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Event:
NYF Fight Night 48
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Van Elburg moves into the clinch.
Van Elburg digs a right hand underneath Holt's ribcage. Holt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Elburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holt backwards.
Van Elburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Elburg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Elburg pushes Holt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Elburg's elbow.
Holt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Van Elburg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holt blocking some punches.
Holt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Elburg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Elburg works on Holt's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Elburg prevents a body shot from Holt.
Van Elburg lands a shoulder strike.
Van Elburg lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Elburg.
Holt blocks a body shot from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries to throw a body punch but Holt avoids it by throwing Van Elburg back against the cage.
Van Elburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holt backwards.
Van Elburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Elburg lands a shoulder strike.
Van Elburg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holt can't find room to land a body shot as Van Elburg controls the action.
#T1#
Van Elburg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Elburg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holt backwards.
Holt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Holt is rocked!
Van Elburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg prevents a body shot from Holt.
Van Elburg digs a right hand underneath Holt's ribcage. Holt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holt misses with a punch to the body.
Van Elburg blocks a body shot from Holt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Holt.
Van Elburg misses with some punches.
Van Elburg lands a left hand.
Van Elburg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Elburg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holt backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holt tries to work over Van Elburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holt swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Elburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holt takes a shot to the head.
Holt is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Elburg finish him?#T2#
Van Elburg lands a right hand.
Holt seems to have recovered his senses.
Holt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Elburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Elburg or not.
Van Elburg lands a shoulder strike.
Holt is working Van Elburg over against the cage.
Van Elburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holt backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holts head.
Van Elburg lands a hook that snaps the head of Holt backwards.
Van Elburg lands with a left to the head.
Van Elburg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Elburg lands a right hand.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Van Elburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Elburg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Elburg lands a shoulder strike.
Holt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Elburg lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Van Elburg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holt cracks Van Elburg with a nice body shot.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holt blocks an uppercut.
Holt takes a shot to the head.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Elburg lands a body punch.
Van Elburg misses with some punches.
Holt misses with some punches.
Holt lands a body shot.
Van Elburg tries to throw a body punch but Holt avoids it by throwing Van Elburg back against the cage.
Holt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holt blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Van Elburg scores with a shot to the side of Holt's head.
Holt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Elburg's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Van Elburg fails to land.
Holt misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Holt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Elburg's elbow.
Van Elburg blocks a body shot from Holt.
Holt tries to work over Van Elburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Elburg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Elburg blocks a body shot from Holt.
Holt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Elburg blocks a body shot from Holt.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Holt.
Van Elburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Elburg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Elburg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Elburg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Elburg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Elburg works on Holt's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Elburg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holt looks winded!
Holt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Elburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Van Elburg 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#
Van Elburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Elburg tries to clinch up.#CL#
Holt gets tackled into the cage by Van Elburg. Van Elburg maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands a left hand.
Holt prevents a body shot from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Holt breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Van Elburg has managed to clinch.
Van Elburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holts head.
Van Elburg gets through Holt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Elburg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holt's efforts to push away.
Van Elburg can't find room to land a body shot as Holt controls the action.
Van Elburg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Elburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Elburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Elburg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holt backwards. #T1#
Holt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Elburg's elbow.
Van Elburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Holt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Elburg's elbow.
Holt has had enough of the clinch but Van Elburg keeps him there for the moment.
Vincent Van Elburg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Elburg's elbow.
Holt has had enough of the clinch but Van Elburg keeps him there for the moment.
Holt misses with the head strike.
Van Elburg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holt throws a head punch that misses.
Van Elburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Holt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A short left from Van Elburg.
Holt misses with some punches.
Holt tries a body shot but Van Elburg blocks it.
Van Elburg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Elburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Elburg throws a big uppercut that drops Holt! More strikes from Van Elburg and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Holt lies dazed against the cage as Van Elburg celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Van Elburg!
Vincent Van Elburg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Wrestler Wayfare, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
NYF 88: Traumen vs Joon
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Blades has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blades motions for Holt to come forward. Blades throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blades throws a series of punches but Holt avoids them all with ease.
Blades throws a series of punches but Holt avoids them all with ease.
Blades dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holt. That did some damage!
Holt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blades.
Blades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blades falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Blades lands a left and a right that sends Holt crashing to the canvas! Blades dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#Holt is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sam Holt has been cut.
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.
Holt tries to hold on but Blades postures up.
Holt is still in real trouble! Can Blades finish him?
Holt seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Blades controlling from the full mount.
Blades continues to stall.
Holt regains half guard.
Holt 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.
Holt controlling the position well.
Holt wants to control but Blades is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blades content to control rather than advance.
Holt throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Blades manages to pass to side control. #SU#
Blades stands up and beckons Holt to his feet. #T3#
Blades connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holt. Holt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holt throws a jab when Blades was well out of range.
Blades throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been told by Blades's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blades manages to avoid it.
Blades misses with a hook.
Blades throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No joy there for Blades, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body kick from Blades.
Blades lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holt throws a lazy right hand but Blades sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blades misses with a looping right.
Holt lands with a nice body punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Holt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blades - the referee stops the clock and Holt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blades. Holt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blades throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blades swinging wildly here.
Blades looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blades does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blades throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holt.
Holt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blades on the side of the head.
Blades showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holt.
Blades throws a series of punches but Holt moves out of range.
Holt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blades throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holt lands a right hook to the body.
Holt throws a body shot but no joy.
Blades swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Blades dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Holt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good work by Holt as he checks the leg kick.
Holt tests Blades's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blades paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blades throws a poor cross that misses
and Holt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Holt does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Holt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blades seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holt scores with a nice right hand.
Holt throws a combination. Blades tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Holt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blades.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holt. Blades does a little dance to reset his 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!
Blades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holt stuns Blades with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid body kick from Blades.
Blades misses with a body kick.#T1#
Holt scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Blades misses.
Holt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blades throws a series of punches but Holt moves out of range.
Blades misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holt was well out of range. Poor timing from Blades.
Blades moves away from the strike by Holt.
Holt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blades backs up against the cage.
Blades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holt can do to turn this around?
Blades misses with a combination
and Holt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holt jabs Blades right on the nose. Blades blinks but takes it well.
Blades chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blades scores with a push kick.
Blades connects with a nice looking jab.
Blades takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Holt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blades at a distance.
Holt slips a jab and a cross from Blades.
Blades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blades throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blades throws a combination that misses
and Holt counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holt works the jab nicely.
Pablo Blades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holt looks to land a combination but Blades avoids it well.
Blades will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blades tries to bum rush Holt with a series of wild strikes but Holt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blades throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holt lands with a straight right. Blades didn't see that one coming.
Blades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holt moves away.#T3#
Holt throws a big shot that misses.
Holt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blades throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holt.
A good leg kick by Blades.
Holt swings for the body but Blades moves out of range.
Pablo Blades is winning the standup battle so far.
Blades throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holt.
Holt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Blades. Those never looked like landing.
Holt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blades cracks Holt with an open hand slap.
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!
Blades takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holt slips a jab and a cross from Blades.
Holt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Holt cracks Blades with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blades slips under a jab.
Blades on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blades misses with a series of wild punches.
Blades is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blades looks to land a combination but Holt avoids it well.
Holt moves away from the strike by Blades.
Donk. Holt catches Blades right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Holt.
The fighters circling - Holt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blades takes one to the side of the head.
Blades throws a hook but Holt avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Blades. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Holt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Holt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Blades lands a jab-cross combination.
Holt misses with a looping right.
Holt fails to land with a series of punches.
Holt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Blades misses.
A cross from Holt lands.
Blades lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holt circles away quickly and effectively.
Blades throws a series of punches but Holt moves out of range.
Holt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Blades does no damage.
Blades falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blades thinking.
Blades dodges the punch combination from Holt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blades throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blades throws a series of punches but Holt moves out of range.
Holt looks to score with a jab to the body but Blades is just out of range.
Pablo Blades is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Holt digs a good hook to Blades's body.
Blades throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holt stalks Blades and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blades's face. Blades staggers backwards, shaken.
Blades on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holt lands a nice shot that snaps Blades's head back.
No joy there for Blades, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blades.
Blades is looking to land body kicks.
Holt jabs at Blades's body.
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Holt does no damage.
Holt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blades lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blades fails to land with a series of punches.
Blades misses with a leg kick
and Holt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blades takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Holt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holt.
A combination from Blades does no damage.
Blades swinging wildly here.
Holt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holt thuds a left hand into Blades's body.
Blades will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A countering left hand to the body from Holt misses.
Blades looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Holt lands with a nice body punch.
Blades misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Holt misses with a straight right.
Holt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blades.
Holt misses with an uppercut. Blades saw that one coming.
Blades misses with a wild combination.
Holt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blades lands with a nice body kick.
Blades throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blades lands with a hook. Holt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blades at a distance.
Holt tries to bum rush Blades with a series of wild strikes but Blades uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blades misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Blades throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Jab, jab by Holt - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blades buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blades throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Holt scores with the left hand. Blades knows he should have avoided that one.
Blades throws a leg kick which misses Holt's front leg but catches the back leg as Holt tries to avoid it.
Holt lunges at Blades with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blades's hand.
Blades ducks right into an uppercut from Holt.
Holt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blades stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blades just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Holt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blades takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Holt lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blades misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Holt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Holt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Holt! |
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Event:
NYF 84: Bird vs Perry
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Akiyama clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holt.#BC2#
Holt manages to break the clinch.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Holt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Akiyama moves into the clinch successfully.
Holt misses with some punches.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Holt blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akiyama. #BC#
Akiyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holt misses the shot to the body.
Akiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Akiyama has managed to clinch.
Akiyama scores with a hook to the body.
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Holt.
Akiyama looking to throw knees to the head but Holt is blocking nicely.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holt blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Holt manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Akiyama moves into the clinch successfully.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Holt blocks it.
Holt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Holt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama is looking to clinch.
Akiyama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akiyama scrambles back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Akiyama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akiyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akiyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Holt.
Akiyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Akiyama moves into the clinch.#T2#
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Holt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holt has a couple of punches blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Holt.
Holt swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holt misses with a body punch.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Holt blocks it.
Holt tries to throw a body punch but Akiyama avoids it by throwing Holt back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akiyama. #BC#
Akiyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Holt finds it's way through Akiyama's defenses.
A left lands for Holt.
Akiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Akiyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Holt.
Kado Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Akiyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holt's elbow.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Holt tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holt blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Akiyama manages to break the clinch.
Holt misses with a double jab.
Holt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holt swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Holt is having none of it.
It seemed like Holt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holt works over Akiyama's head and body with a nice combination.
Akiyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holt. #T4#
Holt thuds a left hand into Akiyama's body.
Holt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akiyama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Akiyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holt.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Holt blocks with his arms.
Holt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holt can't find room to land a body shot as Akiyama controls the action.
Akiyama blocking some punches.
Holt avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Akiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Holt blocks it.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Holt struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
#BC#
Akiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holt misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kado Akiyama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Holt catches Akiyama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akiyama wants to clinch
and Holt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sam Holt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akiyama is looking to clinch but Holt is avoiding it.
Akiyama tries to clinch up but Holt circles away and keeps his distance.
Holt throws a counter combo.
Akiyama throws a lazy right hand but Holt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Holt moves out of range.
Akiyama scores with the left hand. Holt knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Sam Holt has been cut.
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Holt circles away.
Akiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holt throws a body punch but Akiyama moves out of range.
Holt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiyama works the jab nicely.
A big right from Akiyama misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Holt misses.#T1##CL#
Akiyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holt blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Akiyama breaks the clinch.
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Holt circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Holt moves out of range.
Akiyama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holt digs a good body shot into Akiyama's ribs.
Holt swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Holt circles away.
Akiyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holt.
Holt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akiyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Akiyama. That snapped Holt's head back.
#T2#
Holt misses with a body shot.
Akiyama tries to clinch up
and Holt counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Akiyama instigates a clinch.
Holt scores with a shot to the side of Akiyama's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holt misses with some punches.
Holt lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Holt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akiyama tries to clinch there but Holt circles away.
Holt scores with a jab to the body.
Akiyama scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Holt is rocked!
Akiyama moves in looking to clinch but Holt pushes him off.
Akiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Akiyama scoring well with a low kick there.
Crunch! Akiyama slams his shin into Holt's torso.
Akiyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holt lands a slapping body shot.
Akiyama wants to clinch up but Holt keeps it at a distance.
Holt throws out a counter right but Akiyama avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Holt does it's job there.
Akiyama lands a body shot.
Holt keeps the fight on the outside.
Holt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holt lands a glancing blow to the side of Akiyama's head.
Holt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Akiyama rushes Holt and presses him up against the cage.
Akiyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holt tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
#T4#
Holt throws a punch but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Holt blocks it.
Holt tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Holt prevents a body shot from Akiyama.
Holt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kado Akiyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holt's brow.
Akiyama lands an elbow just above Holt 's eye.
Holt is still on wobbly legs! Can Akiyama finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Sam Holt's cut even more.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Holt.
Holt seems to have recovered his senses.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Holt blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Holt breaks from the clinch.
Akiyama tries to clinch up
enabling Holt to counter with a crisp jab.
Akiyama misses with a hook. Holt ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Holt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam Holt's cut.
That's time! Akiyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
Akiyama appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Holt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akiyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Holt.
Holt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akiyama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akiyama lands a body shot.
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Holt circles away.
A big right from Akiyama misses.
Akiyama misses with a hook
and Holt counters with a left and a right that stings Akiyama.
Holt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt lands a nice looking body shot.
Holt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holt! But no joy.#CL#
Akiyama has Holt up against the cage in a clinch.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Holt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holt struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
Akiyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akiyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holt blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Holt.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holt blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Holt blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Holt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
Holt takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#The cut above Sam Holt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Akiyama tries to clinch there but Holt circles away.
#T2#
Holt keeps the fight on the outside.
Holt lands a jab to Akiyama's midsection.
Akiyama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holt counters with a nice uppercut.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akiyama tries to land a front kick but Holt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Akiyama clinches up against the cage.
Holt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Holt blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holt's brow. #BC2#
Holt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akiyama tries to clinch up but Holt circles away and keeps his distance.
Holt sizes up Akiyama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holt scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Akiyama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holt cracks Akiyama with an open hand slap.
Akiyama is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Holt misses.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Holt finds it's target.
Holt with a nice cross.
Akiyama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akiyama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holt counters with a stiff right hand.
Akiyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akiyama is looking to counter punch.
Holt misses with a two punch combination.
Holt swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Holt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T4#
Holt misses the shot to the body.
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Holt circles away.
Holt works the jab nicely.
Akiyama is looking to clinch but Holt is avoiding it.
It seemed like Holt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama tries to clinch but Holt is having none of it.
Akiyama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Holt avoids the head kick by Akiyama.
Akiyama scores with a decent looking hook.
Holt cracks Akiyama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Holt moves out of range.
Holt throws out a counter right but Akiyama avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Akiyama clinches with his opponent.
Holt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Holt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Holt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
NYF 79: Belmiro vs Van Elburg
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Borrisinov shoots in and bounces Holt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Borrisinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holt doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Borrisinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Borrisinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Borrisinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holt keeping moving, preventing Borrisinov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borrisinov stands up over Holt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Borrisinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borrisinov stays in close to Holt's body and controls the position.
Holt has momentary wrist control but Borrisinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Holt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borrisinov is stalling in the full guard.
Borrisinov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borrisinov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holt looking to control.
#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.
Borrisinov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Borrisinov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Borrisinov throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volodimir Borrisinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borrisinov avoids the body shot from Holt.
Holt digs a good body shot into Borrisinov's ribs.
Borrisinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Holt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Holt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Borrisinov prevents a body shot from Holt.
Holt is pressed up against the cage. Borrisinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holt down to the mat. Holt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodimir Borrisinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borrisinov has his takedown stuffed
and Borrisinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sam Holt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borrisinov dives in and grabs Holt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holt pushes down on Borrisinov's head and hops out.
Borrisinov looks for a takedown but Holt sprawls well.#T3#
Holt throws a jab when Borrisinov was well out of range.#TD#
Holt tries to sprawl but Borrisinov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Borrisinov misses with a head shot. Holt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Borrisinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borrisinov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Borrisinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borrisinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borrisinov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Borrisinov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Holt for as long as he can get away with.
Holt lands some strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borrisinov throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borrisinov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holt's waist but Holt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borrisinov off to one side.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borrisinov manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodimir Borrisinov dominated that 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.#R2#
Borrisinov shoots for a takedown but Holt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borrisinov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Holt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borrisinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Borrisinov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodimir Borrisinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holt defends it nicely.
Borrisinov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Holt.
Borrisinov shoots and misses
and Holt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Borrisinov slips a straight right by Holt.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a takedown. Holt tries to sprawl out of it but Borrisinov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sam Holt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Borrisinov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borrisinov avoids the body shot from Holt.
Holt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holt scores with a body shot.
Holt jabs Borrisinov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Holt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Borrisinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Holt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Borrisinov jumps guard but Holt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Borrisinov gets control of Holt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Borrisinov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Borrisinov is trying to control the position but Holt postures up.
Holt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holt postures up in Borrisinov's guard and throws a big left but Borrisinov blocks it.
Borrisinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borrisinov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Borrisinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Borrisinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holt is one step ahead there.
Holt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borrisinov managing to control the position.
Holt won't allow Borrisinov to sweep him here.
Holt throws a big right hand that misses.
Borrisinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Borrisinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Borrisinov, not yet.
Holt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holt works over Borrisinov with some ground and pound from guard.
Holt is stalling in the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Holt working his ground and pound in the gym.
Borrisinov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Holt controls Borrisinov momentarily but Borrisinov frees himself.
Borrisinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borrisinov controls the pace.#T4#
Borrisinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Borrisinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Borrisinov is in close to Holt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holt looking to control.
Borrisinov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borrisinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Holt 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#
Borrisinov gets a double leg takedown into Holt's guard.
Borrisinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borrisinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borrisinov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borrisinov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holt keeping moving, preventing Borrisinov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Borrisinov stands up over Holt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Borrisinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Holt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borrisinov controlling from the top position.
Borrisinov wants to control from the top but Holt keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Borrisinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borrisinov needs to keep his hands up - Holt had a free shot at his head there.
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt - Holt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Borrisinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holt circles away.
Holt stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodimir Borrisinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holt throws out a powerful jab.
Holt misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Holt. No joy for Borrisinov on that attempt.
Holt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Holt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Borrisinov fails to land the takedown.
Holt throws a hook but Borrisinov blocks it.
Borrisinov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borrisinov moves away.
The fighters circling - Holt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holt throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Borrisinov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov wants to control from the top but Holt keeps moving. #T3#
Borrisinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holt is trying to keep Borrisinov in close.
Borrisinov looking to sit in guard and control but Holt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Holt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borrisinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borrisinov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holt. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borrisinov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Holt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Holt keeping full guard, as Borrisinov tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holt is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Borrisinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Borrisinov, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volodimir Borrisinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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 Volodimir Borrisinov.
I think Borrisinov 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Volodimir Borrisinov!
During a confident post fight interview, Volodimir Borrisinov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dankovich vs Drago
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Bogo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bogo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bogo to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Holt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Bogo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Holt throwing strikes but missing.
Holt is looking to work some ground and pound but Bogo has wrist control.
Holt throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Holt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holt works over Bogo with some ground and pound from guard.
Holt is looking to work some ground and pound but Bogo has wrist control.#SUB#
Bogo looking for a triangle here. Holt is fighting it but it looks tight! Bogo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Holt is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adam Bogo! |
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Event:
SMASH: Cedillo vs Sitsongrit 2
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
Pablo Cruz had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 138.1, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Sam Holt was cancelled. |
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Event:
NYF 65: Brussard vs Lauzier
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Holt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Young looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Young blocks a jab.
Young throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Sam Holt has been cut.
Holt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Young connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holt's hands.
Holt throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Holt misses with a few strikes there.
As Holt looks to move away, Young throws a big counter combo but Holt just gets out of the way.
Young scores with a kick to the body.
Young thuds his right hand into Holt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Holt is rocked!
Holt checks a leg kick.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Holt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Holt is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holt seems to have recovered his senses.
Young lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Holt looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range. #T1#
Holt moves out of range of the leg kick from Young.
A jab from Holt misses.
Holt misses with a hook.
Young half committed to a counter leg kick.
Holt takes one to the chin there.
A cross from Young lands.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Holt swings widly with a right hand
and Young counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Young scores with a nice right hand.
Young avoids the body shot from Holt.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holt looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Holt works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Young throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Young misses with a hook. Holt ducked under it nicely.
Holt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Holt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Holt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holt swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Holt throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Holt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Young is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Young has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Young there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Young looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Young slips under a jab from Holt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Young, as that shot connected.
Holt defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Holt blocks the leg kick.
Holt blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holt moves away.
Holt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Holt misses.
Holt punishes Young's body with a nice straight punch.
Holt scores with a jab. Young acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Young throws a nice head kick!
Young throws a sloppy head kick and Holt moves out of range easily.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holt manages to avoid it.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holt.
Young swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holt with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Holt.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Holt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Young on the side of the head.
Holt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Some wild striking there from Holt.
#T4#
Young is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Holt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holt staying out of range there.
Holt feints the counter takedown.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holt.
Young misses with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Young pushes Holt away with a front kick.
Holt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Young has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holt finds it's way round the side to connect with Young's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Young misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Young dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Holt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Holt throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Eddie Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holt throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holt misses with a looping right.
Young throws a body kick that misses.
Young bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holt's head backwards.
Holt checks a leg kick nicely.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holt.
Holt walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holt throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holt takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Holt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1#
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Young moves away from the strike by Holt.
As Holt looks to move away, Young throws a big counter combo but Holt just gets out of the way.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holt can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Young throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Holt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holt is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.
Holt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holt trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Young wants to get back to his feet but Holt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Holt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holt misses with a series of wild punches.
Young throws a hook to the side of Holt's head but Holt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young slaps away a takedown attempt from Holt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eddie Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young misses with a double jab.
Young lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young throws a right and a left that Holt avoids nicely.
Holt fails to land with a series of punches.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holt.#T3#
Young misses with the combination.
Nice shot lands for Holt.
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
Young half committed to a counter leg kick.
Young misses the jab.
Holt misses with a body shot.
Holt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eddie Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Holt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Young's head backwards.
Holt swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holt moves away.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holt ducks under a wild hook from Young.#T4#
Holt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young misses with an uppercut. Holt saw that one coming.
Holt looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holt misses with a series of wild punches.
Holt misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Young lunges at Holt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holt's hand.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Holt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Holt moves away and avoids it.
Holt throws a shot to the body.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Holt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam Holt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young throws out a loose jab but Holt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Young cracks Holt with an open hand slap.
Holt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Young lands with a nice body punch.
Young swings for the body but Holt moves out of range.
Holt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Young slips under a jab from Holt.
A cross from Holt lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Young.
Holt lands the left hand.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Holt misses.
Holt throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range. #T1#
Holt throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Young appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Young misses with a low kick.
Young staying out of range there.
Young looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice body punch from Holt.
Holt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holt looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Holt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Young blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Young, right into the meat of the thigh.
Young lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Young fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holt.
Young cracks Holt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Holt scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Young throws a hook but Holt avoids it easily.
Holt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holt lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Holt.
A low kick lands for Young.
Young is looking to slow Holt down with leg kicks.
Holt looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Holt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Holt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Holt trying to control the pace. #T3#
Holt slips a nice elbow through Young's hands, connecting with Young's forehead.
Holt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holt with the ground and pound but Young uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Holt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holt with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Young wants to stand but Holt is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holt ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Sloppy strikes from Holt. Those never looked like landing.
Holt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holt. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Holt misses the target.
Holt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYoung.
Young stalks Holt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holt's face. Holt staggers backwards, shaken.
Holt dips to his left and cracks Young with an uppercut!
Holt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam Holt.
I think Holt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sam Holt! |
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Event:
NYF 62: Tijhoff vs Joon
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Deiveiredo rushes Holt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Deiveiredo.
Holt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deiveiredo gets through Holt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holt can't find room to land a body shot as Deiveiredo controls the action.
Deiveiredo lands an elbow inside.
Holt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deiveiredo tries to throw a body punch but Holt avoids it by throwing Deiveiredo back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Sam Holt has been cut.#TD#
Deiveiredo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Holt is trying to keep an underhook but Deiveiredo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Holt kicks off Deiveiredo and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holt misses with a wild combination.
Deiveiredo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Holt lands with a straight right. Deiveiredo didn't see that one coming.
Deiveiredo shoots in but Holt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That kick from Deiveiredo tenderised Holt's leg. Holt is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Deiveiredo lands a glancing blow to the side of Holt's head.
Deiveiredo closes the distance and clinches up with Holt, looking for a takedown. Deiveiredo pushes Holt against the cage but Holt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Deiveiredo cracks Holt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Holt is rocked!
Sam Holt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Deiveiredo clinches up against the cage.
Holt is still on wobbly legs! Can Deiveiredo finish him?
Holt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holt seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deiveiredo.
Holt misses with a punch on the inside.
Deiveiredo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holt backwards.
A shot in the inside from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo is working for takedown but Holt is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Figueson Deiveiredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD#
Deiveiredo has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Holt goes down! Deiveiredo pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deiveiredo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Deiveiredo wants to control but Holt is keeping him busy. #T2#
Holt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Deiveiredo content just to control the position here.
Deiveiredo trying to control but Holt is having none of it.
Holt throwing hammer fists to the chest of Deiveiredo. What's that going to do exactly?
Holt working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Deiveiredo dominating with strikes here.
Deiveiredo controlling from the full mount.
Holt working to try and regain half guard.
Deiveiredo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holt is looking to escape.
Deiveiredo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Holt can't escape the position.
Deiveiredo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Deiveiredo blocks Holt's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Deiveiredo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Deiveiredo content just to control the position here. #T4#
Holt flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Deiveiredo trying to control but Holt is having none of it.
Holt is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB#
Holt has left one of his arms exposed and Deiveiredo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Holt screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Figueson Deiveiredo!
Figueson Deiveiredo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 24
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Holt throws a body punch but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley misses with a hook.
Knightley throws a hook to the side of Holt's head but Holt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holt slips a jab from Knightley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knightley. Holt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knightley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Holt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knightley.
Holt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Knightley.
A swing and a miss from Knightley.
Holt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knightley jabs Holt right on the nose. Holt blinks but takes it well.
Knightley scores with a shot to the body.
Knightley slips a straight right by Holt.#TD2#
Knightley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holt on his heels. He'll look to pass Holt's guard now, I'm sure.
Holt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Holt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knightley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holt defends it well.
Holt scores with a three punch combo!
Knightley moves away from the strike by Holt.
Knightley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sam Holt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knightley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knightley misses with a body shot.
A big right from Knightley misses.
Holt throws a shot to the body.
Holt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knightley.
Holt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knightley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holt.
Knightley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
Knightley misses with a looping left.
Holt looks to land a combination but Knightley avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley lunges at Holt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holt's hand.
Holt lands a nice shot that snaps Knightley's head back.
Knightley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knightley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Holt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knightley.
Knightley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knightley lands a jab to Holt's midsection.
Knightley misses with a body shot.
Holt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sam Holt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knightley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holt manages to avoid it.
Holt takes a swing at Knightley's ribcage but misses.
Knightley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Holt lands with a good body shot.
Knightley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knightley scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Holt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holt throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
Holt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knightley. Knightley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knightley.
Holt misses with an uppercut.
Knightley ducks right into an uppercut from Holt.
Knightley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holt misses with a looping left.
A big left from Holt misses. #T4#
Holt misses with the combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holt lands a slapping body shot.
Holt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knightley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holt scrambles back to his feet.
Knightley misses with a body shot.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knightley looks to score with a jab to the body but Holt is just out of range.
Knightley staying out of range there.
Holt scores with a body shot.
Holt throws a body shot but no joy.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knightley with the counter takedown but Holt avoids it easily.
Holt lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knightley throws a lazy right hand but Holt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Holt 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#
Knightley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holt misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holt connects with a crisp jab.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Holt misses the target.
Sam Holt is winning the standup battle so far.
Holt moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Holt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knightley.
Holt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knightley misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knightley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holt looks to throw the jab but Knightley is out of range.
Knightley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knightley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holt.
Holt misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Holt tries to bum rush Knightley with a series of wild strikes but Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from Holt.
Holt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knightley loads up on a big right hand but Holt slips the punch.
Knightley fails to land with a series of punches.
Knightley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knightley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Knightley misses.
Knightley misses with a takedown attempt - Holt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knightley.
Holt misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
Holt throws a right and a left that Knightley avoids nicely.
Knightley misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knightley. Holt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Holt misses with a series of wild punches.
Knightley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holt.
Knightley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knightley finds it's way round the side to connect with Holt's head.
Knightley moves out of range as Holt strikes.#T3#
Holt scores with a jab. Knightley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knightley takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Holt misses.
Knightley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holt defends it well.
Holt digs a good body shot into Knightley's ribs.
Knightley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knightley.
Jab, jab by Holt - just one landing.
Holt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knightley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holt.
Holt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knightley feints the counter takedown.
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Knightley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holt moves forwards but Knightley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Knightley slips a straight right by Holt.
Knightley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holt swivels and escapes.
Sam Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.
Knightley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holt tries to avoid it but Knightley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holt to the ground. Holt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knightley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holt defends it nicely.
Holt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knightley.
Knightley avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Holt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Holt missing with a left hand there. Knightley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knightley feints the counter takedown.
Flynn Knightley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Holt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holt misses with a hook.
Knightley ducks right into an uppercut from Holt.
Holt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knightley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holt.
Knightley misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
Holt throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
Knightley gets a double leg takedown into Holt's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knightley is in close to Holt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knightley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Knightley pushing down on Holt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Knightley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Holt wants to improve his position but Knightley is controlling well.
Knightley stalling.
Knightley 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Knightley working over Holt with some ground and pound. Holt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Knightley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holt defending well though.
Holt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knightley connects with a nice short shot to Holt's temple.
Holt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Holt wants to control but Knightley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knightley lands a nice short elbow.
Knightley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knightley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Holt tries to roll over but Knightley keeps him under control.
Holt is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Knightley working Holt over with strikes.
Knightley lands strikes from half guard.
Knightley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knightley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knightley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Holt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Holt is refusing to be controlled, as Knightley sits in half guard.
Knightley is nestled in close to Holt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sam Holt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knightley on the ground.#T4#
Knightley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holt wants to control but Knightley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holt wants to control the action here but instead Knightley manages to pass to full mount!
Knightley breaks from Holt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Knightley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holt is looking to escape.
Knightley lands a couple of good shots and Holt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#Holt is rocked!
Holt just trying to survive but Knightley is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Knightley is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Holt is defending well though. Knightley let's go of the attempt for now.
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!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Knightley. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that's the end of the fight!
Flynn Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holt 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Holt! |
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Event:
NYF 54: Traumen vs Field
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Saragih moves out of range of the strikes.
Saragih scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Sam Holt has been cut.
A jab from Saragih misses.
Saragih avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holt looks to land a right hand but Saragih moved out of range.
Holt throws a right hand that misses
and Saragih counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holt thinking.
Saragih throws a right and a left that Holt avoids nicely.
Holt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saragih was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saragih lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holt throws a series of punches but Saragih avoids them all with ease.
Holt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Saragih.
Holt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Holt is rocked!
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!
Saragih throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saragih looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saragih throws out a loose jab but Holt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saragih misses with a straight left.
Holt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Saragih smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holt is still on wobbly legs! Can Saragih finish him?
Saragih fakes the leg kick and cracks Holt in the body.
Holt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saragih thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Holt misses.
Saragih avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holt looks to land a combination but Saragih avoids it well.
Holt seems to have recovered his senses.
Saragih motions for Holt to come forward. Saragih throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holt misses with the combination.
Saragih is looking to score with low kicks.
Saragih plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Holt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saragih lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Holt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saragih throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Saragih thuds a left hand into Holt's body.#CL#
Saragih forces Holt back against the cage and clinches.
Holt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holt tries to work over Saragih's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holt misses with a punch to the body.
Saragih gets through Holt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saragih digs a right hand into Holt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holt's gas tank.
Saragih lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Saragih breaks the clinch.
Saragih lands an overhand right.
Saragih lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from Saragih misses.
Saragih lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saragih throws a series of punches but Holt avoids them all with ease.
Saragih fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saragih looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saragih with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Saragih dodges the punch combination from Holt.
Saragih pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holt cracks Saragih with an open hand slap.
Holt misses with a wild combination.
Saragih looks to score with a jab to the body but Holt is just out of range.
Holt ducks under a wild hook from Saragih.
Saragih scores with a sloppy right hand. Holt should have avoided that one.
Saragih misses with a hook. Holt ducked under it nicely.
Holt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saragih.
Holt moves out of range as Saragih throws a body kick.
Saragih's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holt under the eye.
Holt throws a one two combo.
Saragih fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jack Saragih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Holt misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Holt. Those never looked like landing.
Saragih moves out of range as Holt strikes.
A slow jab from Saragih misses its intended target.
A combination from Holt does no damage.
Holt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saragih eats them both and turns towards Holt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Saragih tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Holt coming out on top.
Saragih throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saragih's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Saragih - just one landing. #CL#
Saragih closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Holt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Saragih dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Holt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Holt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saragih tries a low kick but Holt avoids it.
Saragih will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saragih swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holt misses with an uppercut. Saragih saw that one coming.
Holt misses with a wild combination.
Saragih looks to score with a jab to the body but Holt is just out of range.
Holt throws a lazy uppercut
letting Saragih counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saragih throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holt lands with a nice body punch.
Holt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saragih throws a sloppy body shot
and Holt counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Holt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saragih dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holt. That did some damage!
Saragih misses with a body shot.
Holt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saragih stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saragih lands with a cross.
Saragih lands a glancing blow to the side of Holt's head.
Saragih feints and then cracks Holt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holt down.
Sam Holt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saragih throws the left hand but Holt avoids the punch easily.
Holt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saragih.
Saragih has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saragih there as he acknowledges the shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Holt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Saragih throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saragih swings for the body but Holt moves out of range.
Holt swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Saragih counters with a crisp one two that drops Holt! Saragih thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Holt to his feet! Holt is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holt gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Saragih gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Saragih!
Our winner, Jack Saragih, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 20
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bellavia. Holt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Holt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bellavia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Bellavia has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Holt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holt misses with a two punch combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Holt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bellavia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Bellavia gets the takedown into side control.
Holt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bellavia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bellavia lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Holt down.
#SUB#
Bellavia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bellavia tries to advance to mount but Holt denies him.
Bellavia scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bellavia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bellavia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bellavia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holt is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bellavia jumps into side control!
Holt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellavia scoring with punches from side control.
Holt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Bellavia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Bellavia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holt is just riding it out for now. Bellavia eventually gives up the hold.
Holt trying to hold on to Bellavia's head to control him but Bellavia postures up.
#T2#
Holt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holt is looking to improve his position.
Holt moves into full guard.
Holt looking to control but Bellavia passes into half guard.
Holt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bellavia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3##SUB#
Bellavia is looking for a kimura but Holt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bellavia to get the leverage.
Holt moves into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bellavia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bellavia passes Holt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bellavia is thwarting Holt's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bellavia is working for a submission of some sort.
Bellavia is looking to pass Holt's guard but actually Holt recovers to full guard. #T4#
Bellavia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bellavia lands a couple of digs.
Bellavia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bellavia is working Holt over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Bellavia tries for a kimura but Holt is defending well.
Bellavia in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bellavia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bellavia lands a few punches from side control.
Bellavia has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Holt!
Holt tries to hold on but Bellavia pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Bellavia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bellavia swings for the body but Holt moves out of range.
Bellavia misses with a takedown
and Holt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bellavia defending well as Holt loads up on a big left hand.
Bellavia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Holt lands a glancing blow to the side of Bellavia's head.
Holt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bellavia counter with a right hand.
Holt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holt swings for the body but Bellavia moves out of range.
Bellavia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holt manages to avoid it.
Bellavia digs a good hook to Holt's body.
Holt misses with an uppercut. Bellavia saw that one coming.
Holt connects with a right hand. Bellavia shakes it off.
Bellavia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holt slaps away a takedown attempt from Bellavia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bellavia circles away quickly and effectively.
Bellavia shoots for a takedown but Holt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Bellavia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bellavia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bellavia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holt circles away.
No joy there for Holt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bellavia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Holt manages to circle out of the way.
Antonio Bellavia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellavia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holt swivels and escapes.
Bellavia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holt pinned against the cage. Holt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bellavia avoids the body shot from Holt.
Bellavia drops his hands momentarily and Holt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Holt misses.
Bellavia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bellavia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holt pinned against the cage. Holt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bellavia shoots in looking for a takedown. Holt tries to sprawl out of it but Bellavia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sam Holt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Holt misses with an uppercut.
Bellavia is looking to wear down Holt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bellavia slips a jab and a cross from Holt.
Bellavia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bellavia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holt.
Bellavia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellavia was well out of range. Poor timing from Holt.
Bellavia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellavia misses the jab.
Bellavia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holt.
Holt lands with a nice body punch.
Bellavia shoots in looking for a takedown but Holt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bellavia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bellavia shoots for a takedown but Holt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holt stuffs the takedown.
Holt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bellavia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holt defends it nicely.#T3#
Bellavia slips a jab from Holt.
Holt fails to land with a series of punches.
Bellavia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bellavia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holt swivels and escapes.
Holt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Holt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bellavia back to the cage. Holt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Holt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bellavia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holt manages to avoid it.#TD#
Bellavia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holt struggling a bit here.
Holt stops Bellavia from passing to mount. #T4#
Holt struggling a bit here.
Holt is looking for a sweep.
Holt manages to get back to half guard.
Bellavia works his way into side control.
Bellavia grinds an elbow into Holt's temple.
Holt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bellavia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Holt is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Holt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bellavia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bellavia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bellavia somewhat.
Holt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bellavia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holt counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Bellavia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellavia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holt sprawls well. Holt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bellavia gets slowly back to his feet.
Holt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No joy there for Holt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bellavia misses with a body shot.
Bellavia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holt is fending him off so far but Bellavia persists. Nope, Holt circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bellavia.
Holt avoids the body shot from Bellavia.
Bellavia lands with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Holt.
A jab from Holt misses. #T1#
Holt throws a looping overhand right but Bellavia ducks down to avoid it.
Bellavia fails with a takedown attempt.
Sam Holt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellavia closes the distance and clinches up with Holt, looking for a takedown. Bellavia pushes Holt against the cage but Holt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bellavia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holt.
Bellavia looks to land a right hand but Holt moved out of range.
Sam Holt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Holt misses.
Holt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bellavia shoots in looking for a takedown. Holt tries to sprawl out of it but Bellavia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bellavia shoots in for a double leg but Holt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Holt throws a combination. Bellavia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Holt slips a straight right by Bellavia.
It seemed like Holt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bellavia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Holt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellavia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holt stuffs the takedown attempt from Bellavia. Bellavia gets slowly back to his feet.
Holt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holt lands with a good body shot.
Holt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Holt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bellavia.
Holt digs a good body shot into Bellavia's ribs.
Holt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellavia was well out of range. Poor timing from Holt.
Bellavia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holt is fending him off so far but Bellavia persists. Nope, Holt circles away and we're back to standing.
Bellavia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Bellavia moves out of range as Holt strikes.
Holt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holt looks to land a left hand but Bellavia moved out of range nicely.
Holt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holt throws out a powerful jab.
Bellavia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bellavia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holt misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Holt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holt.
Some wild striking there from Holt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bellavia is defended easily by Holt.
Bellavia connects with a body shot that sends Holt's belly button to the back.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Holt. No joy for Bellavia on that attempt.
Holt jabs at Bellavia's body.
Bellavia walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Holt catches Bellavia right on the button with a cross.
Holt misses with a looping left.
Bellavia shoots in for a takedown but Holt shows good takedown defense.
Jab, jab by Holt - just one landing.
Holt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bellavia.
Bellavia moves away from the strike by Holt.
Holt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bellavia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holt circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Holt misses.
Bellavia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Holt misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Holt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Holt! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 32
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Holt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holt ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Holt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Clark takes a swing at Holt's ribcage but misses.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holt.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Clark.
Clark scores with a decent looking hook.
Holt throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Clark tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark misses with a double jab.
Holt is looking for the big counter here.
Holt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head.
Clark misses with a right hand
and Holt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matthew Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark tries to bum rush Holt with a series of wild strikes but Holt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Holt.
Clark slips under a jab from Holt.
An attempted straight right counter from Clark misses the target.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Holt throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
Clark thuds a left hand into Holt's body.
Clark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clark slips a jab from Holt.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Holt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holt on the side of the head.
Holt slips under a jab from Clark.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Clark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Clark lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Holt is just out of range.
Holt fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark scores with a sloppy right hand. Holt should have avoided that one.
Clark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holt.
A jab from Holt misses.
Nice body punch from Clark.
Holt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Clark is looking to wear down Holt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holt throws a hook but Clark blocks it.
Holt moves out of range as Clark strikes.
Clark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holt takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Clark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Clark misses with a straight left.
Clark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holt.
Holt moves out of range of the strikes.
Holt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Nice defenses there by Holt.
A big left from Holt misses.
Holt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice defenses there by Holt.
Holt throws out a counter right but Clark avoids it with no problem.
Holt swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Holt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clark lands a head shot.
Clark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holt avoids the body shot from Clark.
Clark misses with a hook.
Clark throws a jab when Holt was well out of range.
Holt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holt misses with a double jab.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Holt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Holt duly obliges.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Clark. That snapped Holt's head back.
#T4#
Clark avoids the body shot from Holt.
Holt misses with a wild combination.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holt throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
No joy there for Holt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holt's hands.
Decent striking displayed by Clark there.
Holt throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Clark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Clark lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holt throws a right hand that Clark ducks under and follows up with a left that Clark also avoids with ease.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Clark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot by Clark.
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holt throws out the jab.
Clark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holt's head.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holt can do to turn this around?
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holt doesn't seem bothered though.
Holt throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holt cracks Clark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Holt moved out of range nicely.
Clark throws a jab when Holt was well out of range.
Holt tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthew Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Holt cracks Clark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holt tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Holt.
Clark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holt under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark jabs Holt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Holt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Holt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.
Holt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.#T1#
Holt looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Clark connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holt misses with a hook.
Clark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holt.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Holt is just out of range.
Holt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark lands a jab.#T2#
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Holt slips the punch.
Holt throws out a counter right but Clark avoids it with no problem.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Holt is just out of range.
Holt throws a lazy uppercut
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Holt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Holt misses.
Holt misses with a right hand
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Sam Holt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holt misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clark throws a body punch but Holt moves out of range.
Holt slips a straight right by Clark.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holt! But no joy.
A big left from Clark misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clark.
Holt thuds a left hand into Clark's body.
A big left from Clark misses. #T3#
Clark throws out a loose jab but Holt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Holt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Clark throws a nice looking combination but Holt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clark tries to move into range but Holt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clark throws a nice looking combination but Holt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clark moves away from the strike by Holt.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Holt's head but Holt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holt throws an overhand right that lands on Clark's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Holt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice cross by Clark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark throws a lazy right hand but Holt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Holt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holt walks into a straight right hand from Clark.
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
Holt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Clark misses.
Nice shot lands for Clark.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holt moves away.
It seemed like Holt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clark at a distance.
Holt misses with a looping left.
Clark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark dips to his left and cracks Holt with an uppercut!
Holt lands with a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Holt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Clark has got the better of the exchanges.
Clark throws a jab when Holt was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Clark dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Holt does no damage.
Holt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Holt throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
Clark throws a body punch but Holt moves out of range.
Holt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Clark lands with a hook. Holt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holt misses with a double jab.
Clark is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Holt throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clark misses with a hook. Holt ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Clark.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holt manages to avoid it.
Holt is looking for the big counter here.
Holt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Holt.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holt! But no joy.
Holt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Holt scores with a nice right hand.
Holt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holt's head backwards.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clark lands a jab to Holt's midsection.
Clark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Holt slips the punch.
Clark scores with a jab. Holt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Clark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holt misses with a hook.
Clark lands with a cross.
Clark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Holt. Clark does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
Holt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Holt misses.
A big left from Clark misses.
Holt throws out a counter right but Clark avoids it with no problem.
Holt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Holt's head.
Holt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark jabs Holt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clark lands a nice shot to the body.
Holt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clark sizes up Holt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clark misses the jab.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Holt moved out of range nicely.
Clark misses with a right hand
and Holt counters with a stiff right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Holt there.
Clark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Holt.
Holt misses with a body shot
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Clark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Holt.
A big right from Clark misses.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Holt does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Clark backs off Holt throws a huge counter combo but Clark manages to avoid it all.
Holt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holt looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
Holt throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Clark darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clark shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Holt eats them both and turns towards Clark to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Holt's ribs.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holt moves away.
Holt throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Holt avoids the body shot from Clark.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holt takes one to the side of the head.
Clark throws a sloppy body shot
and Holt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sam Holt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Holt misses with a double jab.
Holt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clark throws a lazy uppercut
and Holt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holt counters with a left and a right that stings Clark.
Clark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holt on the side of the head.
Holt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holt throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark cracks Holt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holt misses with a shot to the body
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Clark lands with an uppercut that bounces Holt off the cage and back into range.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clark staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Clark tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2#Clark is rocked!
Clark moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Clark.
Clark slips under a jab from Holt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holt. Clark does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Clark! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 27
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Holt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holt misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Taylor pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holt throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Holt controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holt is aware though and is defending well.
Holt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holt throws a big elbow that misses.
Holt trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taylor working for a triangle but Holt defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Holt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor looking to control.
Holt throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holt defends well.
Taylor controls Holt momentarily but Holt frees himself. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Holt defends easily.
Holt with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holt is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Holt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holt has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Taylor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
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!#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holt defends well.
Taylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Holt throwing strikes but missing.
Holt postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it. #SUB2#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holt defends it easily.
Holt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holt is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Holt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Holt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holt has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holt defends well.
Holt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holt is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.
Holt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's 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!
Holt trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Holt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Holt pushes his legs off easily.
Holt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taylor's head.#SUB2#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Holt postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Taylor dominated that round.
That's time! Holt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taylor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holt scores with a jab to the body.
Sam Holt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holt punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Holt throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Taylor moves into the clinch.
Holt looking to slow down the pace here.
Holt scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taylor wants to take the fight to the mat but Holt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holt is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Holt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sam Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.
Holt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A slow jab from Holt misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holt throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Holt avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Holt misses.
Holt misses with a wild body shot.
Holt misses with a looping right.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Holt.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Holt throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Holt lands a head shot.#TD2#
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
Holt is trying to improve his position.
Holt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holt tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Holt is defending well. #T2#
Holt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taylor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor wants to control but Holt is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Taylor has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Holt is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Taylor yanks on the arm and Holt is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Taylor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mick Taylor!
An out of breath Mick Taylor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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TL Fight Night 22
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Holt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kerotan throws out the jab.
Kerotan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holt.
Holt throws a series of punches but Kerotan avoids them all with ease.
Holt takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been hearing reports that Holt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Holt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kerotan wants to get back to his feet but Holt is dominant here and he's now got Kerotan's back!
Kerotan grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Kerotan is trying to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holt cracks Kerotan with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kerotan from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Holt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Holt lands a shot to the body.
I really don't envy Kerotan right now.
Kerotan is still trying to improve position.
Kerotan keeps trying to improve his position.
Holt lands a shot to the head.
Holt lands strikes to the head. #T1#
Holt lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kerotan hold on?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerotan tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Kerotan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kerotan is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerotan is trying to get back to his feet but Holt has full control of the position and if anything, Kerotan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kerotan tries to roll but Holt sticks to his back.
Will Holt go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Holt is punishing Kerotan with some ground and pound.
Holt loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kerotan hold on?
Kerotan tries to break free.
Holt throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kerotan!
Holt is punishing Kerotan with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holt punishes Kerotan with strikes from the back mount.
Holt is hanging on to Kerotan's back as he tries to escape.
Kerotan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holt lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Kerotan is taking damage to the body and head.
Kerotan grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Holt lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Holt.
Holt is landing with strikes. Kerotan can't take much more of this.
You can see the frustration on Kerotan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kerotan trying to control the position but Holt manages to sink in the hooks.
Holt lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#Kerotan is rocked!
The referee is taking a good look at Kerotan as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Holt!
Kerotan is still in real trouble! Can Holt finish him?
Kerotan rolls, trying to escape but Holt keeps control of the position.
Kerotan seems to have recovered his senses.
Kerotan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Holt 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.
Holt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Holt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T3#
BOOM! Holt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Holt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Holt cracks Kerotan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kerotan is looking to improve his position but Holt isn't that keen on the idea.
Kerotan taking shots to the head.
Kerotan can't escape the position.
Holt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kerotan's face.
Kerotan working to try and regain half guard.
Kerotan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerotan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Holt has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kerotan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Holt! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 18
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Holt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Holt looks to throw the jab but Van Den Broeck is out of range.
Van Den Broeck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Den Broeck sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Van Den Broeck takes the fight into the clinch.
Holt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Den Broeck backwards.
Van Den Broeck struggles to land a body shot inside as Holt controls his hands.
Van Den Broeck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holt blocking some punches.
Van Den Broeck gets underhooks to prevent Holt's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Van Den Broeck gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holt misses with a punch to the body.
Holt is trying to pull guard but Van Den Broeck has him pressed against the ropes.
We've been hearing reports that Holt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Holt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holt is trying to pull guard but Van Den Broeck turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Van Den Broeck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holt's efforts to push away.
Van Den Broeck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holt backwards.
Van Den Broeck scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Holt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Den Broeck keeps control of Holt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Den Broeck pushes Holt back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Den Broeck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Den Broeck blocks a body shot from Holt.
Holt tries to work over Van Den Broeck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Holt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Den Broeck lands a shot to the body.
Holt misses with a body punch.
Van Den Broeck blocks a body shot from Holt.
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Broeck fails to land.
Van Den Broeck is working Holt over against the ropes.
Holt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Den Broeck smiles and moves away.
Holt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3##CL2#
Van Den Broeck drives through and clinches with Holt against the ropes.
Holt tries to work over Van Den Broeck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holt misses with some punches.
Holt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Den Broeck just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Holt struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Den Broeck controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Van Den Broeck.
Holt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Den Broeck misses with a punch to the body.
Holt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Holt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Den Broeck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holt is trying to break free.
Holt takes a shot to the head.
Van Den Broeck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Den Broeck struggles to land a body shot inside as Holt controls his hands.
Van Den Broeck swings wildly with an uppercut but Holt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Broeck keeps control of Holt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Den Broeck is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Van Den Broeck working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Van Den Broeck dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Holt slips under a jab.#CL2#
Van Den Broeck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holt, pushing him back against the ropes.
Van Den Broeck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Broeck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holt's elbow.
Van Den Broeck swings wildly with an uppercut but Holt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Broeck prevents the takedown attempt.
Holt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Den Broeck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt prevents a body shot from Van Den Broeck.
Holt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Van Den Broeck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holt wants a takedown.
#T1#
Van Den Broeck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holt tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Den Broeck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Holt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Den Broeck throws a head punch that misses.
Holt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Broeck's elbow.
Van Den Broeck misses with a punch to the body.
Holt working hard to break the clinch.
Holt is trying to push Van Den Broeck away but Van Den Broeck has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Van Den Broeck lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've been informed that Van Den Broeck has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Den Broeck blocks a body shot from Holt.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Den Broeck.
#T2#
Van Den Broeck working aggressively here.
Van Den Broeck lands a nice uppercut.
Van Den Broeck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holt misses with a punch to the body.
Van Den Broeck working aggressively here.
A short right from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck misses with some punches.
Holt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Broeck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Den Broeck prevents a body shot from Holt.
Holt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Den Broeck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Holt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Broeck is pressed up against the ropes. Holt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Den Broeck down to the mat. Van Den Broeck avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lucas Van Den Broeck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holt looks to throw the jab but Van Den Broeck is out of range. #CL2#
Van Den Broeck has Holt up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holt.
A shot in the inside from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck blocks a body shot from Holt.
Van Den Broeck prevents the takedown attempt.
Holt has had enough of the clinch but Van Den Broeck keeps him there for the moment.
Lucas Van Den Broeck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Den Broeck.
Holt lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Van Den Broeck lands with a left to the head.
Holt jumps guard but Van Den Broeck turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Holt is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Den Broeck has double underhooks.
Holt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Broeck blocks an uppercut.
Holt misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck gets through Holt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Den Broeck tries a body shot but Holt blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Den Broeck lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Broeck throws a punch but it's blocked by Holt.
Holt blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Van Den Broeck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Holt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Den Broeck moves away.
Lucas Van Den Broeck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Van Den Broeck has closed the distance and engaged Holt in a clinch.
Van Den Broeck pushes Holt back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Van Den Broeck has a couple of punches blocked by Holt.
Holt is trying to drag Van Den Broeck to the mat but Van Den Broeck just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Holt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Den Broeck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Van Den Broeck to keep the fight standing.
Van Den Broeck landing knees to the body.
Van Den Broeck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Den Broeck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Holt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Den Broeck is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Holt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holt working aggressively here.
Van Den Broeck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Den Broeck.
Holt blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Den Broeck.
Still in the clinch, Van Den Broeck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Den Broeck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Den Broeck misses with the head strike.
Van Den Broeck blocks a body shot from Holt.
Van Den Broeck using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Den Broeck is keeping busy.
Van Den Broeck prevents Holt from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Holt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Van Den Broeck.
Holt wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Den Broeck won't allow it.
Van Den Broeck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Broeck fails to land.
Holt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Den Broeck has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Den Broeck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holts head.
A nice left hand lands by Holt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Den Broeck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Den Broeck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Van Den Broeck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Broeck blocks a body shot from Holt.
Van Den Broeck has Holt pressed against the ropes, preventing Holt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holt fails to pull guard.
Holt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Den Broeck has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Den Broeck tries to throw a body punch but Holt avoids it by throwing Van Den Broeck back against the ropes.
Van Den Broeck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Broeck prevents Holt from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holt tries to throw a body punch but Van Den Broeck avoids it by throwing Holt back against the ropes.
Sam Holt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Holt takes a shot to the head.
Van Den Broeck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holt backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck has Holt pressed against the ropes, preventing Holt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Den Broeck misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Den Broeck.
Holt misses with a punch to the body.
Holt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Den Broeck smiles and moves away.
Holt misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Van Den Broeck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Den Broeck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holt misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Den Broeck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Van Den Broeck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Den Broeck winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Van Den Broeck!
Lucas Van Den Broeck managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 14
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a right hand that Holt ducks under and follows up with a left that Holt also avoids with ease.
Holt misses with a few strikes there.
Holt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holt throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Good shot there by Diaz .
Holt swinging wildly here.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Holt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Holt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Holt is controlling him.
Holt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Holt keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holt has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holt.
Holt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holt stalling against the cage.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Holt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holt misses with some punches.
Holt working aggressively here.
Diaz is trying to push Holt away but Holt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holt swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Holt.
A short left from Holt.
Holt lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz wants to break free but Holt has control.
Holt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holt stalling the fight.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Holt keeps him there for the moment.
Holt lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Holt is controlling him.
Holt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holt has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Holt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Holt keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holt misses with some punches.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Holt has double underhooks.
Holt avoiding damage.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Holt keeps him there for the moment.
Holt swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holt.
Holt lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Holt scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Holt has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Holt on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Holt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Diaz throws a right hand that Holt ducks under and follows up with a left that Holt also avoids with ease.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Holt misses with the combination.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz lands with a hook. Holt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch combination from Holt misses.
Holt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Brandon Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holt looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Holt misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holt takes a swing at Diaz 's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Holt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Holt misses with a straight right.
Holt moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Holt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz 's efforts to push away.
Holt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Holt working aggressively here.
#T2#
Holt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Holt.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Holt lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Holt fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holt lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holt. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Holt is controlling the position.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Holt finish him?
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Holt lands an uppercut.
Holt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holt has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz .
Holt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Holt misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Holt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holt has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Holt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Holt misses with the head strike.
Holt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Holt keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz tries to break free but Holt pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Holt is controlling him.
Holt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz is trying to push Holt away but Holt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz 's efforts to push away.
Holt lands a right hand.
Holt swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holt lands a left hand.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holt lands a big right hand that drops Diaz ! The killer instinct kicks in and Holt finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Holt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Holt! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Ljung swings widly with a right hand
and Holt counters with a nice uppercut.
Ljung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Holt misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Holt lands.
Kent Ljung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holt. Ljung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab from Ljung.
Jab, jab by Holt - just one landing.
Holt lands the left hand.
Ljung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holt.
A head kick misses from Ljung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Holt drops Ljung with a beautiful combination! Ljung stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Holt is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Ljung is rocked!
Holt connects with a stiff jab that staggers Ljung - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Holt! |
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