Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld live 16
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Holmstrom looks to land a left hand but Frankies moved out of range nicely.
Holmstrom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holmstrom leaves Frankies with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Holmstrom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frankies blocks a jab.
Holmstrom misses with an uppercut. Frankies saw that one coming.
Frankies changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Holmstrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmstrom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frankies looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Frankies looking to score a takedown here. Holmstrom is defending well but Frankies drives through and ends up in Holmstrom's guard.
Frankies is stalling in the full guard.
Frankies's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Holmstrom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmstrom tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Holmstrom wants to stand up but Frankies is controlling him.
Frankies content to stall in guard here.
More stalling from Frankies.
Let's hope that Frankies has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holmstrom wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Frankies manages to pass to side control.
Holmstrom is trying to stand up here but Frankies is controlling him well.
Holmstrom looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Frankies is taking a breather. Holmstrom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Holmstrom is looking to get back to is feet but Frankies passes into side control.
Holmstrom being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Holmstrom wants to get back to his feet but Frankies is dominant here and he's now got Holmstrom's back!
Frankies controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Frankies has got one arm under Holmstrom's chin. This could be trouble... Holmstrom trying to control the other hand but Frankies gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Holmstrom has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edgar Frankies!
A very excited looking Edgar Frankies 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.

Event: Nfld FN 24
Date: Oct 20, 2022

#R1#
Tarlah misses with a jab to the body
and Tarlah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmstrom misses with a hook. Tarlah ducked under it nicely.
Tarlah tries to counter with a takedown but Holmstrom is quick to defend against it.
Tarlah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holmstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Holmstrom gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tarlah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarlah stops Holmstrom from standing up.
Tarlah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holmstrom's head.
Holmstrom is looking to stand up but Tarlah isn't so interested in that idea.
Tarlah has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tarlah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tarlah chips away with some ground and pound.
Tarlah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tarlah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tarlah scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#Holmstrom is rocked!
Tarlah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holmstrom is still in real trouble! Can Tarlah finish him?
Tarlah loads up on a big left hand. Holmstrom felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tarlah looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Holmstrom can't hide his disappointment, as Tarlah celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
During a confident post fight interview, Balink Tarlah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld FN 21
Date: Sep 22, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Dude closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holmstrom.
Dude stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holmstrom is trying to break free.
Dude keeps control of Holmstrom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holmstrom has had enough of the clinch but Dude keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Dude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Dude drives through and clinches with Holmstrom against the cage.
Holmstrom wants to get back to striking at distance but Dude won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dude is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Holmstrom wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Holmstrom breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dude darts in and clinches Holmstrom up against the cage.
Dude avoiding damage.
Holmstrom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Holmstrom's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Dude breaks from the clinch.
Dude scores with a jab.
Holmstrom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holmstrom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmstrom misses with a left hand
and Dude counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Dude scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holmstrom in his tracks.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch but Holmstrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dude looks to throw a body kick
and Holmstrom counters with a nice uppercut.
Dude throws a series of punches but Holmstrom avoids them all with ease.
Dude tries to clinch but Holmstrom moves out of range.
Dude tries to clinch but Holmstrom moves away
and Dude takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dude rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmstrom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmstrom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dude tries to clinch but Holmstrom moves out of range.
Dude throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dude darts in trying to clinch
and Dude takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC2#
Dude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmstrom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Holmstrom counters with a stiff right hand.
Dude falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holmstrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Holmstrom - just one landing.
Dude throws a lazy head kick
and Holmstrom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dude doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmstrom circles away.
Holmstrom throws a big shot that misses.
Dude is looking for the big counter here.
Dude is looking to clinch.
Dude throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holmstrom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Holmstrom misses with a hook.
Dude blocks a jab.
Holmstrom misses with an uppercut. Dude saw that one coming.
Dude fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dude misses with a shot to the body
and Holmstrom counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Dude has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Holmstrom breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Dude closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holmstrom is looking to break free of the clinch but Dude has double underhooks.
Holmstrom tries to break the clinch but Dude is controlling the position.
Holmstrom tries to circle away but Dude has him pinned against the cage.
Holmstrom has had enough of the clinch but Dude keeps him there for the moment.
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 Theodore Holmstrom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Holmstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Holmstrom throws a hook but Dude blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Holmstrom.
Dude misses with a series of wild punches.
Dude throws a sloppy body shot
and Holmstrom counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmstrom throws a big shot that misses.
Holmstrom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dude misses with a body shot.
Holmstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Dude.
Dude lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dude tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holmstrom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dude misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Dude bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dude unleashes a big counter combination but Holmstrom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Holmstrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Dude forces Holmstrom back against the cage and clinches.
Holmstrom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dude is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holmstrom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holmstrom wants to get back to striking at distance but Dude won't allow it.
Holmstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmstrom wants to break free but Dude has control.
Dude stalling in the clinch.
Dude blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Holmstrom is trying to break the clinch but Dude is controlling him.#BC2#
Dude pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dude gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Dude manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Dude takes the fight into the clinch.
Holmstrom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holmstrom wants to get back to striking at distance but Dude won't allow it.
Dude keeps control of Holmstrom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holmstrom holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Holmstrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch but Holmstrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dude lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holmstrom circles away quickly and effectively.
Holmstrom avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Dude gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dude leaning against his opponent.
Holmstrom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dude's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dude taking a breather.
Holmstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Holmstrom is trying to force a seperation but Dude has the dominant position.
Holmstrom is trying to break the clinch but Dude has him pressed against the cage.
Dude leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dude is trying to maintain a safe position but Holmstrom gets an underhook and turns Dude into the cage.
Holmstrom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holmstrom tries to break free but Dude pushes him back against the cage.
Holmstrom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Holmstrom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dude keeps control of Holmstrom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holmstrom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dude has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Dude showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dude bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holmstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dude.
Holmstrom lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Holmstrom looks to land a right hand but Dude moved out of range.
Holmstrom slips a jab and a cross from Dude.
Dude misses with a double jab
letting Holmstrom counter with a right hand.
Holmstrom catches Dude with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dude looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmstrom is fending him off so far but Dude persists. Nope, Holmstrom circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmstrom misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Dude closes the distance and clinches.
Dude lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holmstrom backwards.
Holmstrom tries to break free but Dude pushes him back against the cage.
Holmstrom is looking to break free of the clinch but Dude has double underhooks. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Holmstrom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dude has him pressed against the cage.
Dude keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmstrom's efforts to push away.
Dude keeps control of Holmstrom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Dude - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Holmstrom is trying to break the clinch but Dude is controlling him.
Holmstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmstrom is looking to break free of the clinch but Dude has double underhooks. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holmstrom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Holmstrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dude swinging wildly here.
The Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmstrom looks to land a left hand but Dude moved out of range nicely.
Dude throws a counter combo.
Holmstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Dude.
A swing and a miss from Holmstrom.
Dude ducks under a wild hook from Holmstrom.
A nice side step and Dude releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Holmstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Dude's shoulder, as Dude tries to avoid the shot.
Dude lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holmstrom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holmstrom looks to throw the jab but Dude is out of range. #CL2#
Dude forces Holmstrom back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Dude breaks the clinch. #T3#
Dude tries to clinch
and Holmstrom counters with a straight right hand.
Dude moves away from the strike by Holmstrom.
Dude avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dude is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Holmstrom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dude.
Dude throws a combination that misses
and Holmstrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Dude clinches up with Holmstrom and pushes him back against the cage.
Dude stalling in the clinch.
Dude is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holmstrom is keeping busy.
Holmstrom is trying to break the clinch but Dude has him pressed against the cage.
Holmstrom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Holmstrom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Dude breaks from the clinch.
Dude moves out of range as Holmstrom strikes.
Dude wants to clinch up but Holmstrom keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Holmstrom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dude keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmstrom.
Dude tries to clinch but Holmstrom is having none of it.
The Dude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmstrom missing with a left hand there. Dude was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dude wants to clinch up but Holmstrom keeps it at a distance.
Dude displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Holmstrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dude tries to clinch
and Holmstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmstrom misses with a hook. Dude ducked under it nicely.

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 Theodore Holmstrom.
I think Holmstrom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Holmstrom!

Event: Nfld live 8
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Holmstrom lands a jab.
Dix fails with the takedown
and Holmstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Holmstrom as Dix shoots in.
Dix blocks a jab.
Dix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holmstrom throws out the jab.
Dix dives in and grabs Holmstrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmstrom pushes down on Dix's head and hops out.
Theodore Holmstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Dix.
Dix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dix moves out of range of the strikes.
Dix with the counter takedown but Holmstrom avoids it easily.
Dix looks for a takedown but Holmstrom sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmstrom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holmstrom throws a hook to the side of Dix's head but Dix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmstrom scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Holmstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Dix.
Holmstrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holmstrom scores with a jab.
Dix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmstrom.
And Dix tries to counter it with a takedown but Holmstrom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Holmstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Dix's shoulder, as Dix tries to avoid the shot.
Dix moves away from the strike by Holmstrom.
Theodore Holmstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dix slips a straight right by Holmstrom.
Holmstrom lands a nice shot that snaps Dix's head back.
Holmstrom misses with an uppercut.
Dix with the counter takedown but Holmstrom avoids it easily.
Holmstrom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dix fails with the takedown
enabling Holmstrom to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Dix is rocked!#T2#
Holmstrom misses with a straight left.
Dix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holmstrom swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Holmstrom misses the target.
Dix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmstrom.
Dix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dix fails to land the takedown.
Dix looks winded!
Holmstrom misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmstrom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holmstrom lands a nice shot that snaps Dix's head back.
Nice defenses there by Dix.
Holmstrom loads up on a big right hand but Dix slips the punch.
Holmstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dix.
Holmstrom with a hook.
Holmstrom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Holmstrom throws a jab when Dix was well out of range.
Holmstrom misses with a straight right.
And Dix tries to counter it with a takedown but Holmstrom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Holmstrom throws a shot from downtown. Dix moves away and avoids it.
Holmstrom throws the left hand but Dix avoids the punch easily.
Holmstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dix.
Holmstrom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dix darts in looking for a takedown but Holmstrom gets double underhooks and turns Dix into the cage.
Dix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.
Nice defenses there by Dix.
Holmstrom with a nice cross.
Dix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmstrom.
Dix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmstrom.
A slow jab from Holmstrom misses its intended target. #T4#
Dix fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmstrom is looking to counter punch.
Holmstrom lands the left hand.
Dix blocks a jab.
Dix moves away from the strike by Holmstrom.
Holmstrom misses with a straight left.
Dix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dix.
Holmstrom stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Holmstrom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Holmstrom misses with a hook.
We've been informed that Dix has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Holmstrom misses the jab.
Holmstrom throws a shot from downtown. Dix moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Holmstrom misses.
Dix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holmstrom misses with a straight left.
Dix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dix.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmstrom misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holmstrom counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmstrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.#T1#
Dix slips under a jab from Holmstrom.
Dix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holmstrom defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Dix.
Dix feints the counter takedown.
Holmstrom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Holmstrom has got the better of the exchanges.
Holmstrom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dix shoots in for a double leg but Holmstrom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Theodore Holmstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Dix.
Holmstrom misses with a looping left.
Dix changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holmstrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmstrom throws a looping overhand right but Dix ducks down to avoid it.
Holmstrom misses with a looping left.
Dix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmstrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Holmstrom misses.
Holmstrom throws a lazy right hand but Dix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holmstrom defends it well.#T2#
Holmstrom throws a lazy right hand but Dix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theodore Holmstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmstrom.
Dix slips under a jab from Holmstrom.
Dix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dix.
Dix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holmstrom defends it well.
Dix misses with a takedown attempt - Holmstrom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Holmstrom as Dix shoots in.
Dix is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Holmstrom misses its intended target.
Holmstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmstrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Holmstrom misses its intended target. #T3#
Holmstrom throws a shot from downtown. Dix moves away and avoids it.
Holmstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dix with the counter takedown but Holmstrom avoids it easily.
Dix slips a jab from Holmstrom.
Dix slips under a jab from Holmstrom.
Dix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holmstrom throws the left hand but Dix avoids the punch easily.
Dix with a poor takedown
and Holmstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmstrom misses with a hook.
Dix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from Holmstrom.
Dix is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmstrom finish him?
Dix ducks under a wild hook from Holmstrom.
Nice defenses there by Dix.
Dix with the counter takedown but Holmstrom avoids it easily.#T4#
Dix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holmstrom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Holmstrom misses.
Dix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Dix.
Dix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmstrom.
Dix changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holmstrom misses with a hook. Dix ducked under it nicely.
Dix shoots in for a double leg but Holmstrom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holmstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Dix's shoulder, as Dix tries to avoid the shot.
Dix seems to have recovered his senses.
Dix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holmstrom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmstrom is fending him off so far but Dix persists. Nope, Holmstrom circles away and we're back to standing.
Dix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holmstrom circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Holmstrom dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Holmstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmstrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dix with the counter takedown but Holmstrom avoids it easily.
Holmstrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dix can do to turn this around?
Holmstrom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holmstrom tests Dix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holmstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom throws a hook but Dix blocks it.
Dix has his takedown stuffed
and Holmstrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dix moves away from the strike by Holmstrom.
A big left from Holmstrom misses.
Holmstrom loads up on a big right hand but Dix slips the punch.#T1#
Dix slips a jab from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom throws out a loose jab but Dix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmstrom lands a jab to the head.
Dix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.
Dix is trying desperately to land a takedown but Holmstrom is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dix.
A jab from Holmstrom misses.
Decent striking displayed by Holmstrom there.
Holmstrom looks to land a left hand but Dix moved out of range nicely.
Dix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmstrom throws a jab when Dix was well out of range.
Dix with the counter takedown but Holmstrom avoids it easily.
Holmstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Dix's shoulder, as Dix tries to avoid the shot.
Dix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmstrom misses with a looping left.#T2#
Dix slips under a jab from Holmstrom.
Dix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holmstrom defends it well.
Dix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Holmstrom misses.
Dix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holmstrom but Holmstrom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holmstrom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dix shoots for a takedown but Holmstrom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Theodore Holmstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Dix.
Holmstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dix.
Dix with the counter takedown but Holmstrom avoids it easily.
A jab from Holmstrom does it's job there.
Dix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dix staying out of range there.#T3#
Dix misses with a takedown
and Holmstrom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holmstrom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holmstrom throws a looping overhand right but Dix ducks down to avoid it.
Dix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dix slips a jab from Holmstrom.
Dix misses with a takedown attempt
letting Holmstrom counter with a right hand.
Holmstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dix.
Holmstrom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dix shoots and misses
and Holmstrom counters with a big right hand! Oh Dix is in trouble here! Holmstrom follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Holmstrom!

Event: Nfld FN 17
Date: Aug 18, 2022

#R1#
Holmstrom throws a looping overhand right but Mada ducks down to avoid it.
Mada takes one to the chin there.
Holmstrom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holmstrom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holmstrom misses with a looping left.
A jab from Holmstrom misses.
Mada half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Holmstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut lands for Holmstrom. That snapped Mada's head back. #ROC2#Mada is rocked!
Mada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holmstrom avoids it really well and circles away.
Oh Mada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmstrom drops Mada with a straight right hand, right on the button! Holmstrom follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Holmstrom!
In defeat, Gajah Mada stepped up to the mic, saying 'World please forgive Me'.

Event: Nfld raw 2
Date: Aug 01, 2022

#R1#
Holmstrom throws a looping overhand right but Dix ducks down to avoid it.
Dix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dix takes one on the button.
Holmstrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmstrom misses with an uppercut.
Dix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holmstrom checks it well.
A clash of legs there as Holmstrom blocks the low kick.
Dix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holmstrom misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmstrom misses with a right hand
and Dix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Holmstrom connects with a looping right hand.
Dix misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Holmstrom misses the target.
A jab from Holmstrom misses.
Dix connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Dix throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmstrom.
Holmstrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Holmstrom misses.
Holmstrom misses with a left hand
and Dix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmstrom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Theodore Holmstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmstrom checks a low kick from Dix.
Dix connects with a solid leg kick.
Holmstrom misses with a looping right.
Dix feints a counter leg kick.
Dix walks into a straight right hand from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom throws a hook to the side of Dix's head but Dix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dix.
A slow jab from Dix misses its intended target.
Holmstrom throws an off balance right hand
and Dix counters with a leg kick.
Dix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Dix with the inside leg kick.
Holmstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Dix's shoulder, as Dix tries to avoid the shot.
Dix flicks out a counter leg kick but Holmstrom steps away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmstrom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Holmstrom misses.
Dix throws a chopping leg kick but Holmstrom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dix misses with a low kick.
Dix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dix is looking to chop away at Holmstrom's legs.
Dix scoring well with a low kick there.
Dix takes one to the chin there.
Holmstrom throws a looping overhand right but Dix ducks down to avoid it.
Dix misses with a low kick.
Dix takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Dix is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Aiden Dix has been cut.#T3#
Holmstrom throws an off balance right hand
and Dix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holmstrom's knee momentarily.
Dix is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmstrom finish him?
The fighters circling - Holmstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dix feints a counter leg kick.
Dix seems to have recovered his senses.
Holmstrom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Dix tenderised Holmstrom's leg. Holmstrom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Holmstrom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holmstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmstrom misses with a hook
and Dix counters with a thumping low kick.
Holmstrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dix tries a quick counter leg kick but Holmstrom is wise to it.
Holmstrom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dix ducks under a wild hook from Holmstrom.
Dix slips a straight right by Holmstrom.
Holmstrom throws a big shot that misses.
Dix slips under a jab from Holmstrom.
Dix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmstrom.
Dix connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Dix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holmstrom's sensitive parts.
We've been informed that Dix has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dix misses with a low kick.
Holmstrom throws a right hand that misses
and Dix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holmstrom's knee momentarily.
Holmstrom throws a poor cross that misses
and Dix counters with an outside leg kick.
Holmstrom missing with a left hand there. Dix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dix scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmstrom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dix blocks a jab.
Dix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmstrom.
Dix throws a leg kick but Holmstrom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Holmstrom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dix counters with a nice leg kick.
Dix scores with a hook.
Dix moves away from the strike by Holmstrom.
Dix tries a quick counter leg kick but Holmstrom is wise to it.
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 Theodore Holmstrom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aiden Dix's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Holmstrom takes one on the button.
Theodore Holmstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Dix staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Dix.
Dix only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holmstrom misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holmstrom throws the left hand but Dix avoids the punch easily.
Holmstrom cracks Dix with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holmstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Dix's shoulder, as Dix tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Holmstrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmstrom connects with the punch.
Dix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holmstrom misses with a hook
and Dix counters with a nice leg kick.
Dix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dix throws a leg kick which misses Holmstrom's front leg but catches the back leg as Holmstrom tries to avoid it. #T1#
Jab, jab by Holmstrom - just one landing.
Holmstrom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dix. Dix obviously looking to wear him down.
Dix tries a low kick but Holmstrom avoids it.
Holmstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dix.
Dix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom throws a jab when Dix was well out of range.
Dix throws a shot from downtown. Holmstrom moves away and avoids it.
Holmstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dix connects with a leg kick.
Dix wants to land a leg kick but Holmstrom is out of range.
Holmstrom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holmstrom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dix momentarily.
Holmstrom looks to throw the jab but Dix is out of range.
Holmstrom throws a lazy right hand but Dix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Holmstrom misses with a hook. Dix ducked under it nicely.
Holmstrom loads up on a big right hand but Dix slips the punch.
Holmstrom misses with an uppercut.
Dix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holmstrom checks it well.
Dix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.
Dix was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Holmstrom throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holmstrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Dix connects with an inside leg kick.
Dix moves away from the strike by Holmstrom.
Holmstrom throws a poor cross that misses
and Dix counters with a thumping low kick.
Holmstrom throws an off balance right hand
and Dix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holmstrom's knee momentarily.
Holmstrom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Dix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holmstrom throws a poor cross that misses
and Dix counters with a thumping low kick.
Holmstrom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dix.
Dix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Dix is predictable there
and Holmstrom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmstrom misses with a hook. Dix ducked under it nicely.
Dix only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Holmstrom scores with a nice right hand.
Holmstrom throws out a loose jab but Dix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dix.
Holmstrom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dix throws a solid leg kick but Holmstrom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dix.
Holmstrom throwing a counter right hand but Dix manages to avoid it.
Holmstrom misses with a hook
and Dix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holmstrom's knee momentarily.
Dix defending well as Holmstrom loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Dix is looking to slow Holmstrom down with leg kicks.
Dix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmstrom.
A jab from Dix finds it's way through Holmstrom's defenses.
Dix thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Holmstrom misses its intended target.
Dix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw 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 big right from Holmstrom misses.
Good leg kick by Dix.
Dix slips under a jab from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom throws a poor cross that misses
and Dix counters with a low kick, right behind Holmstrom 's knee.
Holmstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dix throws a leg kick
and Holmstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Holmstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Holmstrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aiden Dix's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Holmstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dix.
Dix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom backing away here, and Dix unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Holmstrom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dix counters with a nice leg kick.
Holmstrom throws a right hand that misses
and Dix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Holmstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmstrom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holmstrom moves out of range of the leg kick from Dix.
Dix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom throws a jab when Dix was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dix throws a front kick aimed at Holmstrom's knee but Holmstrom avoids it well.
Holmstrom throws a lazy right hand but Dix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dix throws a leg kick
and Holmstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmstrom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Holmstrom misses with an uppercut.
Dix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holmstrom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That kick from Dix tenderised Holmstrom's leg. Holmstrom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dix tries to land a leg kick but Holmstrom saw it coming and moves away.
Holmstrom misses with a left hand
and Dix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holmstrom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Holmstrom blocks the low kick.
Holmstrom misses with a hook. Dix ducked under it nicely.
Holmstrom blocks a leg kick.
Holmstrom throws a lazy right hand but Dix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dix ducks under a wild hook from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom misses with a looping right.
Dix appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Dix takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dix just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Dix, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmstrom misses with a looping right.
Dix only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dix blocks a jab.
Dix only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmstrom misses the target.
Holmstrom throws a lazy uppercut
and Dix counters with an inside leg kick.
Dix ducks under a wild hook from Holmstrom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmstrom misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dix.
Holmstrom throws a lazy uppercut
and Dix counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dix does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Dix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holmstrom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holmstrom swings widly with a right hand
and Dix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holmstrom's knee momentarily.
Holmstrom misses with a looping left.
Dix feints a counter leg kick.
Dix is looking to chop away at Holmstrom's legs.
Holmstrom misses with an uppercut. Dix saw that one coming.
Dix throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holmstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Dix.
Dix throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holmstrom throwing a counter right hand but Dix manages to avoid it.
Holmstrom throws a big shot that misses.
Holmstrom connects with the punch.
Dix ducks under a wild hook from Holmstrom.
Dix ducks under a wild hook from Holmstrom.#T4#
Dix just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmstrom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom misses with a looping right.
Dix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holmstrom misses with a hook
and Dix counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dix tries a low kick but Holmstrom avoids it.
Holmstrom throws a big shot that misses.
Dix throws a leg kick
and Holmstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A clash of legs there as Holmstrom blocks the low kick.
Dix defending well as Holmstrom loads up on a big left hand.
Aiden Dix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theodore Holmstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.
Dix tries a quick counter leg kick but Holmstrom is wise to it.

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 Theodore Holmstrom.
Well Holmstrom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Holmstrom!

Event: Nfld live 4
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1##TD#
Frankies looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holmstrom!
Frankies wants to control but Holmstrom is keeping him busy.
Frankies definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holmstrom is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Frankies lands a decent elbow from side control.
Holmstrom takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Frankies cracks Holmstrom with a big elbow.
Frankies scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#Holmstrom is rocked!
Frankies cracks Holmstrom with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Frankies immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Holmstrom is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Frankies!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Frankies!
Edgar Frankies decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld fight night 11
Date: Jul 07, 2022

#R1##TD#
Holmstrom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Genie to the ground. Holmstrom is now in Genie's guard.
Holmstrom tries to stand but Genie is controlling from the bottom.
Genie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Holmstrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Genie's guard.
Genie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Genie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Genie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Genie striking off his back but it's not causing Holmstrom any problems. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Genie pushes Holmstrom up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Holmstrom's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Genie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Holmstrom closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Genie's guard.
Holmstrom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holmstrom tries to stand but Genie is controlling from the bottom.
Genie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holmstrom's guard. #REVB#
Holmstrom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Genie on the ground.#T1#
Holmstrom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holmstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Genie landing some decent shots from guard.
Genie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Genie throwing strikes but missing.
Genie throwing strikes but missing.
Genie stops Holmstrom from standing up.
Genie throwing strikes from guard but Holmstrom blocks nicely.
Holmstrom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Genie is controlling him.
Genie throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Genie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Genie prevents Holmstrom from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Genie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holmstrom's head.
Holmstrom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmstrom tries to get out of the position.
Genie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holmstrom wants to stand up but Genie is controlling him.
Holmstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Genie is looking to work some ground and pound but Holmstrom has wrist control.
Genie with a nice head shot there.
Holmstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Genie passes Holmstrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Genie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Genie moves nicely into side control.
Genie is putting a hurting on Holmstrom here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Holmstrom wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Genie is putting a hurting on Holmstrom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Holmstrom is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Holmstrom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Genie.
Genie advances to full mount.
Genie dominating with strikes here.
Holmstrom is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Genie with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Genie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Genie won't let Holmstrom get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T4#
Genie looking to finish Holmstrom with some ground and pound. This is bad for Holmstrom!
Genie looks winded!
Holmstrom is in a horrible position here. Genie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Genie is landing with some decent strikes but Holmstrom is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmstrom wants to try and get back to his feet.
Genie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Genie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Genie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holmstrom wants to try and get back to his feet.
Holmstrom is in a horrible position here. Genie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Genie breaks from Holmstrom's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Holmstrom is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Genie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Holmstrom?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sky Genie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Holmstrom feints and as Genie raises his hands in defense, Holmstrom changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Genie throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Holmstrom tries to stand but Genie is controlling from the bottom.
Genie trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Genie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Holmstrom wants to stand but Genie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Genie tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genie doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Holmstrom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holmstrom.
Genie looks to clinch
and Genie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Genie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sky Genie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Genie tries to clinch but Holmstrom moves out of range.
It looked like Holmstrom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Holmstrom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Holmstrom counters with a stiff right hand.
Genie looks to clinch
and Holmstrom counters with a stiff right hand.
Genie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Holmstrom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Genie throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SU#
Holmstrom stands up from Genie's guard - Holmstrom perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holmstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sky Genie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Genie moves into range and clinches up with Holmstrom.
Genie is trying to break the clinch but Holmstrom has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Holmstrom manages to break the clinch.
Genie tries to close the distance and clinch but Holmstrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Holmstrom lands a jab.#TD#
Holmstrom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Genie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holmstrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Genie's guard.
Genie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Genie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Holmstrom wants to get up but he can't break Genie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Genie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Genie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Holmstrom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Holmstrom closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Genie's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Holmstrom wants to stand but Genie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Genie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Genie lands strikes from half guard.
Genie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Holmstrom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Genie.
Holmstrom pushes Genie off looking to stand but Genie dives back in and keeps control.
Genie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Genie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Genie.
Genie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Genie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Genie drops an elbow to the side of Holmstrom's head.
Ground and pound from Genie.
Genie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Holmstrom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Genie.
Genie working Holmstrom over with strikes.
Holmstrom tries to kick Genie off but Genie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Genie throwing shots but Holmstrom is blocking nicely.
Holmstrom wants to get back to his feet.
Genie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holmstrom is trying to stand up here but Genie is controlling him well.
Genie working Holmstrom over with strikes.
Genie stops Holmstrom from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Holmstrom dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Holmstrom scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Genie punching from the bottom.
Holmstrom wants to stand up but Genie is controlling the position.
Genie punching from the bottom.
Genie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Genie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holmstrom manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Holmstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Genie throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genie lands a couple of elbows.
Holmstrom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Genie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Holmstrom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Genie is controlling him.
Genie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Holmstrom wants to stand but Genie is controlling the position.
Holmstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holmstrom is looking to stand up but Genie isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Holmstrom gets tackled into the cage by Genie. Genie maintains the clinch.
Holmstrom blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC#
Holmstrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Holmstrom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Genie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Genie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Holmstrom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Genie is proving hard to escape from.
Genie throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Holmstrom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Genie is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Genie is on top in guard. #REVB#
Holmstrom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Genie is working Holmstrom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Genie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Genie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holmstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Genie works over Holmstrom with some ground and pound from guard.
Genie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holmstrom's head.
Holmstrom wants to stand and escape but Genie is having none of it.
Genie working some strikes from top position.
Genie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Genie working some strikes from top position.
Holmstrom wants to stand and escape but Genie is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Genie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Genie throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Genie stops Holmstrom from standing up.
Genie working some strikes from top position.
Holmstrom wants to stand and escape but Genie is having none of it.
Genie scoring with some ground and pound.
Genie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Genie works over Holmstrom with some ground and pound from guard.
Holmstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Genie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Genie landing some decent shots from guard.
Holmstrom is looking to stand up but Genie isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sky Genie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Genie 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sky Genie!

Event: Nfld FN 8 sparky vs falcon
Date: Jun 16, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Holmstrom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mada sprawls well initially but Holmstrom persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Mada pushes Holmstrom off and gets back to his feet.
Holmstrom moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Holmstrom shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mada's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmstrom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Holmstrom is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Holmstrom stopping the sweep attempt from Mada.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmstrom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mada is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Mada throws a couple of heel strikes.
Holmstrom wants to stand but Mada is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Holmstrom closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mada's guard.
Mada throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SU2#
Holmstrom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Holmstrom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holmstrom is in Mada's guard.

Mada is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Holmstrom presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A short right from Holmstrom on the inside.
Holmstrom wants to get back to striking at distance but Mada won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Holmstrom. #T2#
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!
Holmstrom is looking to break free of the clinch but Mada has double underhooks. #BC2#
Holmstrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Holmstrom dives in and scores a takedown into Mada's guard.
Mada trying to control the position. #SU2#
Mada is working an open guard so Holmstrom takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Holmstrom shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like Holmstrom is going to stand back up.
Mada manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mada is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Mada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holmstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holmstrom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holmstrom has momentary wrist control but Mada slips an elbow through the middle.
Holmstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mada is breathing heavily.
Holmstrom wants to get back to his feet but Mada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holmstrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mada stops Holmstrom from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Holmstrom has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Holmstrom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mada to the ground. Holmstrom is now in Mada's guard.
Mada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holmstrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mada's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mada throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Holmstrom tries to stand but Mada is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Mada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holmstrom is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Theodore Holmstrom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Mada 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Holmstrom closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holmstrom lands in his opponent's guard.
Mada has a closed guard, preventing Holmstrom from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mada trying to keep a closed guard but Holmstrom is proving a slippery customer.
Holmstrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mada's guard.
Mada tries to strike from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
Holmstrom stands up and waves to Mada to follow him.
Mada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mada misses with a takedown attempt - Holmstrom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Theodore Holmstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmstrom lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Holmstrom closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holmstrom lands in his opponent's guard.
Holmstrom wants to stand but Mada is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holmstrom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Mada working for a triangle but Holmstrom defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Mada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mada tries to strike from the bottom. #SU2#
Holmstrom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Holmstrom gets a double leg takedown into Mada's guard.
Holmstrom is looking to stand up but Mada won't let him. #T3#
Mada has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Theodore Holmstrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mada throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Holmstrom wanted to stand there but Mada had control of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Holmstrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holmstrom tries to stand but Mada is controlling from the bottom.
Mada trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Holmstrom changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Mada sneaks out the side door and pushes Holmstrom away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Mada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Holmstrom wants to get up but he can't break Mada's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Mada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mada has a closed guard, preventing Holmstrom from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmstrom wants to stand and escape but instead Mada has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Holmstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Holmstrom lands with an overhand left.
Holmstrom scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Mada is rocked!#TD2#
Holmstrom shoots in and gets a takedown into Mada's guard.
Oh Mada is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmstrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mada's guard.
Mada wants to stand but Holmstrom is controlling the position. #SU2#
Holmstrom stands up from Mada's guard - Holmstrom perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holmstrom drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mada right on the button. Mada goes down! Holmstrom follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Holmstrom gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Holmstrom!
Gajah Mada spoke after the fight, saying 'World please forgive Me'.

Event: Nfld 17
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Holmstrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Holmstrom slips a jab from Averescu.
Holmstrom scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Averescu. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Averescu enables Holmstrom to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Averescu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Averescu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Holmstrom presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmstrom fails with the takedown.
Averescu lands with a cross. #ROC#Holmstrom is rocked!
Averescu drops Holmstrom with a naaaaasty hook - Holmstrom is in real trouble here! Averescu dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld 15
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Holmstrom looks to throw the jab but Dude is out of range.
Dude on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dude throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holmstrom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dude throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holmstrom's waist but Holmstrom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dude off to one side.
Holmstrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dude is looking to counter the offense by Holmstrom and move into the clinch.
Holmstrom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holmstrom wants it to stay on the feet.
Holmstrom misses with an uppercut.
Holmstrom misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Dude misses.
Holmstrom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holmstrom scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dude misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holmstrom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Holmstrom coming out on top.
Theodore Holmstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmstrom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Holmstrom lands a jab to the head.
Dude blocks a jab.
Dude takes one to the chin there.
Holmstrom jabs Dude right on the nose. Dude blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Dude rushes Holmstrom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dude tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmstrom's elbow.
Holmstrom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dude is trying to break free.
Holmstrom prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Dude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dude goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holmstrom prevents it.
Dude is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holmstrom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holmstrom is trying to force a seperation but Dude has the dominant position.
Holmstrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmstrom is trying to break the clinch but Dude has him pressed against the cage.
Dude leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Dude wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dude wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmstrom won't allow it.
Dude is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holmstrom wants to get back to striking at distance but Dude won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Holmstrom.
Dude tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holmstrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dude tries to pull guard but Holmstrom holds him up against the cage and eventually Dude drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Holmstrom manages to break the clinch.
Dude shoots in for a double leg but Holmstrom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Holmstrom stuffs the takedown attempt from Dude. Dude gets slowly back to his feet.
Holmstrom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dude in his tracks.
Dude with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Holmstrom counter with a right hand.
Holmstrom lands a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Holmstrom as Dude shoots in.
Dude is breathing heavily.
Holmstrom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dude in his tracks.
Holmstrom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dude had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Holmstrom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dude counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Holmstrom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holmstrom.
Theodore Holmstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dude sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmstrom tests Dude's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Dude gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Holmstrom is trying to break free.
Dude wants to break free but Holmstrom has control.
Dude blocking some punches. #BC#
Dude manages to break the clinch.
Holmstrom throws a looping overhand right but Dude ducks down to avoid it.
Dude dives in for a single leg takedown but Holmstrom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dude tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holmstrom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holmstrom misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Holmstrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmstrom might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dude uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dude.
Dude avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmstrom misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Holmstrom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dude tries to clinch there but Holmstrom circles away.
Holmstrom loads up on a big right hand but Dude slips the punch.
Dude uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holmstrom, as that shot connected.
Dude fails to land the takedown.
Holmstrom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holmstrom throws a looping overhand right but Dude ducks down to avoid it.
Holmstrom misses with an uppercut. Dude saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude misses the body punch
letting Holmstrom counter with a right hand.
Dude shoots in but Holmstrom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Holmstrom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dude uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.#T1#
Dude fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmstrom thuds his right hand into Dude's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holmstrom throws the left hand but Dude avoids the punch easily.
Dude takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dude darts in looking for a takedown but Holmstrom gets double underhooks and turns Dude into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Dude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dude creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Holmstrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dude takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dude defending well as Holmstrom loads up on a big left hand.
Dude looks to land a combination but Holmstrom avoids it well.
Holmstrom missing with a left hand there. Dude was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holmstrom keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Dude's shoulder, as Dude tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Holmstrom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab from Holmstrom.
The Dude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dude tries to clinch up
and Holmstrom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Dude rushes Holmstrom and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dude tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holmstrom avoids it.
Dude works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dude is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holmstrom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holmstrom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Holmstrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dude tries to clinch up.
Jab from Holmstrom.#T3#
Holmstrom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dude on the side of the head.
Holmstrom throws a hook but Dude avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Holmstrom.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holmstrom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dude fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holmstrom throws a lazy right hand but Dude sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holmstrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Holmstrom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dude doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Dude gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holmstrom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holmstrom avoiding damage as Dude throws knees to the body.
Holmstrom is trying to break the clinch but Dude is controlling him.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmstrom is trying to break the clinch but Dude has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Dude jumps guard and drags Holmstrom to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holmstrom wants to stand but Dude has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Dude has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holmstrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmstrom is looking to stand up but Dude won't let him.
Holmstrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dude. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Holmstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Holmstrom.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holmstrom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Theodore Holmstrom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmstrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dude fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Holmstrom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holmstrom looks to land a left hand but Dude moved out of range nicely.
Dude tries to clinch but Holmstrom is having none of it.
Holmstrom throws a looping overhand right but Dude ducks down to avoid it.
Holmstrom misses with a looping right.
Dude tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmstrom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dude.
Holmstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holmstrom scores with the left hand. Dude knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Dude slips under a jab from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom slaps away a takedown attempt from Dude, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Holmstrom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dude blocks a jab.
Dude swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dude slips under a jab from Holmstrom.
Dude uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.
Dude shoots in but Holmstrom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Dude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holmstrom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dude wants to clinch up but Holmstrom keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Dude gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dude keeps control of Holmstrom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Holmstrom manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Dude fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Holmstrom misses its intended target.
Dude was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck for Dude with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Dude with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Holmstrom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holmstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dude sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dude changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holmstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Dude.
Dude misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Holmstrom misses.
Dude uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.
Dude steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.#T3#
Dude shoots in but no luck this time.
Holmstrom looks to land a right hand but Dude moved out of range.
Holmstrom scores with a nice strike.
Holmstrom lands a head shot.
Dude ducks under a wild hook from Holmstrom.
Dude drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dude gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dude uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.
Dude moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Holmstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Dude.
Dude staying out of range there.
It looked like Dude was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Dude slips a jab from Holmstrom.
Dude takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Holmstrom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmstrom misses with an uppercut. Dude saw that one coming.
Holmstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Dude's shoulder, as Dude tries to avoid the shot.
Holmstrom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dude fails with the takedown
and Holmstrom counters with a straight right hand.
Dude shoots in and drives through. Holmstrom sprawls well.
Holmstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dude.
Dude appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holmstrom looks to land a right hand but Dude moved out of range.
Holmstrom throws a big shot that misses.
The Dude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theodore Holmstrom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holmstrom lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Holmstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holmstrom winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Holmstrom!

Event: Nfld FN 3
Date: May 05, 2022

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holmstrom, as that shot connected.
Holmstrom clobbers Lightning with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lightning tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holmstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Lightning is rocked!
Holmstrom flashes Lightning a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Lightning's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Lightning crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Holmstrom punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Theodore Holmstrom!

Event: Nfld 11
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz shoots in but Holmstrom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Holmstrom finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Holmstrom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Holmstrom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holmstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Holmstrom back into the cage.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holmstrom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz keeps control of Holmstrom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Diaz is trying to trip Holmstrom. He has hold of a leg but Holmstrom is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diaz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Diaz is standing up over Holmstrom. Holmstrom looks to escape but Diaz dives into side control.
Holmstrom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#REVB##SUB#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmstrom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmstrom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmstrom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Holmstrom wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz trying to control the action but Holmstrom is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Diaz in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Holmstrom is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hick Diaz!
A victorious Hick Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EFC 34: Payette vs. Boeykens
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holmstrom looking for a takedown. #TD#
Holmstrom is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kirsipuu can't fight it off and eventually Holmstrom manages to take the fight to the floor. Kirsipuu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kirsipuu holds on and takes a little breather.
Holmstrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kirsipuu is continuing to stall.
Holmstrom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirsipuu has a closed guard, preventing Holmstrom from standing up. #SUB2#
Kirsipuu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holmstrom defends it easily.
Holmstrom content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Kirsipuu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kirsipuu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holmstrom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirsipuu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kirsipuu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holmstrom manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kirsipuu trying to control but Holmstrom is working from the bottom.
Holmstrom trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kirsipuu trying to control but Holmstrom is working from the bottom.
Holmstrom can't keep his opponent in guard - Kirsipuu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kirsipuu wants to control but Holmstrom is keeping him busy.
Holmstrom punching from the bottom.
Holmstrom won't allow Kirsipuu to pass to mount.
Holmstrom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kirsipuu on the ground.
Kirsipuu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Kirsipuu is working for a submission of some sort.
Kirsipuu stalling. #T3#
Holmstrom is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kirsipuu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kirsipuu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holmstrom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmstrom attempts a counter takedown but Kirsipuu avoids it well and moves away.
Anu Kirsipuu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirsipuu tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Holmstrom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Holmstrom looks to land a strike but Kirsipuu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kirsipuu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Holmstrom scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kirsipuu manages to mount him! #T4#
Holmstrom really wants to buck Kirsipuu off and get back to his feet.
Holmstrom tries to lock up and control but Kirsipuu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kirsipuu tries to control but Holmstrom wriggling away.
Kirsipuu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Kirsipuu is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jab by Holmstrom.
Anu Kirsipuu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmstrom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kirsipuu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirsipuu tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Kirsipuu closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anu Kirsipuu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Holmstrom cracks Kirsipuu with a good jab.
Kirsipuu wants to clinch#TD#
and Holmstrom counters with a single leg into guard. Kirsipuu didn't expect that.

Kirsipuu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holmstrom off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kirsipuu is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Kirsipuu has Holmstrom up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kirsipuu obliges.
Kirsipuu is pressed up against the cage. Holmstrom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kirsipuu down to the mat. Kirsipuu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Kirsipuu rushes Holmstrom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kirsipuu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kirsipuu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holmstrom's defenses.
Kirsipuu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kirsipuu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holmstrom takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirsipuu scores a nice knee to the body.
Kirsipuu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holmstrom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anu Kirsipuu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kirsipuu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Kirsipuu lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Theodore Holmstrom has been cut.
Kirsipuu lands an elbow inside.
Kirsipuu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kirsipuu lands a nice knee to the body.
Kirsipuu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kirsipuu lands a damaging elbow.
Kirsipuu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kirsipuu lands an elbow inside that Holmstrom shrugs off.
Kirsipuu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmstrom takes an elbow to the temple.
Holmstrom tries to score a body lock takedown but Kirsipuu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holmstrom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kirsipuu after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Holmstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirsipuu lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirsipuu lands a nice elbow.
Kirsipuu lands a damaging elbow.
Kirsipuu lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#Holmstrom is rocked!
Kirsipuu lands an elbow inside that Holmstrom shrugs off.
Oh Holmstrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Kirsipuu has Holmstrom pressed against the cage. He pushes Holmstrom back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Kirsipuu throws a beautiful elbow that sends Holmstrom crashing to the floor! Kirsipuu piles on the pressure with more strikes! Holmstrom is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anu Kirsipuu!
Anu Kirsipuu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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