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holliday lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Holliday.
Holliday blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holliday lands a nice shot to the body.
Ueda is breathing heavily.
Holliday digs a right hand underneath Ueda's ribcage. Ueda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Holliday.
Holliday lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holliday lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Holliday.
Holliday softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Holliday.
A body shot lands from Holliday.
Holliday lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Ueda has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holliday lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Holliday.
Holliday lands a nice uppercut.
Holliday pushes Ueda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Holliday.
Nice body punch from Holliday.
A short right from Holliday on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Holliday.
Holliday scores with a shot to the side of Ueda's head. #T1#
Holliday lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ueda backwards.
A short right from Holliday.
Holliday cracks Ueda with a nice body shot.
Holliday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holliday.
Holliday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holliday scores with a hook to the body.
Holliday presses Ueda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Holliday on the inside.
Holliday lands with a short shot to the head.
Holliday lands a nice uppercut.
Holliday scores with a hook to the body.
Holliday scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holliday presses Ueda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holliday stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holliday scores with a shot to the side of Ueda's head.
Holliday stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Holliday on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holliday.
A short right from Holliday.
Holliday gets through Ueda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holliday lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holliday is working Ueda over against the cage.#T2#
Holliday lands a right hand.
Holliday scores with a hook to the body.
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holliday works on Ueda's body with a couple of short punches.
Holliday lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Holliday.
Nice body punch from Holliday.
Holliday lands a hook that snaps the head of Ueda backwards.
Holliday pushes Ueda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holliday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holliday lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Ueda is rocked!
Holliday lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ueda backwards.
Oh Ueda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holliday dips a shoulder and cracks Ueda with a mighty uppercut! Ueda falls back against the cage and Holliday unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ueda is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Holliday screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry Holliday!
During a confident post fight interview, John Henry Holliday thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RISE 102: McVicker v Green
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Lewis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Holliday moves away from the strike by Lewis.
Lewis slips under a jab.
Holliday lands a body shot.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Holliday rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holliday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holliday lands with a light punch inside.
Holliday lands with a light punch inside.
Holliday lands with a left to the head.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Holliday.
Holliday lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday misses with some punches.
Lewis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Holliday.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holliday.
Lewis lands with a light punch inside.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Lewis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holliday looks winded!
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Holliday takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like John Henry Holliday has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Holliday fails to land.
Lewis landing knees to the head.
Lewis struggles to land a body shot inside as Holliday controls his hands.
Holliday throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lewis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lewis obliges.
A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
A body shot lands from Lewis.
A knee to the head by Lewis.
A body shot lands from Lewis.
Lewis looking to throw knees to the head but Holliday is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Lewis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis lands with a right to the head.
Lewis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holliday has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holliday prevents a body shot from Lewis.
Lewis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lewis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Lewis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holliday.
Lewis tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis misses with a knee to the head.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Holliday. #BC#
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
Lewis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Holliday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lewis can pounce on him.
Lewis throws a head kick but Holliday moves out of range.
It seemed like Holliday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Holliday.
Lewis looks to land a left hand but Holliday moved out of range nicely.
Lewis scoring well with a low kick there.
Holliday takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holliday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holliday moves out of range of the body kick from Lewis.
Lewis lands a jab to the nose.
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lewis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lewis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holliday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Lewis misses with a double jab.
Holliday tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis looks for the body kick but Holliday saw that one coming. #CL2#
Holliday drives through and clinches with Lewis against the cage.
Holliday tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holliday tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Holliday scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head. #CUT2#It looks like Lennox Lewis has been cut.
Lewis works on Holliday's body with a couple of short punches.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holliday lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Holliday has Lewis pressed against the cage, preventing Lewis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Holliday misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Lewis lands with a hook. Holliday tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lewis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holliday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lewis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holliday swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holliday throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Holliday clinches.
Lewis prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis tries to land knees in the clinch but Holliday avoids the damage to the body.
Lewis misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch but Holliday keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis is working Holliday over against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A body shot lands from Lewis.
#BC#
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holliday on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lewis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennox Lewis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lewis connects with an inside leg kick.
Holliday tries to clinch up.
It looked like Lewis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis slips a straight right by Holliday.
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holliday throws out the jab.
Lewis cracks Holliday with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lewis connects with a leg kick.
Lewis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Holliday lunges at Lewis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lewis's hand.
Holliday tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holliday has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lewis finds it's way round the side to connect with Holliday's head.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Holliday ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
John Henry Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis keeps Holliday at a distance using the push kick.
Holliday takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lewis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.
Holliday takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Holliday connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holliday tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Holliday throws a big shot that misses.
Holliday works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
Holliday throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis throws a head kick that half lands.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lewis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Holliday jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lewis lands with a nice body kick.
Lewis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holliday walks into a left hand.
Lewis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lewis scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Holliday darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Holliday.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holliday avoiding damage as Lewis throws knees to the body.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Holliday lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lewis connects with a knee to the head.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Holliday's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lewis lands a nice shot that snaps Holliday's head back.
Lewis throws a hook but Holliday blocks it.
Lewis thuds his shin into the meat of Holliday's side.
A jab from Lewis does it's job there.#CL2#
Holliday fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lewis, pushing him back against the cage.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis lands a shot to the body.
Lewis scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lewis.
Nice shot lands for Lewis.
Lewis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lewis throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Holliday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lewis can pounce on him.
Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holliday.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holliday can do to turn this around?
Lewis moves away from the strike by Holliday.
Holliday moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lewis.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holliday walks into a left hand.
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lewis.
A left lands for Lewis.
Holliday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holliday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Holliday.
Lewis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lewis feints and then cracks Holliday's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holliday down. #CL2#
Holliday gets a clinch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lennox Lewis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Lewis tries to land knees in the clinch but Holliday avoids the damage to the body.
Lewis lands a body punch.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lewis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holliday swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday lands with a light punch inside.
Lewis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holliday or not.
Lewis unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holliday gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lewis.
Lewis scores with a hook.
Lewis connects with an inside leg kick.
Lewis scores with a punch to the head.
Lewis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennox Lewis dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis catches Holliday with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lewis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Lewis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holliday has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lewis finds it's way round the side to connect with Holliday's head.
Holliday has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holliday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lennox Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis scores with a jab.
Lewis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lewis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holliday throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
Holliday misses with a hook to the body
and Lewis counters with an inside leg kick.
Holliday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holliday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holliday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Holliday.
Lewis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holliday under the eye.
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!
Lewis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holliday swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
#T1##CL2#
Holliday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holliday is defending well for now.
Lewis scores with a shoulder strike.
Holliday prevents a body shot from Lewis.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday avoiding damage as Lewis throws knees to the body.
Holliday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Holliday's head.
Lewis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Holliday lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Still in the clinch, Lewis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Holliday.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hollidays head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lewis.
Holliday tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John Henry Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lewis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lewis digs a right hand underneath Holliday's ribcage. Holliday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lewis trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lewis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lewis pushes Holliday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lewis lands a left hand.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holliday is defending well for now.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lewis.
Holliday lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Lewis - that landed with a thud.
Lewis lands a hook that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Lewis scores a nice knee to the body.
Lewis working Holliday over with knees to the body.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lewis presses Holliday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lewis lands with a left to the head.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Holliday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Lewis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
Lewis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lewis obliges.
Nice body punch from Lewis.
Lewis lands with a short shot to the head.
Lewis lands a shot to the body.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lewis landing knees to the body.
Holliday takes a shot to the head.
Lennox Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holliday misses with some punches.
Lewis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lewis working Holliday over with knees to the body.
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!
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
Lewis misses with a knee to the head.
Lewis lands a hook that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Holliday throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis. #T4#
Lewis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holliday in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holliday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis tries to land knees in the clinch but Holliday avoids the damage to the body.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Holliday.
A short uppercut from Holliday.
Lewis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holliday has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holliday stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Holliday.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Holliday.
Holliday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday prevents a body shot from Lewis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lennox Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lewis 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennox Lewis! |
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Event:
RISE: Romano vs Peramaki
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Spartakov looks to land a right hand but Holliday moved out of range.
Spartakov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Mikail Spartakov has been cut.
Spartakov lands with a good body shot.
Spartakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
John Henry Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spartakov at a distance.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Spartakov.
Spartakov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
Spartakov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spartakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
Spartakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holliday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holliday misses with a lunging right hand
and Spartakov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Holliday gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartakov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spartakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Holliday.
#T1#
Holliday pushes Spartakov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday managing to block the knees to the body from Spartakov.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike.
Spartakov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holliday blocks it with crossed arms.
Holliday definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spartakov stalling in the clinch but Holliday improves position.
A shot in the inside from Holliday.
A short right from Holliday on the inside.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spartakov misses with a body punch.
Spartakov working aggressively here.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
Holliday swings wildly with an uppercut but Spartakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spartakov lands a shoulder strike.
Holliday lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holliday misses with the head strike.
Holliday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Spartakov throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Holliday swings wildly with an uppercut but Spartakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
Holliday misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holliday misses with some punches.
Spartakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spartakov scores with a shot to the side of Holliday's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Holliday.
Spartakov cracks Holliday with a nice body shot.
Holliday lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holliday.
Spartakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holliday pushes Spartakov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spartakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spartakov blocking some punches.
Holliday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holliday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Spartakov trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spartakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spartakov misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Holliday.
Spartakov looks winded!
A short uppercut from Holliday.
Holliday lands a right hand.
Spartakov misses with a knee to the head.
Spartakov trying to control the position but instead, Holliday has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spartakov into the cage.
Holliday lands with a short shot to the head.
Holliday stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Spartakov.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holliday lands a shot to the body.
Holliday lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holliday works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holliday digs a right hand into Spartakov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartakov's gas tank.
Holliday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday swings wildly with an uppercut but Spartakov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Holliday gets through Spartakov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holliday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Holliday.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holliday presses Spartakov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Mikail Spartakov's cut even more.
Holliday lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holliday works on Spartakov's body with a couple of short punches.
Holliday lands with a light punch inside.
Holliday tries to work over Spartakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spartakov takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holliday is leaning against Spartakov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holliday lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spartakov backwards.
Holliday scores with a shoulder strike.
Holliday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holliday gets through Spartakov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Holliday.
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Henry Holliday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikail Spartakov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Holliday takes a swing at Spartakov's ribcage but misses.
Holliday scores with a body shot.
Holliday fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spartakov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holliday digs a good body shot into Spartakov's ribs.
A cross from Holliday lands.
Holliday lands a body shot.
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Holliday has closed the distance and engaged Spartakov in a clinch.
Spartakov can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
Spartakov misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Holliday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday lands a nice shot to the body.
Holliday lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spartakov backwards.
Holliday lands with a right to the head. #CUT#The cut above Mikail Spartakov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Spartakov is rocked!
Spartakov is breathing heavily.
Holliday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spartakov is still on wobbly legs! Can Holliday finish him?
Holliday digs a right hand into Spartakov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartakov's gas tank.
Holliday lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Spartakov to his knees! Holliday keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry Holliday!
A relieved looking John Henry Holliday 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:
AWC 2022 - Finals
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Holliday connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Liam Higgins has been cut.
Nice body punch from Holliday.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Higgins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holliday connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Higgins momentarily.
Holliday misses with a jab to the body
and Higgins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holliday thinking.
Holliday scores with a jab.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Holliday has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Aesthetic Regime in the buildup to the fight.
Higgins throws a hook but Holliday blocks it.
Holliday swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holliday works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the body from Holliday misses
and Higgins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holliday misses with a left hand
and Higgins makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Holliday really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holliday lands with a nice body punch.
Holliday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgins throws out the jab.
Holliday throws out a powerful jab.
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday misses with a shot to the body
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Higgins jabs Holliday right on the nose. Holliday blinks but takes it well.
Holliday connects with the punch.
Holliday misses with a hook
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.
Holliday smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holliday.
Holliday is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holliday throws a poor cross that misses
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Holliday connects with a looping right hand.
Holliday throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Holliday looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holliday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Higgins takes one on the button.
Holliday avoids the body shot from Higgins.
#T2#
Holliday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holliday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgins.
Holliday is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Higgins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holliday throws a big shot that misses.
Holliday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holliday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holliday thinking.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
Holliday swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Holliday if he has to take too many more of those.
Higgins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Holliday misses with a right hand
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holliday misses with a body punch
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgins ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Holliday's jaw. Holliday's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Higgins does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Higgins!
A very excited looking Liam Higgins 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:
Slavic FL 22
Date: Apr 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Holliday scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holliday changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holliday wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beer is breathing heavily.
Holliday lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holliday, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#It looks like Tony Beer has been cut.
Holliday drops Beer with a big left hand! Beer is injured, injured bad! Holliday jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry Holliday!
A very excited looking John Henry Holliday 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:
Outlaw Test 4
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Five misses with a kick to the body
and Two counters with a three punch combo that has Five backing up. Five nods at Two to acknowledge the strikes.
Five keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Two avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Two.
Five misses with a takedown attempt - Two sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Two clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Two breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Two shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Two showed some decent athleticism there.
Five is looking to control Two's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Five avoid being mounted?#T1#
Five is looking to improve his position.
Two takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Two works his foot free and advances to mount.
Five can't escape the position.
Two controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Five throwing hammer fists to the chest of Two. What's that going to do exactly? #T2#
Two controlling from mount.
Five is looking to improve his position but Two isn't that keen on the idea.
Two throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Two can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Five is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Test Two comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Two 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Two!
Test Two decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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