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Event:
HFC 65:Standifer vs Jung
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Holiday shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santos is trying to defend but Holiday finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Holiday thows a huge punch but Santos dodges it nicely.
Santos is looking to control Holiday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Holiday working the head and body with strikes.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Holiday is very close to passing his half guard.
Holiday is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holiday prevents Santos from improving his position.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos has hold of Holiday's hands but Holiday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Santos gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holiday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holiday preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holiday really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holiday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holiday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holiday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Santos pushes a forearm under Holiday's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Holiday is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Santos!
A less than humble Leonardo Santos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
HFC 60:Caceres vs Wallace
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Holiday doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Ganozri counters with a shoot takedown. Holiday fights it but they end up in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holiday holds on and takes a little breather.
Ganozri throwing strikes but missing.
Ganozri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ganozri throws a big right hand that misses.
Ganozri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ganozri throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ganozri's guard. #REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Holiday working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Holiday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ganozri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holiday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ganozri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holiday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ganozri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Holiday trying to control but Ganozri is working from the bottom.
Holiday won't allow Ganozri to sweep him here.
Holiday with a nice head shot there.
Holiday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holiday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holiday trying to control but Ganozri is working from the bottom.
Holiday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ganozri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holiday postures up in Ganozri's guard and throws a big left but Ganozri blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ganozri has Holiday pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ganozri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Holiday fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ganozri sprawls well initially but Holiday persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Holiday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ganozri defending well though.
Holiday is nestled in close to Ganozri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ganozri trying to control but Holiday postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holiday scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holiday tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ganozri.
Holiday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Ganozri is looking for a sweep. Holiday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holiday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Holiday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ganozri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holiday.
Holiday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Holiday there.
Holiday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holiday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holiday lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ganozri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Holiday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Holiday looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holiday is thwarting Ganozri's attempts to control the position.
Ganozri is looking for a sweep. Holiday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holiday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holiday shoots in looking for a takedown. Ganozri tries to sprawl out of it but Holiday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ganozri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holiday stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holiday wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calidale Holiday dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ganozri.
Holiday changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ganozri tries to avoid it but Holiday manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ganozri to the ground. Ganozri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ganozri as Holiday shoots in.
Calidale Holiday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ganozri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holiday on his heels. He'll look to pass Holiday's guard now, I'm sure.
Ganozri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holiday seems keen to control Ganozri's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganozri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holiday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ganozri throws a big right hand that misses.
Ganozri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holiday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ganozri. #T1##ES2#
Holiday pushes Ganozri off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Holiday gets a clinch.
Holiday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganozri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holiday is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Holiday pulls Ganozri into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holiday can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ganozri throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely.
Calidale Holiday has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ganozri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holiday holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Holiday wants to stand and escape but Ganozri is having none of it.
Ganozri landing with the ground and pound.
Holiday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ganozri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ganozri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holiday controlling the position.
Holiday is continuing to stall.
Ganozri is in close to Holiday's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holiday is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ganozri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Ganozri chips away with some ground and pound.
Ganozri stops Holiday from standing up.
Ganozri throws a big right hand that misses.
Holiday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ganozri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holiday looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ganozri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holiday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ganozri throwing strikes but missing.
Ganozri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ganozri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holiday wants to stand and escape but Ganozri is having none of it.
Holiday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ganozri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ganozri won't allow Holiday to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holiday leaves Ganozri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Ganozri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganozri tries for a takedown but Holiday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holiday throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mo Ganozri will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Holiday tries for a takedown but Ganozri circles away easily#TD#
and Ganozri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holiday's guard.
Ganozri throws a big right hand that misses.
Ganozri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Ganozri stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Holiday has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Ganozri manages to get his head free but now Holiday has transitioned to an armbar! Ganozri grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Holiday! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calidale Holiday!
Calidale Holiday seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 56:John vs Slater
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Jake tries to clinch but Holiday moves out of range.
Jake leaves Holiday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Jake takes the fight into the clinch.
Jake lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jake.
Jake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Jake.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Holiday has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Holiday missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday blocks a body shot from Jake.
Holiday wants to stall.
Holiday prevents a body shot from Jake.
Jake lands a body shot.
Jake lands a nice uppercut.
Jake lands a left hand.
Jake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holiday backwards. #T1#
Holiday fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holiday looks winded!
Jake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paul Jake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calidale Holiday.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jake.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jake.
Jake scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jake.
Jake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jake.
Jake lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jake as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jake.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jake pushes Holiday back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jake.
Jake works on Holiday's body with a couple of short punches.
Jake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
Jake gets through Holiday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holiday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Jake lands a left hand.
Jake lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Jake.
A left hand lands to the body for Jake.
Jake gets through Holiday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jake is working Holiday over against the cage.
Jake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jake lands a shot to the body.
Jake lands a nice shot to the body.
Jake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jake gets through Holiday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jake lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Jake.
Holiday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jake lands a shot to the body.
Jake lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jake.
Jake lands a left hand.
#T3#
Jake lands a shot to the body.
Holiday takes a shot to the head.
Jake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jake lands a right hand.
Jake lands a left hand.
A short right from Jake on the inside.
Jake pushes Holiday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jake lands a body shot.
Jake scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Jake.
Jake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holiday.
Jake cracks Holiday with a nice body shot.
Holiday wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Jake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jake lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jake.
A short body shot lands from Jake as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jake.
Jake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jake is leaning against Holiday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Jake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jake is leaning against Holiday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jake presses Holiday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jake.
Jake scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Jake.
Jake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jake lands with a right to the head.
Jake lands with a left to the head.
Jake scores with a hook to the body.
Jake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Jake.
Jake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Jake dominated that round.
That's time! Jake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Jake takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jake.
Jake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jake lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jake gets through Holiday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jake lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jake.
Jake lands with a light punch inside.
Jake lands a body shot.
Jake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paul Jake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jake pushes Holiday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Jake. #ROC#Holiday is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Calidale Holiday has been cut.
Holiday is breathing heavily.
Jake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holiday is still on wobbly legs! Can Jake finish him?
A short left from Jake.
Jake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holiday backwards. #T1#
A short left from Jake.
Jake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jake.
Jake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jake.
Jake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
Jake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holiday can do to turn this around?
A short right from Jake on the inside.
Jake works on Holiday's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Jake.
Jake lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Jake is working Holiday over against the cage.
Jake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holiday.
Holiday seems to have recovered his senses.
Jake cracks Holiday with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jake as the two fighters clinch.
Jake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Jake.
Good body shot from Jake.
Jake lands a shoulder strike.
Jake pushes Holiday back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jake is leaning against Holiday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holiday.
Jake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
Jake digs a right hand underneath Holiday's ribcage. Holiday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Jake.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jake.
A short uppercut from Jake.
Jake lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Jake lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Jake - that landed with a thud.
Jake digs a right hand into Holiday's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holiday's gas tank.
Jake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jake lands an uppercut.
Jake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Jake.
Jake lands with a right to the head.
Jake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jake lands a body shot.
Jake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
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!
Jake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jake as the two fighters clinch.
Jake pushes Holiday back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jake.#T4#
Nice body punch from Jake.
Jake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jake lands a body shot.
Jake cracks Holiday with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Jake.
Jake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jake.
Jake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Jake.
A short uppercut from Jake.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jake lands a hook that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
Jake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jake scores with a shoulder strike.
Jake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Jake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Calidale Holiday's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Jake moves into range and clinches up with Holiday.
Jake lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jake.
Jake lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jake.
A right hand to the body from Jake.
Jake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holiday.
Jake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holiday.
Jake works on Holiday's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jake.
Jake scores with a shot to the side of Holiday's head.
Jake lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Jake.
Jake lands with a left to the head.
Holiday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Jake gets through Holiday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jake.
Jake lands a body shot.
Jake lands an uppercut.
Jake scores with a shot to the side of Holiday's head. #T1#
Jake pushes Holiday back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jake.
Jake lands a right hand.
Jake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jake lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jake lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Holiday to his knees! Jake keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Jake! |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 10
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norris with the inside leg kick.
Norris misses with a hook
#TD#
and Holiday counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Holiday postures up and lands a big shot to Norris's brow.
Holiday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holiday pushing down on Norris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Holiday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holiday lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holiday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Norris is rocked!
Holiday thows a huge punch but Norris dodges it nicely.
Holiday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Norris is still in real trouble! Can Holiday finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holiday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norris seems to have recovered his senses.
Holiday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Holiday scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holiday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Holiday maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Norris could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Holiday has cracked it and Norris is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Holiday!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calidale Holiday!
After winning the bout, Calidale Holiday thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 9
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Holiday darts in looking for a takedown but Blake gets double underhooks and turns Holiday into the cage.
Danny Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holiday. #CL#
Blake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Blake.
Holiday fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Danny Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calidale Holiday.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blake obliges.
Holiday looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake just leaning against Holiday, taking a breather.
Holiday has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holiday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blake connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Calidale Holiday has been cut.
A body shot lands from Blake.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blake obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blake.
#T1#
Blake leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Blake on the inside.
Blake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holiday's defenses.
Blake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Calidale Holiday's cut even more.
A right hook to the body lands for Blake.
Blake landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Holiday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blake is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blake obliges.
Blake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blake slows down the pace here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake lands a nice elbow.
Blake connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#The cut above Calidale Holiday's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blake lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Blake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holiday takes a shot to the head.
Blake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holiday's defenses.
Blake crunches a lovely knee into Holiday's ribcage.
Blake lands an elbow inside that Holiday shrugs off. #CUT#Calidale Holiday's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Blake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holiday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holiday.
Blake working Holiday over with knees to the body.
Blake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Calidale Holiday's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Danny Blake!
Danny Blake took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
HFC 46:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Holiday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Apolo counters with a left to the body.
Apolo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holiday doesn't seem bothered though.
Holiday shoots in but Apolo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holiday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holiday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Apolo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calidale Holiday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holiday misses with a takedown
and Apolo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Calidale Holiday has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holiday is breathing heavily.
Holiday fails with the takedown
and Holiday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##KD2#
Apolo lands a big uppercut and Holiday crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Holiday looks OK. Apolo waves Holiday back to his feet!#ROC2#Holiday is rocked!
A punch combination from Apolo misses.
Apolo drops Holiday with a naaaaasty hook - Holiday is in real trouble here! Apolo dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimo Apolo! |
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Event:
HFC 43:Caceres vs Thompson
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Holiday gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGrew to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Holiday is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGrew wants to control from the top but Holiday keeps moving.
Holiday is pulling down on McGrew's head. It's preventing any offense from McGrew, at least for the moment.
McGrew trying to control but Holiday is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holiday is keeping the position for now.
McGrew trying to control but Holiday is working from the bottom. #T1#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McGrew works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
McGrew is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holiday is not content to let McGrew control the position.#SUB#
McGrew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holiday doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGrew.
McGrew is pressing down on Holiday's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holiday is holding on for now.
McGrew looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Holiday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holiday is refusing to be controlled, as McGrew sits in half guard. #SUB#
Holiday is defending against the submission attempts here by McGrew.
Holiday is trying is best to control the position here. #T3##SUB#
McGrew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holiday doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGrew.
McGrew uses his free foot to push down on Holiday's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Holiday.
Holiday is trying desperately to improve position.
Holiday is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
McGrew is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Holiday to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Holiday shrugs it off. #T4#
McGrew can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holiday is looking to escape.
Holiday is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGrew moves to the back position.
Holiday felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McGrew is trying to control but Holiday is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#SUB#
McGrew is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Holiday to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Holiday shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGrew looking to control but Holiday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan McGrew dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Holiday gets the takedown into side control.
McGrew manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Holiday is staying active underneath McGrew, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGrew is really struggling to control Holiday but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McGrew wants to pass to mount but Holiday is defending the position.
Holiday wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holiday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGrew wants to pass to mount but Holiday is defending the position.
McGrew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holiday can do to turn this around?#T1#
McGrew works his way into side control.
Holiday is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
McGrew tries for a kimura but Holiday is defending well.
Holiday is trying to get back to half guard.
Holiday is trying to buck McGrew off.#SUB#
McGrew wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holiday, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
McGrew has an Americana. Holiday didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! McGrew is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if McGrew hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dan McGrew!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dan McGrew made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
HFC 36:Saneuji vs Monkey
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Robinson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holiday to the ground. Robinson is now in Holiday's guard.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely.
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
Holiday wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Robinson throws an elbow that misses. Holiday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robinson's guard. Nice move by Holiday!#REVR#
We've been hearing that Holiday has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holiday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holiday with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday prevents Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Robinson trying to control the position here.
Holiday distracts Robinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Holiday throwing strikes from guard but Robinson blocks nicely.
Holiday wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Holiday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holiday cracks Robinson with a solid left hand.
Holiday stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Holiday works over Robinson with some ground and pound from guard.
Holiday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Holiday controlling him for the moment.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Robinson working some strikes from top position.
Robinson throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Holiday keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Holiday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Holiday looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Holiday looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Holiday! #REVR#
Holiday trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Robinson wants to control but Holiday postures up.
Robinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holiday haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Holiday working away.
Robinson manages to get back to half guard.
Holiday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holiday.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Holiday is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Holiday is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holiday looks to land a strike but Robinson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Holiday trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Holiday is working Robinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Robinson trying to control but Holiday is working from the bottom.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robinson trying to control but Holiday is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Calidale Holiday will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Holiday takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holiday leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Robinson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holiday was covering up waiting for the punch and Robinson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson postures up in Holiday's guard and throws a big left but Holiday blocks it.
Holiday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Holiday managing to control the position.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Robinson postures up in Holiday's guard and throws a big left but Holiday blocks it.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holiday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robinson prevents Holiday from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holiday shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holiday closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Holiday pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robinson scores with a jab to the head.
Holiday stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holiday wants it to stay on the feet.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Holiday takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice sprawl there from Holiday as Robinson shoots in.
Calidale Holiday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Robinson.
Holiday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Holiday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Holiday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Holiday counters with a three punch combo that has Robinson backing up. Robinson nods at Holiday to acknowledge the strikes.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holiday.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Holiday moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Robinson drives through with a takedown into Holiday's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Holiday has control of Robinson's left arm, preventing Robinson from doing any damage.
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holiday is adopting a defensive guard.
Holiday on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holiday tries to get out of the position.#T3##ES#
Holiday pushes Robinson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Robinson. #SUB2#
Robinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson throwing strikes but Holiday manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T4#
Holiday working away.
Holiday grinds an elbow into Robinson's temple.
Holiday throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson is trying to control Holiday's posture but Holiday avoids it.
An elbow from Holiday crashes against the mat.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holiday's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Calidale Holiday will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Robinson dives in and grabs Holiday's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holiday pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Calidale Holiday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robinson misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Holiday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robinson won't be happy with that.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Holiday throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Robinson tries to buck Holiday off but Holiday is having none of it.
Robinson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Holiday is very close to passing his half guard.
Holiday 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.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holiday's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holiday's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Holiday!
#T1#
Robinson missing with strikes from the back.
Calidale Holiday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson is hanging on to Holiday's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Robinson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson misses with an elbow to the head.
Even with his hooks in, Robinson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Holiday trying to get back to his feet but Robinson is in full control for now.
Robinson is punishing Holiday with some ground and pound.
Holiday is trying to get back to his feet but Robinson has full control of the position and if anything, Holiday has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Holiday defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Robinson's arms. #T2#
Robinson misses with an elbow to the head.
Robinson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Robinson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Robinson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Robinson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Holiday defending well as Robinson loads up on a big left hand.
Holiday is looking to counter the offense by Robinson and move into the clinch.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Robinson looks to move away, Holiday throws a big counter combo but Robinson just gets out of the way.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Holiday is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Robinson misses with a head shot. Holiday uses the momentum to regain guard.
Robinson is in close to Holiday's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Holiday keeps moving.
Robinson chips away with some ground and pound.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holiday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calidale Holiday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holiday lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Holiday throws a strike but Robinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Holiday seems keen to control Robinson's posture.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holiday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson.
Hank Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses.
Robinson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Robinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holiday is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holiday has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holiday defends well.#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holiday defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holiday 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
HFC 27:Taranin vs Sage 2
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Garces fails with the takedown#CL#
and Holiday counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Holiday gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Holiday lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garces is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holiday scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garces is not content to let Holiday control the position.
Garces has hold of Holiday's hands but Holiday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garces is trying to stand.
Holiday trying to control from half guard but Garces is working away.
Garces is trying to control but can't.
Holiday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holiday lands with a punch from half guard.
Holiday looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garces with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Garces is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Holiday looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Garces is still in real trouble! Can Holiday finish him?#SUB#
Holiday wants to work for an arm triangle but Garces is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holiday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Holiday lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garces seems to have recovered his senses.
Holiday trying to control the action but Garces is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garces manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holiday postures up and lands a big shot to Garces's brow.
Holiday lands a couple of elbows.
Garces is trying to control the position but Holiday postures up.
Holiday tries to free his leg and advance position but Garces is retaining full guard.
Holiday trying to control the position from guard on top but Garces is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holiday distracts Garces with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Holiday cracks Garces with a solid left hand.
Garces keeping moving, preventing Holiday from controlling successfully.
Holiday gets to his feet and stands over Garces, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Garces felt that one! Holiday unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Garces from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calidale Holiday!
Calidale Holiday decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 20:Maynard vs Louis
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Guo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holiday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holiday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holiday lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Holiday drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Guo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guo is looking to regain half guard here but Holiday keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guo taking a bit of punishment here - Holiday scoring with strikes.
Guo's coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Guo is not content to let Holiday control the position.
Guo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Holiday lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holiday throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Guo to regain full guard.
Holiday really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holiday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guo's head.
Holiday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holiday with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#Guo is rocked!
Holiday landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Guo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Holiday working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Holiday must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holiday gets to his feet and stands over Guo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Guo felt that one! Holiday unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Guo from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calidale Holiday!
A relieved looking Calidale Holiday thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night3
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
Jacob Richards really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 189.9, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Calidale Holiday was cancelled. |
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Event:
Big Wave XIV
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Robinson moves into range and clinches up with Holiday.#TD2#
Holiday ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holiday no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Holiday is pulling down on Robinson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robinson, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holiday is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holiday really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Holiday keeps moving.
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
Holiday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson landing some decent shots from guard.
Robinson won't allow Holiday to sweep him here.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely. #T1#
Holiday looking for a sweep. Not yet Holiday, not yet.
Holiday is controlling Robinson's posture.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holiday controlling Robinson's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robinson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Robinson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Holiday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holiday gets back to half guard.
Holiday is trying to stand.
#T2#
Robinson prevents Holiday from improving his position.
Robinson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Robinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holiday sees it coming and defends easily.
Holiday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holiday can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holiday blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robinson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holiday on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holiday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robinson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holiday knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Robinson throwing shots but Holiday is blocking nicely.
Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holiday on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holiday is concentrating on defense, preventing Robinson from advancing position. #SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Holiday still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Holiday has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Holiday has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Robinson!
Holiday blocks Robinson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Robinson is looking to improve his position but Holiday isn't that keen on the idea.
Robinson 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.
Robinson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Robinson wants to control from the top but Holiday keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robinson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Holiday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holiday wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Holiday is keeping the position.
Holiday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holiday seems keen to control Robinson's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Robinson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Holiday shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Holiday distracts Robinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robinson trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holiday trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson has momentary wrist control but Holiday slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Robinson has his foot on Holiday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holiday works his way back into a safe position though.
Holiday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holiday is working Robinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holiday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holiday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holiday controls the pace.
Holiday preventing the sweep.
Holiday 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. #T1#
Holiday lands a couple of elbows.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Holiday controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Robinson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Holiday has his hands clasped together but Robinson extends and breaks Holiday's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Robinson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Howie Robinson! |
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Event:
Big Wave XI
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Holiday staying out of range there.
Holiday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Holiday has managed to clinch.
Salvador misses with some punches.
Salvador misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salvador misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Salvador is fighting off a takedown attempt but Holiday is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Salvador to the mat. Salvador regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Salvador really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holiday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salvador is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holiday is controlling him.
Holiday wants to control from the top but Salvador keeps moving.
Holiday 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Holiday is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Salvador wants to sweep here but Holiday controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Holiday trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holiday connects with a couple of short punches.
Salvador wants to stand and escape but Holiday is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holiday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Salvador tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holiday working some strikes from top position.
Holiday wants to control from the top but Salvador keeps moving.
Holiday lands a couple of digs.
Salvador wants to sweep here but Holiday controlling him for the moment.
Holiday definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holiday slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Holiday scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Salvador is trying to control Holiday's posture but Holiday avoids it.
Holiday grinds an elbow into Salvador's temple.
Salvador should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Salvador bucks up and tries to throw Holiday off but instead Holiday has got his back!
Salvador trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Salvador tries to escape but Holiday has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Holiday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Salvador is still trying to improve position.
Salvador is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holiday working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salvador tries to break free.
Holiday looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#T3#
Salvador trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Salvador staying busy and making it hard for Holiday to control.
Holiday has the hooks in. Salvador is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Salvador trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Holiday is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Holiday lands strikes to the head.
Holiday scores with punches and elbows.
Holiday is not going to allow Salvador to sit and survive in this position.
Holiday has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Salvador.
Holiday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holiday is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Holiday. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#T4#
Salvador staying busy and making it hard for Holiday to control.
Salvador is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A lull in the action here.
Salvador tries to roll but Holiday sticks to his back.
Salvador trying to control the hands but Holiday breaks the grip.
Salvador is really stuck here.
Salvador is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holiday has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Salvador's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holiday tries to get the hooks in deep but Salvador pushed the leg off.
Salvador is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Holiday patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Holiday is looking for the choke from the back position but Salvador is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calidale Holiday dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Holiday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salvador fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salvador misses the shot to the body.
Salvador throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holiday is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Salvador ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salvador will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Holiday moves into range and clinches up with Salvador.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salvador.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salvador creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salvador tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Holiday drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salvador is trying to break free.
Holiday is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salvador is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calidale Holiday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvador gets underhooks to prevent Holiday's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Holiday manages to pull guard.
Salvador would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Holiday 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.
Salvador trying to control but Holiday is working from the bottom.
Salvador tries to free his leg and advance position but Holiday is retaining full guard.
Salvador is looking to stand up but Holiday won't let him.
Holiday keeping moving, preventing Salvador from controlling successfully.
Holiday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvador can do to turn this around?#T2#
Salvador slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Salvador wanted to stand there but Holiday had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holiday.
Salvador lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
eL Monyo Salvador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holiday walks into a straight right hand from Salvador.
Salvador throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holiday on the side of the head. #T3#
Salvador throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Holiday counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holiday lands a nice short elbow.
Salvador is looking for a sweep. Holiday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Holiday.
Salvador wants to get back to his feet.
Calidale Holiday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salvador wants to control but Holiday is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Holiday is working for a submission of some sort.
Salvador is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Holiday lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holiday lands a nice short elbow.
Salvador is looking for a sweep. Holiday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Holiday there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Salvador can do anything to dispel that myth.
Salvador is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvador has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holiday is working away from the top position though.
Salvador is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
eL Monyo Salvador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Salvador tries to bum rush Holiday with a series of wild strikes but Holiday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salvador throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Holiday counters with a takedown into side control.
Salvador wants to get back to his feet but Holiday is dominant here and he's now got Salvador's back!#SUB#
Salvador fending off the submission attempt from Holiday.
Holiday is hanging on to Salvador's back as he tries to escape.
Salvador looking very determined here, making life difficult for Holiday.
Salvador rolls, trying to escape but Holiday keeps control of the position.
Salvador is trying to get back to his feet but Holiday has full control of the position and if anything, Salvador has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Holiday is punishing Salvador with some ground and pound.
Holiday tries to keep control of the position but Salvador is staying busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvador trying to control the hands but Holiday won't let him. #T1#
Salvador takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Holiday connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Salvador to escape the position.
Holiday avoiding Salvador 's attempts to control his hands.
Holiday keeps control of the position as Salvador tries to break free.
Salvador grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Holiday is working the ground and pound. Can Salvador escape?
Holiday trying to control.
Salvador takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Salvador wants to escape the position.
Salvador is covering up but some of the strikes from Holiday are getting through and doing damage.
Holiday lands punches and elbows. #T2#
Holiday is riding his opponent, not letting Salvador buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Salvador's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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!
Holiday gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Salvador tries to roll but Holiday sticks to his back.
Salvador is keeping busy.
Salvador tries to escape but Holiday has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Salvador is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Holiday lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Salvador.
Salvador is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Holiday tries to keep control of the position but Salvador is staying busy.
Salvador can't escape the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Holiday loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Salvador hold on?
#T3#
Salvador is covering up but some of the strikes from Holiday are getting through and doing damage.
Holiday lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Salvador grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #ROC#Salvador is rocked!
Holiday scores with punches to the body.
Salvador is still in real trouble! Can Holiday finish him?
Salvador is trying to stand back up.
Salvador is trying to remain composed but Holiday is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Salvador prevents Holiday from getting a body triangle.
Salvador seems to have recovered his senses.
Salvador tries to roll but Holiday sticks to his back.
Holiday gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Holiday is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Salvador trying to get back to his feet but Holiday is in full control for now. #SUB#
Holiday is looking for the choke from the back position but Salvador is controlling his hands well.
Holiday lands a shot to the body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holiday punishes Salvador with strikes from the back mount.
Holiday doesn't have the hooks in and Salvador manages to turn into his guard.
Salvador looking to sit in guard and control but Holiday gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Holiday works over Salvador with some ground and pound from guard.
Salvador keeping moving, preventing Holiday from controlling successfully.
Holiday preventing the sweep.
Salvador avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salvador controlling Holiday's posture.
Holiday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holiday is standing up over Salvador. Salvador looks to escape but Holiday dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calidale Holiday showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holiday 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calidale Holiday!
A victorious Calidale Holiday thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
eL Monyo Salvador was interviewed post fight and said 'Hes the better man tonight congrats mate .'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Abakumov has a takedown stuffed.
Abakumov with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Holiday counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holiday wants to control from the top but Abakumov keeps moving.
Holiday is working Abakumov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holiday wants to get up but he can't break Abakumov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Abakumov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Holiday has passed into side control.
Holiday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holiday working the ground and pound.
Abakumov is looking to regain half guard here but Holiday keeps moving and retains side control.
Holiday works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Abakumov is trying to get back to half guard.
Holiday works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Holiday cracks Abakumov with a big right hand but Abakumov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abakumov trying to remain calm as Holiday controls from the top position.#T1#
Abakumov is trying to improve his position.
Holiday lands some shots froms side control.
Abakumov is looking for a sweep.
Holiday working the head and body with strikes.
Abakumov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Holiday lands a nice forearm strike.
Holiday is chipping away with strikes.
Abakumov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Abakumov is refusing to be controlled, as Holiday sits in half guard.
Abakumov is trying to get back to full guard.
Holiday takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abakumov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Abakumov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holiday landing with the ground and pound.
Holiday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Abakumov has momentary wrist control but Holiday slips an elbow through the middle.
Holiday looking to pass the guard.
Abakumov punching to the body, from the bottom.
Abakumov keeping moving, preventing Holiday from controlling successfully.
Holiday seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abakumov looking for a sweep. Not yet Abakumov, not yet.
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!
Holiday engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holiday wants to control from the top but Abakumov keeps moving.
Holiday preventing the sweep. #T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abakumov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holiday postures up and lands a big shot to Abakumov's brow.
Abakumov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holiday controls the pace.
Abakumov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holiday's guard. #REVB#
Holiday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abakumov looking to pass the guard.
Abakumov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abakumov stopping the sweep attempt from Holiday.
Abakumov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Abakumov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abakumov chips away with some ground and pound.
Holiday is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Abakumov tries to free his leg and advance position but Holiday is retaining full guard. #T4#
Abakumov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abakumov stops Holiday from standing up.
Abakumov throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely.
Abakumov throws a big elbow that misses.
Abakumov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holiday wants to control but Abakumov postures up.
Holiday taking a bit of punishment here - Abakumov scoring with strikes.
The strikes coming from Abakumov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Abakumov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abakumov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Abakumov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Holiday is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calidale Holiday dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Abakumov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holiday sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Abakumov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holiday looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Abakumov lands an elbow.
Abakumov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Holiday manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holiday is looking to escape.
Holiday taking some punishment here, with Abakumov in his half guard.
Abakumov is pressing down on Holiday's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holiday is holding on for now.
Holiday is looking to improve his position.
Abakumov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Holiday to regain full guard.
Abakumov throws an elbow that misses. Holiday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abakumov's guard. Nice move by Holiday!#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holiday landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Abakumov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abakumov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Holiday wants to stand and escape but Abakumov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abakumov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abakumov wants to pass the guard but Holiday is keeping the position.
Abakumov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abakumov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holiday is keeping the position for now.
Abakumov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abakumov stands and throws Holiday's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Abakumov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holiday managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Abakumov.
Abakumov working the body and head with strikes.
Abakumov is trying to move to mount but Holiday reverses beautifully and ends up in Abakumov's guard.
Abakumov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Abakumov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abakumov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holiday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holiday keeping full guard, as Abakumov tries to pass.
Holiday wants to stand up but Abakumov is controlling him.
Abakumov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holiday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holiday 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.#T3#
Abakumov throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely.
Holiday working a defensive guard here.
Abakumov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abakumov throws a big elbow that misses.
Abakumov being controlled here momentarily.
Abakumov throws a big elbow that misses.
Abakumov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holiday's guard.
Abakumov wants to free his trapped foot but Holiday is holding on for dear life with his legs. #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.
Abakumov lands with a punch from half guard.
Abakumov trying to pass the guard but Holiday defending well.
Holiday blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abakumov.
Abakumov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holiday with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abakumov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abakumov wants to free his trapped foot but Holiday is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Abakumov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abakumov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holiday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abakumov slips a nice elbow through Holiday's hands, connecting with Holiday's forehead.
Abakumov slips a nice elbow through Holiday's hands, connecting with Holiday's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Abakumov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Abakumov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Abakumov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abakumov throws a strike but Holiday avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Holiday working a defensive guard here.
Abakumov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abakumov postures up.
Holiday wants to get back to his feet but Abakumov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abakumov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abakumov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holiday with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abakumov thows a huge punch but Holiday dodges it nicely.
Holiday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abakumov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Konstantin Abakumov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abakumov prevents Holiday from improving his position.#T1#
Abakumov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abakumov lands a nice short elbow.
Abakumov trying to advance position but Holiday counters by regaining guard.
Holiday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abakumov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abakumov throws a big elbow that misses.
Abakumov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Abakumov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abakumov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holiday is trying to control the position but Abakumov postures up.
Abakumov throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely. #T2#
Holiday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holiday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abakumov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Holiday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abakumov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holiday's head.
Abakumov wants to pass the guard but Holiday is keeping the position.
Abakumov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abakumov throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely.
Holiday keeping full guard, as Abakumov tries to pass.
Holiday looking for a sweep. Not yet Holiday, not yet. #T3#
Abakumov throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Holiday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abakumov.
Abakumov passes into half guard.
Abakumov working the head and body with strikes.
Abakumov looks to land a strike but Holiday avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Abakumov wants to pass the guard but Holiday is keeping the position.
Abakumov working some strikes from top position.
Abakumov throws a strike but Holiday rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Abakumov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holiday is one step ahead there. #T4#
Abakumov keeping moving, preventing Holiday from controlling successfully.
Abakumov looking for a sweep. Not yet Abakumov, not yet.
Holiday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holiday stopping the sweep attempt from Abakumov.
Holiday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holiday preventing the sweep.
Holiday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holiday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abakumov looking for a sweep. Not yet Abakumov, not yet.
Holiday pushing down on Abakumov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Abakumov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abakumov 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Abakumov!
Konstantin Abakumov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Holiday shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kharimvotrik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Holiday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kharimvotrik looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Holiday working the ground and pound.
Kharimvotrik on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Holiday takes a little break here. Kharimvotrik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Holiday is putting a hurting on Kharimvotrik here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Holiday's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC#Kharimvotrik is rocked!
Holiday in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kharimvotrik looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Holiday turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calidale Holiday! |
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