Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF Fight Night 57
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dupree Holton is defended easily by Jones.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dupree Holton is defended easily by Jones.
No luck for Dupree Holton with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Jones.
Jones misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Dupree Holton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Dupree Holton gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Dupree Holton pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Dupree Holton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Jones is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dupree Holton is tapping! Great win for Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jon Jones!
Jon Jones managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: NYF 98: Deiveredo vs Hopson
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rotiz sprawls well. Rotiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Rotiz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rotiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rotiz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rotiz has control of Dupree Holton's left arm, preventing Dupree Holton from doing any damage.
Dupree Holton preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Dupree Holton drops back looking for a leg! Rotiz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rotiz manages to kick Dupree Holton off! Dupree Holton jumps back into Rotiz's guard.
Rotiz keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass.
Dupree Holton stands and throws Rotiz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Rotiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rotiz tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotiz is still trying to improve position.
Rotiz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dupree Holton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rotiz has his hands clasped together around Dupree Holton's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Dupree Holton wants to pass to mount but Rotiz is defending the position.
Dupree Holton is keen to just control but Rotiz is a slippery customer.
Dupree Holton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rotiz is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is working for a submission of some sort.
Rotiz wants to get back to full guard.
Rotiz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dupree Holton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Rotiz working for a triangle but Dupree Holton defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dupree Holton is pushing down on Rotiz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rotiz is fighting to maintain full guard but Dupree Holton has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Rotiz is refusing to be controlled, as Dupree Holton sits in half guard.
Rotiz is looking for a sweep. Dupree Holton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dupree Holton is taking a breather. Rotiz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rotiz is trying to get back to full guard.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Rotiz is defending well.
Dupree Holton prevents Rotiz from improving his position.
Rotiz is refusing to be controlled, as Dupree Holton sits in half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to pass to mount but Rotiz is defending the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dupree Holton prevents Rotiz from improving his position.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rotiz keeps working.
Rotiz is looking to control Dupree Holton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rotiz avoid being mounted?
Dupree Holton stalling.
Rotiz is looking to control Dupree Holton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rotiz avoid being mounted?
Dupree Holton is keen to just control but Rotiz is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rotiz is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toti Rotiz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rotiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rotiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dupree Holton's head.
Rotiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dupree Holton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rotiz is working away from the top position though.
Dupree Holton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rotiz content to control rather than advance.
Toti Rotiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dupree Holton tries to get to full guard but Rotiz has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz thows a huge punch but Dupree Holton dodges it nicely.
Rotiz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Dupree Holton trying to control here.
Dupree Holton wants to get back to full guard.
Dupree Holton is trying to maintain the position but Rotiz is very close to passing his half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rotiz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rotiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dupree Holton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rotiz.
Rotiz wants to control but Dupree Holton is keeping him busy.
Dupree Holton gets back to full guard.
Dupree Holton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rotiz's guard. #REVR#
Rotiz controlling Dupree Holton's posture.
Dupree Holton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rotiz controls Dupree Holton momentarily but Dupree Holton frees himself.
Rotiz seems keen to control Dupree Holton's posture.#T2#
Rotiz keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
Dupree Holton won't allow Rotiz to sweep him here.
Rotiz pulls Dupree Holton in close to his closed guard and prevents Dupree Holton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotiz pulls Dupree Holton in close to prevent any damage.
Dupree Holton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Rotiz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Rotiz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dupree Holton's half guard.
Dupree Holton is concentrating on defense, preventing Rotiz from advancing position.
Rotiz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rotiz lands with a punch from half guard.
Dupree Holton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rotiz.
Dupree Holton trying to control here.
Rotiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rotiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dupree Holton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rotiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Rotiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dupree Holton is just riding it out for now. Rotiz eventually gives up the hold.
Rotiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Dupree Holton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rotiz won't allow Dupree Holton to sweep him here.
Rotiz wants to control from the top but Dupree Holton keeps moving.
Dupree Holton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rotiz is one step ahead there.
Rotiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rotiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Dupree Holton has wrist control.
Rotiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rotiz being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toti Rotiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Dupree Holton gets a takedown into half guard.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Rotiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rotiz tries to roll over but Dupree Holton keeps him under control.
Dupree Holton moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz seems a little lost for a moment, as Dupree Holton dominates the positioning.
Rotiz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dupree Holton's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
Rotiz wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Rotiz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Rotiz can't keep his opponent in guard - Dupree Holton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dupree Holton slows the pace down in half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Rotiz is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dupree Holton seems to be working for a kimura but Rotiz defends the submission attempt.
Dupree Holton works his way into full mount!
Rotiz is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dupree Holton has taken his back. #T2##SUB#
Dupree Holton working for the choke.
Rotiz staying busy and making it hard for Dupree Holton to control. #SUB#
Rotiz is in a bad position with Dupree Holton working for a choke. Rotiz manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Rotiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rotiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Rotiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rotiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dupree Holton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rotiz looking to control.
Dupree Holton preventing the sweep.
Dupree Holton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rotiz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Dupree Holton postures up.
Dupree Holton won't allow Rotiz to sweep him here.
Rotiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Rotiz is keeping the position.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Rotiz keeps moving.
Rotiz trying to keep a closed guard but Dupree Holton is proving a slippery customer.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Rotiz keeps moving.
Rotiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Rotiz, not yet. #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.
Rotiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dupree Holton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Dupree Holton trying to keep a closed guard but Rotiz is proving a slippery customer.
Dupree Holton pulls Rotiz in close to his closed guard and prevents Rotiz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rotiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
DeShaun Dupree Holton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rotiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dupree Holton's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotiz landing with the ground and pound.
Dupree Holton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dupree Holton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShaun Dupree Holton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rotiz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: NYF 94: Zigaro vs Holton
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Dupree Holton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zigaro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dupree Holton with a poor takedown
enabling Zigaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Dupree Holton dives in for a single leg takedown but Zigaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tristan Zigaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeShaun Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zigaro defends well and Dupree Holton ends up having to push Zigaro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zigaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dupree Holton moves away.
Dupree Holton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zigaro lands a jab.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zigaro but Zigaro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zigaro with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Zigaro.
The fighters circle, before Zigaro throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Dupree Holton's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Zigaro lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tristan Zigaro!
Tristan Zigaro retains his light heavyweight title!
Tristan Zigaro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: NYF Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1#
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown but Tatum shows good takedown defense.
A right-left combo lands from Tatum.
Tatum has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tatum throws the left hand but Dupree Holton avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Dupree Holton drives through with a takedown into Tatum's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tatum pulls Dupree Holton in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupree Holton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tatum wants to stand but Dupree Holton is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass.
Dupree Holton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tatum managing to control the position. #T1#
Tatum is looking to stand up but Dupree Holton isn't so interested in that idea.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dupree Holton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tatum wants to get back to full guard.
Dupree Holton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tatum is looking to improve his position.
Dupree Holton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Dupree Holton looking to secure an arm triangle but Tatum defends it well.
Dupree Holton trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Dupree Holton controlling his opponent.
Dupree Holton looking to control but Tatum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tatum is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dupree Holton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tatum to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tatum shrugs it off.
Dupree Holton controlling from mount. #SUB#
Dupree Holton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tatum manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dupree Holton staying calm.#SUB#
Dupree Holton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tatum wants to control but Dupree Holton postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatum keeps working. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tatum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dupree Holton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tatum can't do much from the bottom here.
Tatum is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tatum struggling a bit here.
Tatum tries to buck Dupree Holton off but Dupree Holton is having none of it.
Dupree Holton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tatum will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tatum tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatum keeps working.
What's Tatum going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Tatum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dupree Holton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dupree Holton slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShaun Dupree Holton 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#
Tatum misses the jab.
Dupree Holton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dupree Holton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dupree Holton is defended easily by Tatum.
Dupree Holton fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tatum instigates a clinch.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Dupree Holton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tatum prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tatum lands a body punch.
Tatum misses with some punches.
Tatum prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Dupree Holton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tatum clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dupree Holton doesn't have the hooks in and Tatum manages to turn into his guard.
Tatum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tatum is continuing to stall.
Dupree Holton keeping full guard, as Tatum tries to pass.
Dupree Holton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tatum controls the pace.#T2#
Dupree Holton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dupree Holton keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dupree Holton has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tatum doesn't defend quickly enough and Dupree Holton has managed to lock this one up! Can Tatum escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dupree Holton on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
After winning the bout, DeShaun Dupree Holton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF Fight Night 42
Date: Sep 18, 2024

#R1#
Vice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dupree Holton.#TD#
Dupree Holton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vice did well to prevent Dupree Holton getting side control.
Vice 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.#SUB2#
Vice actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Vice actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vice is trying to get back to full guard.
Vice tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vice lands with a few short shots to the body. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vice is looking for a sweep. Dupree Holton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton passes to full mount!
Dupree Holton looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Dupree Holton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Vice swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dupree Holton wants to control the pace but Vice is squirming around nicely.
Dupree Holton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dupree Holton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vice can't escape the position.
Dupree Holton controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dupree Holton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vice for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Dupree Holton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vice is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Dupree Holton wants to take his opponent's back but Vice doesn't allow it.
Vice is trying to escape the mount.
Dupree Holton controlling the pace for now.
Dupree Holton fails to take his opponent's back.
Vice tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupree Holton tries to control but Vice wriggling away.
Vice keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dupree Holton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dupree Holton tries to control but Vice wriggling away. #T3#
Dupree Holton controlling the pace for now.
Vice swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Vice is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dupree Holton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dupree Holton continues to stall.
Vice slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dupree Holton seems to be looking for submissions.
Dupree Holton moves into full mount! Vice won't be happy about that!
Vice is squirming around, avoiding Dupree Holton's attempts to control the action.
Vice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dupree Holton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dupree Holton prevents Vice from getting the reversal.#T4##SUB#
Dupree Holton working for a guillotine from mount but Vice is in no mood to give up.
Dupree Holton content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vice is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vice is squirming around, avoiding Dupree Holton's attempts to control the action.
Dupree Holton fails to move to back control.
Dupree Holton controlling the pace for now.
Vice is working to get back to half guard.
Vice sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dupree Holton prevents Vice from improving his position.
Dupree Holton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in and gets a takedown into Vice's guard.
Dupree Holton stays in close to Vice's body and controls the position.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Vice is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vice knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dupree Holton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vice is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position. #T1#
Vice tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Vice is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
The referee asks Dupree Holton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dupree Holton prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position but Vice is working away.
Vice tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Dupree Holton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vice can do to turn this around?
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vice keeps working. #SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura but Vice is defending well.
Vice regains half guard.
Vice wants to get back to full guard.
Vice flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Vice looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dupree Holton controlling the action here.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vice is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Vice is defending against the submission attempts here by Dupree Holton. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Dupree Holton wants to control but Vice is keeping him busy.
Dupree Holton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vice is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Vice is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupree Holton pulls his head out easily.
Dupree Holton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vice!
Dupree Holton controlling from mount.
Vice is squirming around, avoiding Dupree Holton's attempts to control the action.
Vice is desperately trying to improve his position but Dupree Holton has a good base and remains in mount.
Vice has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for the RNC. #T4#
Dupree Holton controlling well, preventing Vice from escaping the position. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vice has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vice tries to break free.
What can Vice do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vice rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dupree Holton controlling the action here.
Vice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dupree Holton seems to be working for a kimura but Vice defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dupree Holton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vice tries to avoid it but Dupree Holton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vice to the ground. Vice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Vice closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vice lands in his opponent's guard.
Vice advances to half guard.
Vice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dupree Holton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dupree Holton working a defensive guard here.
DeShaun Dupree Holton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vice won't allow Dupree Holton to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice throwing strikes but missing.
Vice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dupree Holton has Vice pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dupree Holton is on top in guard. #REVR#
Vice keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Vice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dupree Holton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dupree Holton slips nicely into half guard.
Dupree Holton is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Vice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Dupree Holton wants to take a breather but Vice is having none of it.
Dupree Holton works his way into side control. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vice is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Vice is keeping him busy.
Vice tries to buck Dupree Holton off but Dupree Holton is having none of it.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Vice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Vice is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vice manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dupree Holton's best efforts.
Dupree Holton moves nicely into side control.
Vice tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Vice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vice is trying to escape the position but Dupree Holton is controlling the position.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Vice is keeping him busy. #T4#
Dupree Holton is really struggling to control Vice but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vice is trying to improve his position.
Dupree Holton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Vice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupree Holton just content to control the position.
Martin Vice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vice has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeShaun Dupree Holton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dupree Holton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShaun Dupree Holton!
DeShaun Dupree Holton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF 81: Kramer vs Holton
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1##TD#
Kramer shoots in and gets a takedown into Dupree Holton's guard.#SUB#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dupree Holton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dupree Holton is pulling down on Kramer's head to control his posture.
Kramer is pushing down on Dupree Holton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dupree Holton is fighting to maintain full guard but Kramer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kramer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dupree Holton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kramer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Kramer seems to be working for a kimura but Dupree Holton defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton moves into full guard.
Kramer advances to half guard.
Kramer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB#
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Dupree Holton is defending well. #SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupree Holton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dupree Holton keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Kramer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dupree Holton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kramer seems to be working for a kimura but Dupree Holton defends the submission attempt.
Dupree Holton is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kramer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dupree Holton sees it coming and defends easily.
Dupree Holton gets full guard.
Dupree Holton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dupree Holton is trying to control the position but Kramer postures up.
Dupree Holton pulls Kramer in close to prevent any damage.
Kramer stopping the sweep attempt from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton is adopting a defensive guard.
Kramer advances position into side control!#SUB#
Kramer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kramer moves into full mount!
Kramer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dupree Holton is trying desperately to improve position.
Dupree Holton is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Kramer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Kramer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dupree Holton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dupree Holton and Kramer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dupree Holton is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kramer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dupree Holton regains half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Kramer is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Kramer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dupree Holton sees it coming and defends easily.
Dupree Holton trying to control here.
Kramer looks to land a strike but Dupree Holton avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kramer being controlled here momentarily.
Kramer is looking to advance position but Dupree Holton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kramer is squirming around, avoiding Dupree Holton's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Kramer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dupree Holton fails to land the takedown.
Dupree Holton fails with the takedown#TD#
and Kramer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dupree Holton's guard.
Kramer advances to half guard. #SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dupree Holton defends it well.
We've been informed that Dupree Holton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kramer working over Dupree Holton with some ground and pound. Dupree Holton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kramer seems to be looking for submissions.
Kramer trying to pass the guard but Dupree Holton defending well. #SUB#
Kramer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB#
Kramer is working for a kimura but Dupree Holton is defending it quite comfortably.
Kramer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dupree Holton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kramer is working for a kimura but Dupree Holton is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupree Holton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Kramer postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kramer is working for a kimura but Dupree Holton is defending it quite comfortably.
Dupree Holton wants to get back to full guard.
Kramer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dupree Holton wants to improve his position but Kramer is controlling well. #SUB#
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupree Holton has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kramer lands a nice short elbow.
Dupree Holton wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dupree Holton defends it well.
Kramer missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dupree Holton is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold.
Kramer prevents Dupree Holton from improving his position.
Kramer drops an elbow to the side of Dupree Holton's head.
Dupree Holton is looking for a sweep. Kramer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kramer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Kramer throws a strike but Dupree Holton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kramer postures up.
Kramer throwing strikes but missing.
Kramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Dupree Holton is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kramer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dupree Holton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kramer has Dupree Holton in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kramer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dupree Holton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramer can't keep his opponent in guard - Dupree Holton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton wants to work for an arm triangle but Kramer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Kramer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD#
Kramer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dupree Holton sneaks back into half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Kramer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is defending against the submission attempts here by Kramer.
Jon Kramer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton gets full guard.#T1#
Kramer won't allow Dupree Holton to sweep him here.
Kramer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dupree Holton's head.
Kramer advances to half guard.
Dupree Holton is looking for a sweep. Kramer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but Dupree Holton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage.
Dupree Holton tries to roll over but Kramer keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kramer is working for a kimura but Dupree Holton is defending it quite comfortably.
Kramer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dupree Holton can do to turn this around?
Dupree Holton is pressing down on Kramer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kramer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Kramer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dupree Holton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kramer has Dupree Holton in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kramer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Kramer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dupree Holton controls the pace.
Dupree Holton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kramer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dupree Holton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupree Holton slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions off his back.
Dupree Holton trying to pass the guard but Kramer defending well. #SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions off his back.
Dupree Holton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kramer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kramer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kramer is trying to get back to full guard.
Kramer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kramer.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kramer wants to sweep here but Dupree Holton controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass. #SUB#
Kramer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dupree Holton is aware though and is defending well.
Dupree Holton pushing down on Kramer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kramer wants to improve his position but Dupree Holton is controlling well.
Dupree Holton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kramer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramer is looking for a sweep. Dupree Holton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kramer actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kramer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupree Holton pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Kramer clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kramer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Dupree Holton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kramer pinned against the cage. Kramer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kramer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dupree Holton dives in for a single leg takedown but Kramer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dupree Holton has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Kramer counters by clinching up.
Jon Kramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeShaun Dupree Holton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kramer decides to pull guard.
Kramer keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass.
Dupree Holton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Kramer is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dupree Holton throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kramer's body to avoid the submission. Kramer has instead reached around Dupree Holton's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kramer arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jon Kramer!
Jon Kramer retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: NYF 76: Crusher vs Beukelboom
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Dandrakulo throws a hook but Dupree Holton blocks it.
Dandrakulo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dupree Holton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dupree Holton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dupree Holton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dupree Holton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dandrakulo slaps away a takedown attempt from Dupree Holton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dupree Holton shoots and misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dandrakulo connects with a leg kick.
Dandrakulo connects with a solid leg kick.
Dandrakulo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dupree Holton was well out of range. Poor timing from Dandrakulo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dandrakulo tries a low kick but Dupree Holton avoids it.
We've been told by Dandrakulo's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dandrakulo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dupree Holton fails with a takedown attempt.
Samson Dandrakulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeShaun Dupree Holton.#T1#
Dupree Holton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dandrakulo counters with a straight right hand.
Dupree Holton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Dupree Holton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dupree Holton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dandrakulo is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Dupree Holton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dandrakulo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dandrakulo sneaks back into half guard.
Dandrakulo works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Dandrakulo wants to sweep here but Dupree Holton controlling him for the moment.
Dupree Holton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dandrakulo is keeping the position for now.
Dupree Holton preventing the sweep.
Dupree Holton is looking to advance position but Dandrakulo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Dupree Holton is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree Holton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dandrakulo trying to control from half guard but Dupree Holton is working away.
Dupree Holton tries to roll over but Dandrakulo keeps him under control.#T3#
Dandrakulo trying to control the action but Dupree Holton is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton wants to improve his position but Dandrakulo is controlling well.
Dandrakulo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dupree Holton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dandrakulo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dandrakulo's back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dandrakulo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dupree Holton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dandrakulo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dupree Holton gets his hands free as Dandrakulo looks to control. #T4#
Dandrakulo is really stuck here.
Dupree Holton is trying to stick to Dandrakulo's back but Dandrakulo is turning into Dupree Holton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dupree Holton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupree Holton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupree Holton controls Dandrakulo momentarily but Dandrakulo frees himself.
Dandrakulo advances to half guard.
Dandrakulo trying to pass the guard but Dupree Holton defending well.
Dupree Holton gets full guard.
Dandrakulo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dupree Holton keeping full guard, as Dandrakulo tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dupree Holton shoots in but no luck this time.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but Dupree Holton moved away.
Dupree Holton fails with the takedown.
Samson Dandrakulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeShaun Dupree Holton.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton ducks under a wild hook from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo lands a nice looking body kick.
Dupree Holton takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dandrakulo. Dupree Holton shrugs it off though.
Dandrakulo scoring well with a low kick there.
Dupree Holton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dandrakulo circles away.
Dandrakulo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Dupree Holton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Samson Dandrakulo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Dandrakulo tries to sprawl but Dupree Holton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dupree Holton prevents Dandrakulo from improving his position.
Dandrakulo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dandrakulo is staying active underneath Dupree Holton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dupree Holton prevents Dandrakulo from improving his position.
Dupree Holton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dandrakulo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dandrakulo defend it? Dupree Holton steps over the head and cranks it - Dandrakulo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dupree Holton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
DeShaun Dupree Holton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF 69: Arnolds vs Hicks
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Jones throws the left hand but Dupree Holton avoids the punch easily.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Dupree Holton blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Dupree Holton avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree Holton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dupree Holton has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jones is trying to escape the position but Dupree Holton is controlling the position.
Dupree Holton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Dupree Holton continues to stall.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones 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.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones is trying to buck Dupree Holton off.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #SUB#
Dupree Holton swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dupree Holton's guard.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dupree Holton wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dupree Holton is proving hard to escape from.
Dupree Holton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dupree Holton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones wants to stand but Dupree Holton is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Dupree Holton is keeping the position.
Dupree Holton is trying to hold Jones in close to prevent damage but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones throwing shots but Dupree Holton is blocking nicely. #T4#
Jones 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. #SUB2#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dupree Holton is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Jones postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupree Holton tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dupree Holton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dupree Holton off to one side.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Dupree Holton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones tries to escape but Dupree Holton is in control. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
A lull in the action here as Dupree Holton stalls from top position.#SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dupree Holton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Dupree Holton keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jon Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Dupree Holton takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position but Jones is working away. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dupree Holton slows the pace down.
Jones is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Dupree Holton dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones is trying to buck Dupree Holton off.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Dupree Holton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. #SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones is letting Dupree Holton control him for a moment.
Jones tries to buck Dupree Holton off but Dupree Holton is having none of it.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Dupree Holton is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dupree Holton is controlling him well.#SUB#
Dupree Holton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupree Holton working away.
Dupree Holton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Dupree Holton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dupree Holton fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.#SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dupree Holton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Dupree Holton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Dupree Holton working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dupree Holton has hold of Jones's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jones seems comfortable defending it but Dupree Holton has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jones is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jones is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dupree Holton couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
A victorious DeShaun Dupree Holton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1#
Dean misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in and gets a takedown into Dean's guard.
Dupree Holton preventing the sweep.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton stays in close to Dean's body and controls the position.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
Dupree Holton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton passes into half guard.
Dupree Holton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dupree Holton wants to take Dean's back here but Dean is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T1#
Dean is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean tries to hold on but Dupree Holton pushes him away. #SUB#
Dupree Holton looking to secure an arm triangle but Dean defends it well.
Dean is looking to improve his position but Dupree Holton isn't that keen on the idea.
Dupree Holton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dupree Holton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dupree Holton fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Dupree Holton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dupree Holton controlling from the full mount.
Dupree Holton wants to control the pace but Dean is squirming around nicely.
Dean really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Dupree Holton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dupree Holton avoids the attempt from Dean to control.
Dupree Holton controlling from the full mount.
Dupree Holton looking to control but Dean is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Dupree Holton avoids the attempt from Dean to control.
Dupree Holton controlling from the full mount.
Dean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dupree Holton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dupree Holton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dupree Holton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dupree Holton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dupree Holton is looking to work his way around to Dean's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dupree Holton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dean is looking to escape.
Dupree Holton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Dupree Holton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dean is looking to escape.
Dupree Holton is looking to work his way around to Dean's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dupree Holton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dean is looking to escape. #SUB#
Dupree Holton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dean has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dupree Holton's lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupree Holton is trying to control the action in half guard but Dean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dean misses with a head kick.
Dupree Holton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dupree Holton fails with the takedown.
Dupree Holton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dean.
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dupree Holton manages to avoid it.
Dupree Holton dives in and grabs Dean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dean pushes down on Dupree Holton's head and hops out.
Dean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dupree Holton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dean looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Dean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dean is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dupree Holton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dean rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dupree Holton's guard! Nice work there by Dean!
Dupree Holton working a defensive guard here.
Dupree Holton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dean can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dupree Holton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dean controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dupree Holton is pulling down on Dean's head to control his posture.
Dupree Holton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dean is one step ahead there.
Dupree Holton is controlling Dean's posture.
Dean works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dupree Holton is looking for a sweep. Dean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Dupree Holton is positioning himself well to prevent Dean advancing to mount.
Dean is controlling the pace.
Dupree Holton trying to hold on to Dean's head to control him but Dean postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dupree Holton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dean controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dupree Holton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dean's guard. #REVR##T4#
Dupree Holton tries to free his leg and advance position but Dean is retaining full guard.
Dean is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
Dupree Holton is pushing down on Dean's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dean is fighting to maintain full guard but Dupree Holton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dupree Holton is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dean can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dupree Holton passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupree Holton controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Randall Dean will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dupree Holton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dean has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dupree Holton is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dupree Holton showed some decent athleticism there.
Dupree Holton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dean is looking to control Dupree Holton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dean avoid being mounted?
Dupree Holton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dupree Holton trying to mount his opponent but Dean defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton trying to control from half guard but Dean is working away.
Dean trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Dupree Holton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dean keeps working.
Dupree Holton is looking to advance position but Dean won't allow it.
Dean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dupree Holton works his way into side control.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Dean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
DeShaun Dupree Holton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dean is trying to improve his position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Dean is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dean, who protects the arm well.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Dean is keeping him busy.
Dean wants to control but Dupree Holton postures up.#SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Dean is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Dupree Holton is really struggling to control Dean but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dupree Holton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dean is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dupree Holton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dupree Holton trying to control the position but Dean is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Dean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dean tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Dupree Holton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupree Holton controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShaun Dupree Holton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dupree Holton 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShaun Dupree Holton!
A victorious DeShaun Dupree Holton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF 59: Yordan vs Hopson
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Dupree Holton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Ramsey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dupree Holton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramsey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dupree Holton goes for a takedown attempt but Ramsey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dupree Holton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramsey tries to avoid it but Dupree Holton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramsey to the ground. Ramsey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dupree Holton. #CL2#
Dupree Holton gets tackled into the cage by Ramsey. Ramsey maintains the clinch. #TD#
Dupree Holton jumps into guard, dragging Ramsey to the mat.
Dupree Holton keeping moving, preventing Ramsey from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramsey wants to control from the top but Dupree Holton keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dupree Holton holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Dupree Holton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dupree Holton slows the pace down in half guard.
Dupree Holton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ramsey! #SUB#
Dupree Holton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ramsey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ramsey shrugs it off.
Dupree Holton controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Dupree Holton takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is persistently looking for the submission but Ramsey is defending it well.
Dupree Holton has the hooks in. Ramsey is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramsey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dupree Holton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Ramsey is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dupree Holton gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton is hanging on to Ramsey's back as he tries to escape. #T3##SUB#
Dupree Holton has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Ramsey is defending well but eventually Dupree Holton manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Ramsey has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
An out of breath DeShaun Dupree Holton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF 55: Makoba vs Crusher
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Dupree Holton tries for a takedown but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tatum misses with a hook. Dupree Holton ducked under it nicely.
Tatum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dupree Holton.
Tatum misses with a looping left.
Dupree Holton attempts a counter takedown but Tatum avoids it well and moves away.
Tatum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dupree Holton.
Tatum swings for the body but Dupree Holton moves out of range. #TD#
Dupree Holton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tatum sprawls well initially but Dupree Holton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Tatum manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tatum lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum fails to land with a series of punches.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tatum as he avoids it easily.
Tatum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dupree Holton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tatum circles away.
Tatum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Dupree Holton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Tatum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tatum wants to control but Dupree Holton postures up.
Dupree Holton controlling the position from side mount.
Tatum is looking to reverse the position.
Tatum is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Tatum struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tatum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dupree Holton slows the pace down.
Dupree Holton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tatum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Dupree Holton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tatum can't do much from the bottom here.
Tatum is looking to regain half guard here but Dupree Holton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dupree Holton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3##SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tatum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tatum is trying to improve his position.
Tatum wants to control but Dupree Holton postures up.
Tatum tries to buck Dupree Holton off but Dupree Holton is having none of it.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Tatum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tatum tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Dupree Holton controlling the position from side mount.
Tatum is looking to regain half guard here but Dupree Holton keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Tatum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tatum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dupree Holton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tatum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tatum is being controlled here.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position but Tatum is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum is letting Dupree Holton control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jayson Tatum will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dupree Holton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tatum avoids it really well and circles away.
Tatum throws a hook to the side of Dupree Holton's head but Dupree Holton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dupree Holton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tatum sprawls and moves away.
Dupree Holton closes the distance and clinches up with Tatum, looking for a takedown. Dupree Holton pushes Tatum against the cage but Tatum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Dupree Holton dives in and scores a takedown into Tatum's guard.
Tatum controlling Dupree Holton's posture.
Dupree Holton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum is trying to control the position but Dupree Holton postures up.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Tatum is keeping the position.#T1#
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
Dupree Holton 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.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Tatum is keeping the position.
Tatum working a defensive guard here.
Dupree Holton slips nicely into half guard.
Tatum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dupree Holton won't allow Tatum to sweep him here.
Dupree Holton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dupree Holton advances position into side control!#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tatum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatum keeps working. #T2#
Dupree Holton working away.
Dupree Holton controls the position from side control.
Tatum manages to get back to half guard.
Tatum looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Dupree Holton seems content to control.
Tatum wants to get back to full guard.
Dupree Holton tries to pass to full mount but Tatum defends it.
Dupree Holton uses his free foot to push down on Tatum's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tatum.
Tatum is looking to improve his position but Dupree Holton isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Tatum wants to control but Dupree Holton is having none of it.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tatum has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dupree Holton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tatum is looking to escape.
Tatum gets back to half guard.
Tatum won't allow Dupree Holton to pass to mount.
Dupree Holton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #ES2#
Tatum kicks off Dupree Holton and gets to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dupree Holton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree Holton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dupree Holton moves away.
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tatum defends it nicely.
Tatum swings for the body but Dupree Holton moves out of range.
Tatum stuffs the takedown attempt from Dupree Holton. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Tatum tries to sprawl but Dupree Holton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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 DeShaun Dupree Holton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dupree Holton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dupree Holton takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tatum is trying to defend but Dupree Holton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tatum won't allow Dupree Holton to pass to mount.
Tatum is staying active underneath Dupree Holton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dupree Holton prevents Tatum from improving his position.
Tatum moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dupree Holton passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Tatum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dupree Holton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tatum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tatum is trying to control Dupree Holton's posture but Dupree Holton avoids it.
Tatum tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Dupree Holton just content to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Tatum is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Dupree Holton stalls from top position.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatum keeps working. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tatum has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Tatum is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tatum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tatum can't do much from the bottom here.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Tatum tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Dupree Holton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Dupree Holton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #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.
Dupree Holton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatum keeps working.
Tatum is trying to control Dupree Holton's posture but Dupree Holton avoids it. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tatum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tatum is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura but Tatum is defending well.
DeShaun Dupree Holton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dupree Holton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShaun Dupree Holton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dupree Holton 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShaun Dupree Holton!
DeShaun Dupree Holton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF Fight Night Tokyo
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Dupree Holton gets caught flat footed, as Iyer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dupree Holton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Iyer wants to control from the top but Dupree Holton keeps moving.
Dupree Holton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iyer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dupree Holton pushes down on Iyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying for a kimura here. Iyer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dupree Holton wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
A victorious DeShaun Dupree Holton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPPS Evolution 9
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1##TD#
Dupree Holton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kidman to the ground. Dupree Holton is now in Kidman's guard.
Kidman pulls Dupree Holton in to control the position.
Kidman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kidman keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
Kidman keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Kidman is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton stands and throws Kidman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kidman is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kidman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kidman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dupree Holton is pressing down on Kidman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position.
Kidman forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Dupree Holton is not content to let Kidman control the position.
Dupree Holton is trying to get back to full guard.
Dupree Holton is holding on to half guard well.
Kidman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dupree Holton defending well though.
Dupree Holton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kidman slips nicely into half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to get back to full guard.
Kidman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kidman winds up and cracks Dupree Holton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidman prevents Dupree Holton from improving his position.#T2#
Dupree Holton has hold of Kidman's hands but Kidman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kidman is looking to take a break and control but Dupree Holton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dupree Holton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kidman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kidman's back!
Kidman trying to control the hands but Dupree Holton breaks the grip. #SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Dupree Holton go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Dupree Holton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dupree Holton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dupree Holton is not going to allow Kidman to sit and survive in this position.
Kidman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kidman is really stuck here. #T3#
Dupree Holton is looking to control Kidman but Kidman is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Kidman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dupree Holton's arms.
Kidman just trying to survive but Dupree Holton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kidman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dupree Holton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kidman is looking to escape.
Kidman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is working for a kimura but Kidman is defending it quite comfortably.
Kidman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kidman is refusing to be controlled, as Dupree Holton sits in half guard. #T4#
Kidman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kidman.
Kidman managing to control the position.
Kidman keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
Kidman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dupree Holton won't allow Kidman to sweep him here.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Kidman is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidman is trying to keep Dupree Holton in close.
Kidman looking for a sweep. Not yet Kidman, not yet.
Dupree Holton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kidman is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dupree Holton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kidman tries to avoid it but Dupree Holton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kidman to the ground. Kidman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kidman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dupree Holton moves away.
Kidman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown but Kidman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dupree Holton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kidman works Dupree Holton's body with a nice hook.
Kidman stuffs the takedown attempt from Dupree Holton. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree Holton fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dupree Holton.#CL2#
Kidman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dupree Holton, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kidman lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidman trying to control but Dupree Holton is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kidman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dupree Holton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dupree Holton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kidman trying to control but Dupree Holton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dupree Holton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kidman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kidman wants to pass the guard but Dupree Holton is keeping the position.
Dupree Holton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kidman. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dupree Holton pulls Kidman in close to prevent any damage.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupree Holton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupree Holton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dupree Holton can't keep his opponent in guard - Kidman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dupree Holton is trying to maintain the position but Kidman is very close to passing his half guard.
Dupree Holton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kidman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dupree Holton taking some punishment here, with Kidman in his half guard.
Kidman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dupree Holton is looking to improve his position.
Dupree Holton trying to hold on to Kidman's head to control him but Kidman postures up.
Kidman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Kidman wants to control but Dupree Holton is keeping him busy.
Billy Kidman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kidman tries to pass to full mount but Dupree Holton defends it.
Dupree Holton tries to roll over but Kidman keeps him under control.
Dupree Holton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dupree Holton won't allow Kidman to pass to mount.
Dupree Holton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kidman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kidman wants to control but Dupree Holton is keeping him busy.
Kidman is looking to advance position but Dupree Holton won't allow it.
Kidman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Kidman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kidman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dupree Holton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dupree Holton trying to control from the bottom.
Kidman wants to control but Dupree Holton is keeping him busy.
Kidman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dupree Holton taking some punishment here, with Kidman in his half guard.
Kidman prevents Dupree Holton from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dupree Holton is staying active underneath Kidman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Kidman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kidman enables Dupree Holton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kidman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Kidman is keeping the position.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Kidman is working from the bottom.
Kidman keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass.
Kidman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Kidman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton is really struggling to control Kidman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dupree Holton looking to pass the guard.
Kidman keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kidman has control of Dupree Holton's left arm, preventing Dupree Holton from doing any damage.
Dupree Holton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dupree Holton looking to pass the guard.
Kidman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kidman is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dupree Holton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dupree Holton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dupree Holton wants to sweep here but Kidman controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dupree Holton keeping moving, preventing Kidman from controlling successfully.
Dupree Holton trying to keep a closed guard but Kidman is proving a slippery customer.
Kidman throws a big elbow that misses.
Kidman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kidman cracks Dupree Holton with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kidman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kidman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dupree Holton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kidman postures up.
Kidman passes Dupree Holton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dupree Holton trying to hold on to Kidman's head to control him but Kidman postures up. #T3#
Dupree Holton wants to get back to full guard but Kidman has mounted him!
Kidman lands a big shot there that rocks Dupree Holton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dupree Holton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dupree Holton tries to hold on but Kidman postures up.
Kidman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kidman lands a couple of good shots and Dupree Holton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kidman controls the action.
Dupree Holton trying to control the hands but Kidman won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T4#
Dupree Holton is in bad spot here.
Kidman is landing with strikes. Dupree Holton can't take much more of this.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kidman scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Can Dupree Holton hold on?! Kidman is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kidman controls the action.
Kidman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dupree Holton.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Kidman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kidman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Kidman!
Billy Kidman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SPPS Evolution 6
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Dupree Holton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jaska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Dupree Holton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jaska's half guard.
Dupree Holton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jaska doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dupree Holton.
Jaska wants to control but Dupree Holton is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dupree Holton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dupree Holton has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jaska defend it? Dupree Holton steps over the head and cranks it - Jaska is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dupree Holton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
A very excited looking DeShaun Dupree Holton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Taistelu Jaska had this to say: 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'.

Event: SPPS Evolution 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Dupree Holton walks into a left hand.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dupree Holton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Dupree Holton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good leg kick by Brown.
Nice shot by Brown.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dupree Holton doesn't seem phased though.
Dupree Holton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dupree Holton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dupree Holton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dupree Holton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dupree Holton shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Dupree Holton. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dupree Holton defends it well.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Dupree Holton misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dupree Holton won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Dupree Holton is trying to work for a sweep but Brown has mounted him!
Dupree Holton's coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym 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.
Dupree Holton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dupree Holton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Dupree Holton is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dupree Holton is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown is thwarting Dupree Holton's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dupree Holton is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Dupree Holton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.#REVR#
Dupree Holton tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dupree Holton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dupree Holton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Dupree Holton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Dupree Holton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Dupree Holton seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dupree Holton trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupree Holton pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Dupree Holton moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that!
Dupree Holton is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dupree Holton controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Dupree Holton wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Dupree Holton is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brown is in real trouble. #T2#
Dupree Holton struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Dupree Holton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton has good solid back control here.
Brown is trying to break free. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a rear naked choke here but Brown reverses the position brilliantly into Dupree Holton's guard!
Dupree Holton working a defensive guard here.
DeShaun Dupree Holton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Dupree Holton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Brown 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.
Dupree Holton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dupree Holton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dupree Holton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Dupree Holton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dupree Holton manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Dupree Holton's guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dupree Holton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Dupree Holton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dupree Holton manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Dupree Holton's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Dupree Holton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brown is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Brown tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Dupree Holton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Dupree Holton prevents Brown from improving his position.#SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton is taking a breather. Brown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown wants to improve his position but Dupree Holton is controlling well.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dupree Holton seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown is staying active underneath Dupree Holton, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Dupree Holton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Dupree Holton looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Dupree Holton goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Brown with the counter takedown but Dupree Holton avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree Holton looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Dupree Holton.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Dupree Holton wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.#T4#
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Dupree Holton drives through with a takedown into Brown's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dupree Holton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dupree Holton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dupree Holton forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeShaun Dupree Holton.
I think Dupree Holton 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... DeShaun Dupree Holton!
During a confident post fight interview, DeShaun Dupree Holton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 65:Standifer vs Jung
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Legrand closes the distance and pushes Dupree Holton back into the cage.
Dupree Holton keeps control of Legrand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dupree Holton is trying to drag Legrand to the mat but Legrand just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Legrand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dupree Holton shoots in but Legrand avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dupree Holton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Legrand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dupree Holton is defended easily by Legrand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton checks a low kick from Legrand.
Dupree Holton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick from Legrand, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Legrand misses with a low kick.
Legrand misses with a low kick as Dupree Holton jumps back.#CL2#
Legrand moves into the clinch successfully.
Dupree Holton is trying to pull guard but Legrand turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Dupree Holton pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Legrand trying to control but Dupree Holton is working from the bottom.
Legrand being controlled here momentarily.
Dupree Holton keeping full guard, as Legrand tries to pass.
Legrand trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dupree Holton's guard.
Dupree Holton is pulling down on Legrand's head to control his posture.
Legrand wants to stand but Dupree Holton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Legrand must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Dupree Holton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dupree Holton keeping moving, preventing Legrand from controlling successfully.
Dupree Holton pulls Legrand in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dupree Holton tries for a takedown but Legrand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Legrand tries to counter it with a takedown but Dupree Holton pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in and gets a takedown into Legrand's guard.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Legrand is keeping the position.
Dupree Holton prevents Legrand from getting back to his feet.
Dupree Holton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Legrand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dupree Holton defends it easily.
Legrand keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Thunder Gym inform us that Legrand has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Dupree Holton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Legrand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dupree Holton is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Legrand keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
Dupree Holton stopping the sweep attempt from Legrand.
Legrand keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass.
Dupree Holton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position but Legrand is working away.
Legrand tries to escape but Dupree Holton is in control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Legrand is trying to get back to half guard.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position but Legrand is working away. #T4#
Dupree Holton is staying tight to Legrand's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Legrand is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Dupree Holton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dupree Holton prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legrand keeps working. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Legrand has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Legrand is keeping him busy.
Legrand struggling a bit here.
Legrand is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legrand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Legrand dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dupree Holton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Dupree Holton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dupree Holton controlling the position from side mount.
Legrand is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton prevents Legrand from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dupree Holton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Legrand is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dupree Holton asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Legrand is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dupree Holton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Legrand is keeping him busy.
Legrand tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Legrand is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Legrand has escaped the position, nice work there.
Legrand is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dupree Holton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Legrand pushes Dupree Holton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dupree Holton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying to get an arm triangle but Legrand is defending well.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Legrand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Legrand is pushing Dupree Holton's head away, looking to escape. Dupree Holton manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura but Legrand is defending well.
Legrand is looking to reverse the position.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Legrand is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Legrand, who protects the arm well.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legrand keeps working.
DeShaun Dupree Holton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Legrand, who protects the arm well.
Legrand tries to buck Dupree Holton off but Dupree Holton is having none of it.
Legrand is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Legrand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dupree Holton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dupree Holton working away.
Legrand is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dupree Holton is controlling him well.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Legrand is keeping him busy.
Legrand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dupree Holton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Legrand will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Legrand tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Dupree Holton working away.
Legrand wants to get back to his feet but Dupree Holton drags him back down.#SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura but Legrand is defending well.
Legrand tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
The referee asks Dupree Holton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dupree Holton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Legrand is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Legrand being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legrand tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Legrand, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dupree Holton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dupree Holton taking a breather here. #ES2#
Legrand throws Dupree Holton to one side and escapes!
Legrand leaves Dupree Holton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dupree Holton tries to keep at a distance but Legrand has taken the fight into the clinch.
Legrand controlling the action here for a moment. #TD#
Dupree Holton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Dupree Holton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Legrand wants to improve his position but Dupree Holton is controlling well.
Legrand trying to control but Dupree Holton postures up.
Legrand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legrand.
Dupree Holton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dupree Holton passes Legrand's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Legrand is trying to stand.
Legrand is looking to control Dupree Holton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Legrand avoid being mounted?#T2#
Legrand is trying to get back to full guard.
Legrand is trying to stand back up but Dupree Holton is controlling him
Dupree Holton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dupree Holton wants to pass to mount but Legrand is defending the position.
Dupree Holton is controlling the pace.
Legrand wants to get back to his feet.
Dupree Holton trying to pass the guard but Legrand defending well.
Dupree Holton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Legrand!
Legrand is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dupree Holton moves to the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T3##SUB#
Dupree Holton working for the choke.
Legrand is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dupree Holton keeps control of the position as Legrand tries to break free. #SUB#
Legrand fending off the submission attempt from Dupree Holton. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for the choke from the back position but Legrand is controlling his hands well.
Dupree Holton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Legrand is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dupree Holton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dupree Holton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Legrand for as long as he can get away with.
Dupree Holton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dupree Holton has the hooks in. Legrand is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4##SUB#
Dupree Holton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Legrand is trying to stand back up.
Dupree Holton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legrand can do to turn this around?
Dupree Holton doesn't have the hooks in and Legrand manages to turn into his guard.
Legrand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dupree Holton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Legrand wants to pass the guard but Dupree Holton is keeping the position.
Legrand tries to stand but Dupree Holton is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShaun Dupree Holton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dupree Holton 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShaun Dupree Holton!
DeShaun Dupree Holton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 62:Petrov vs Cleever
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Price will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Price misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Dupree Holton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dupree Holton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving. #SUB#
Dupree Holton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Price has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dupree Holton has managed to get both his arms back between Price's legs - danger averted.
Price keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton stands and throws Price's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dupree Holton staying calm.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Price is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Price is being controlled here.
I wouldn't like to be where Price is right now.
Dupree Holton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Price will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dupree Holton laying and praying for a moment but Price takes advantage and regains half guard.
Price tries to get to full guard but Dupree Holton has control of the leg.
Dupree Holton is trying to control the action in half guard but Price is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dupree Holton is thwarting Price's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Price defends it well.
Price controlling the position well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dupree Holton trying to pass the guard but Price defending well.
Price trying to control here. #SUB#
Price actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dupree Holton seems to be working for a kimura but Price defends the submission attempt.
Price regains full guard. Nicely done.
Price keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass.
Price is pulling down on Dupree Holton's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupree Holton passes into half guard. #T3#
Dupree Holton is trying to control the action in half guard but Price is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Price trying to control from the bottom.
Price is trying is best to control the position here.
Dupree Holton trying to control the pace.
Dupree Holton trying to advance position but Price counters by regaining guard.
Dupree Holton looking to pass the guard.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Price keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price is trying to keep Dupree Holton in close.
Dupree Holton stopping the sweep attempt from Price.#SUB#
Price is looking for a triangle but Dupree Holton pushes his legs off easily.
Dupree Holton advances position into side control!
Price gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dupree Holton is trying to control. Price wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupree Holton controlling the pace. #SUB#
Price has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Dupree Holton. Oh but Price has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Dupree Holton goes limp - he's gone! Price jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pete Price!
Pete Price thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WFC New York 5
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dupree Holton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Logan!
Logan stops Dupree Holton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Logan is desperately trying to improve his position but Dupree Holton has a good base and remains in mount.
Dupree Holton wants to take his opponent's back but Logan doesn't allow it.
Dupree Holton forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Dupree Holton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Logan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dupree Holton is trying to stick to Logan's back but Logan is turning into Dupree Holton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dupree Holton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Logan.
Dupree Holton keeping full guard, as Logan tries to pass.
Dupree Holton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dupree Holton keeping moving, preventing Logan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Logan 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.
Dupree Holton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Logan content to stall in guard here.
Dupree Holton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dupree Holton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupree Holton working away.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Logan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Logan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dupree Holton's best efforts.#T2#
Logan gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupree Holton looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Logan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dupree Holton tries to free his leg and advance position but Logan is retaining full guard.
Logan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dupree Holton stands and throws Logan's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Logan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dupree Holton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Logan wants to control but Dupree Holton is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Dupree Holton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Logan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dupree Holton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
A very excited looking DeShaun Dupree Holton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WFC Australia 2
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Dupree Holton gets a takedown into half guard.
Cosby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cosby tries to get out of the position.
Cosby looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dupree Holton wants to pass to mount but Cosby is defending the position.
Dupree Holton keeps trying to improve his position.
Cosby keeping control of the position.
Dupree Holton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton mounts Cosby! Really nice guard pass there!
Dupree Holton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton wants to finish this one by submission but Cosby is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dupree Holton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dupree Holton wants to take Cosby's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cosby turns into him and now he's in Dupree Holton's guard.
Dupree Holton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosby is one step ahead there.
Cosby has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dupree Holton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosby's guard. #REVB#
Dupree Holton slips nicely into half guard.
Dupree Holton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cosby! #SUB2#
Dupree Holton working for a submission but Cosby is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Dupree Holton wants to take his opponent's back but Cosby doesn't allow it.
Dupree Holton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dupree Holton wants to finish this one by submission but Cosby is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dupree Holton.
Cosby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dupree Holton on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Dupree Holton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton looking for a guillotine from mount but Cosby is having none of it.
Dupree Holton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3##SUB2#
Dupree Holton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dupree Holton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cosby to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cosby shrugs it off.
Dupree Holton wants to take his opponent's back but Cosby doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton looking to secure an arm triangle but Cosby defends it well.
Dupree Holton fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cosby is surviving well by controlling Dupree Holton's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton wants to finish this one by submission but Cosby is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dupree Holton. #T4##SUB2#
Cosby defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton fails to advance to Cosby's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupree Holton takes Cosby's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Cosby is in trouble. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton is looking for the choke from the back position but Cosby is controlling his hands well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Cosby showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Cosby defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cosby is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton looking to break Cosby's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cosby remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dupree Holton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dupree Holton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cosby circles away.
Cosby stuffs the takedown attempt from Dupree Holton. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
Dupree Holton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeShaun Dupree Holton.
A jab from Cosby does it's job there.#CL#
Cosby clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Dupree Holton successfully pulls guard.
Dupree Holton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Dupree Holton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dupree Holton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cosby preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cosby wants to control from the top but Dupree Holton keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dupree Holton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dupree Holton, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Cosby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cosby wants to control from the top but Dupree Holton keeps moving.
Dupree Holton wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dupree Holton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton seems to be looking for submissions.
Cosby is looking for a sweep. Dupree Holton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dupree Holton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cosby reverses the position - he's now on top in Dupree Holton's guard. #T2#
Dupree Holton wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton working for a triangle but Cosby defends it easily.
Dupree Holton wants to sweep here but Cosby controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree Holton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dupree Holton wants to pass to mount but Cosby is defending the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dupree Holton moves into full mount! Cosby won't be happy about that! #T3#
Dupree Holton mounts Cosby! Really nice guard pass there!
Dupree Holton is looking to work his way around to Cosby's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dupree Holton forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cosby with him. Cosby is trying to defend but Dupree Holton has an arm under the chin now! Cosby grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
DeShaun Dupree Holton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Kha drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kha is sitting in close to Dupree Holton's body. Dupree Holton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kha is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kha is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dupree Holton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
DeShaun Dupree Holton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Un Kha had this to say: 'i'll be back!'.

Event: TOF 13
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Dupree Holton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dupree Holton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dupree Holton misses with a takedown attempt - Kilgore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kilgore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dupree Holton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dupree Holton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilgore counters with a left to the body.
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dupree Holton cracks Kilgore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Kilgore. No joy for Dupree Holton on that attempt.
Dupree Holton misses with a hook
letting Kilgore counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilgore.
No luck for Dupree Holton with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree Holton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Dupree Holton misses.
A cross from Dupree Holton lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dupree Holton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kilgore scrambles back to his feet.
Dupree Holton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Kilgore thumps Dupree Holton with a low kick.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Dupree Holton slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Dupree Holton.
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dupree Holton misses with a right hand
and Kilgore counters with a nice uppercut.
Dupree Holton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dupree Holton backing away here, and Kilgore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dupree Holton blocks the body kick.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dupree Holton misses the target.
Dupree Holton looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Dupree Holton shoots for a takedown but Kilgore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dupree Holton throws out the jab.
Dupree Holton backing away here, and Kilgore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Dupree Holton.
Jeremy Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dupree Holton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dupree Holton tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Kilgore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dupree Holton misses with a takedown attempt
and Kilgore counters with a leg kick.
Dupree Holton slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
Dupree Holton looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dupree Holton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilgore tests Dupree Holton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilgore throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.
Kilgore's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kilgore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dupree Holton.
Kilgore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dupree Holton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Dupree Holton throws a lazy uppercut
and Kilgore counters with a nice leg kick.
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a takedown. Kilgore tries to sprawl out of it but Dupree Holton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kilgore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dupree Holton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dupree Holton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dupree Holton misses with a takedown attempt
and Kilgore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dupree Holton thinking.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore throws a leg kick which misses Dupree Holton's front leg but catches the back leg as Dupree Holton tries to avoid it.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Dupree Holton blocks the leg kick.
Kilgore throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dupree Holton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilgore.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Dupree Holton misses.
Dupree Holton has a takedown stuffed.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dupree Holton throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dupree Holton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kilgore circles away.
Dupree Holton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dupree Holton fails with a takedown attempt.
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a takedown. Kilgore tries to sprawl out of it but Dupree Holton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kilgore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dupree Holton dives in for a single leg takedown but Kilgore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Dupree Holton backs off Kilgore throws a huge counter combo but Dupree Holton manages to avoid it all.
Dupree Holton throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilgore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Kilgore dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dupree Holton misses with a takedown
and Kilgore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Dupree Holton moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Kilgore leaves Dupree Holton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dupree Holton doesn't seem bothered though.
Kilgore feints and then cracks Dupree Holton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dupree Holton down.
Dupree Holton shoots for a takedown but Kilgore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree Holton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kilgore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Dupree Holton should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilgore.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kilgore but Kilgore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Kilgore. No joy for Dupree Holton on that attempt.
Kilgore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dupree Holton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dupree Holton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kilgore's waist but Kilgore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dupree Holton off to one side.
Dupree Holton throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Kilgore counters with a head kick that drops Dupree Holton to the mat! Dupree Holton scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dupree Holton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Dupree Holton misses.
Dupree Holton shoots in but no luck this time.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kilgore but Kilgore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dupree Holton or perhaps it was just good defense by Kilgore, which made it look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Dupree Holton does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeShaun Dupree Holton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore thumps Dupree Holton with a low kick.
Dupree Holton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kilgore counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Kilgore lands a big head kick that sends Dupree Holton tumbling to the mat! Kilgore takes a step backwards and waves Dupree Holton back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Dupree Holton is rocked!
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kilgore sprawls well. Kilgore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Dupree Holton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Dupree Holton seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Kilgore throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Dupree Holton is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeremy Kilgore!
Jeremy Kilgore was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TOF 4
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Majesty slips a jab from Dupree Holton.
As Dupree Holton backs off Majesty throws a huge counter combo but Dupree Holton manages to avoid it all.
Dupree Holton goes for a double leg but Majesty avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Majesty continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Majesty's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Majesty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Majesty.
Nice body punch from Majesty - that landed with a thud.
Majesty lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dupree Holton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Majesty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dupree Holton misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Majesty takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dupree Holton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Majesty smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree Holton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Majesty lands a glancing blow to the side of Dupree Holton's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majesty takes a swing at Dupree Holton's ribcage but misses.
Dupree Holton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Majesty stuffs the takedown.
Dupree Holton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Majesty pinned against the cage. Majesty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Darnell Majesty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dupree Holton tries for a takedown but Majesty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dupree Holton doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Majesty counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Majesty.
Majesty looks to score with a jab to the body but Dupree Holton is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Majesty.
Dupree Holton ducks under a wild hook from Majesty.
Dupree Holton misses with a left hand
and Majesty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dupree Holton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Majesty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dupree Holton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Majesty defends well and Dupree Holton ends up having to push Majesty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Majesty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dupree Holton backwards.
Dupree Holton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Majesty to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Majesty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Majesty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majesty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Dupree Holton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
Majesty trying to control here.
Majesty is trying to get back to full guard.
Majesty keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dupree Holton works his way into full mount!
Majesty tries to reverse the position but Dupree Holton maintains control.#T3#
Majesty tries to lock up and control but Dupree Holton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Majesty taking shots to the head.
Dupree Holton looking to control but Majesty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majesty is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Majesty can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Majesty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dupree Holton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dupree Holton unloads with some shots from mount but Majesty bucks and avoids them well. #T4#
Majesty is looking to get to half guard.
Dupree Holton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Majesty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to take Majesty's back but he can't do it this time.
Majesty gets back to half guard.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Majesty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is working for a kimura but Majesty is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Majesty dominated that round.
That's time! Dupree Holton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dupree Holton misses with a hook
and Majesty counters with a low kick, right behind Dupree Holton 's knee.
Majesty tried to score with a low kick but Dupree Holton checks it.
Dupree Holton throws out a loose jab but Majesty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Majesty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dupree Holton throws the left hand but Majesty avoids the punch easily.
Majesty doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Majesty throws a big shot that misses.
Dupree Holton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Majesty.
Majesty moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Majesty.
Majesty with a nice cross.
Dupree Holton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dupree Holton dives in and grabs Majesty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Majesty pushes down on Dupree Holton's head and hops out.
Dupree Holton tries to clinch there but Majesty circles away.
Darnell Majesty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Majesty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupree Holton throws a looping overhand right but Majesty ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Majesty! But no joy.
Majesty misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Majesty moves out of range of the strikes.
Majesty let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dupree Holton moves out of range of the strikes.
Dupree Holton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Majesty counters with a straight right hand.
Dupree Holton dives in and grabs Majesty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Majesty pushes down on Dupree Holton's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Majesty finds it's target.
Dupree Holton has a takedown stuffed.
Dupree Holton misses with a straight right.
Dupree Holton defending well as Majesty loads up on a big left hand.
Majesty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Majesty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dupree Holton missing with a left hand there. Majesty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dupree Holton just misses with a punch to the body.
Majesty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Majesty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dupree Holton on the side of the head.
Majesty has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown but Majesty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!#TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in and gets a takedown into Majesty's guard.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Majesty is keeping the position.
Majesty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Majesty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dupree Holton won't allow Majesty to sweep him here.
Majesty trying to keep a closed guard but Dupree Holton is proving a slippery customer.
Majesty keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully. #T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Majesty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dupree Holton controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Majesty walks into a straight right hand from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton avoids the head kick by Majesty.
Majesty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Majesty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dupree Holton feinted with a counter takedown.
Majesty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton avoids the head kick by Majesty.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Majesty but Majesty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Majesty misses.#T4#
Majesty throws a head kick that misses.
Dupree Holton looks to land a right hand but Majesty moved out of range.
Majesty appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Majesty misses.
Majesty circles away from the clinch attempt
and Majesty counters with a straight right hand.
Dupree Holton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dupree Holton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Majesty was well out of range. Poor timing from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton with a hook.
Dupree Holton looks for a takedown but Majesty sprawls well.
Majesty throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majesty throws a series of punches but Dupree Holton avoids them all with ease.
Dupree Holton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Majesty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dupree Holton has his takedown stuffed
and Majesty counters with a stiff right hand.
Dupree Holton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dupree Holton throws an off balance right hand
and Majesty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Dupree Holton misses.
Dupree Holton swings widly with a right hand
and Majesty counters with a left to the body.
Majesty stuffs the takedown attempt from Dupree Holton. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
Dupree Holton slips under a jab from Majesty.
Dupree Holton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Majesty misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Dupree Holton misses the target. #TD#
Dupree Holton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Majesty is just riding it out for now. Dupree Holton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura but Majesty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dupree Holton to get the leverage. #T1#
Majesty is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dupree Holton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Majesty tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dupree Holton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
DeShaun Dupree Holton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Darnell Majesty stepped up to the mic, saying 'I failed myself, what an opponent.. Best of luck to ya Kilgore. I want a chance at you in the future, you got that?!'.

Event: TUF Trial 6
Date: Jul 11, 2022

#R1#
Wrenton is looking to clinch.
DeShaun Dupree Holton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wrenton forces Dupree Holton back against the cage and clinches.
Dupree Holton can't break the clinch.
Wrenton tries a body shot but Dupree Holton blocks it.
Dupree Holton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dupree Holton is trying to pull guard but Wrenton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Dupree Holton jumps guard.
Dupree Holton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dupree Holton is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrenton has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dupree Holton forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Dupree Holton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dupree Holton passes to full mount!
Dupree Holton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dupree Holton working the ground and pound effectively. #CUT#It looks like Adin Wrenton has been cut.
Wrenton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dupree Holton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wrenton wants to hold on but Dupree Holton pushes him away.
Dupree Holton lands a heavy elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Adin Wrenton's cut even more.#T2##SUB#
Dupree Holton has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Wrenton is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DeShaun Dupree Holton!

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