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Event:
UCF 83: Mfer v Fantastico
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Holmberg misses with a takedown
and Holmberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Tim Holmberg has been cut.#TD2#
Holmberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tyson sprawls well initially but Holmberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tyson pushes Holmberg off and gets back to his feet.
Holmberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyson staying out of range there.
Tyson misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Holmberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tyson pushes Holmberg off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmberg throws a big shot that misses.
Holmberg throws out a loose jab but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holmberg somewhat.
Mick Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Holmberg.
Holmberg tries to work over Tyson's front leg with a kick but Tyson checks it.
No luck for Holmberg with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Holmberg looks to throw the jab but Tyson is out of range. #TD2#
Holmberg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tyson's coaches at Räkälä have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tyson struggling a bit here.
Holmberg in the domination position with Tyson hanging on.
Tyson can't do much from the bottom here.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.
Tyson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Holmberg connects with a decent elbow.
Tyson wants to control but Holmberg postures up.
Tyson taking a bit of punishment here - Holmberg scoring with strikes. #T2#
Tyson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Holmberg is looking to take a break and control but Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holmberg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tyson gets back to half guard.
Holmberg controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Holmberg from controlling successfully.
Holmberg prevents Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Tyson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Holmberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmberg with a nice head shot there.
Holmberg cracks Tyson with a solid left hand.
Tyson pulls Holmberg in close to prevent any damage.
Holmberg won't allow Tyson to sweep him here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Holmberg is proving a slippery customer.
Holmberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Holmberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tyson wants to stand and escape but Holmberg is having none of it.
Tyson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holmberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmberg is in close to Tyson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holmberg throws a strike but Tyson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tyson trying to control but Holmberg is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Holmberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tim Holmberg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Holmberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Holmberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmberg throws a hook but Tyson avoids it easily.
Tyson throws the left hand but Holmberg avoids the punch easily.
Holmberg misses with a wild combination.
Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Holmberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holmberg misses with a hook. Tyson ducked under it nicely.
Holmberg is looking to score with low kicks.
Holmberg slips under a jab from Tyson.
Holmberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyson on the side of the head. #T1#
Holmberg misses with a straight right.
Tim Holmberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyson lands with a good body shot.
Holmberg loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch.
Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Holmberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Holmberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mick Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Holmberg.
Tyson lands a nice looking body shot.
Holmberg throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
It looked like Tyson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holmberg.
Holmberg throws the left hand but Tyson avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Holmberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyson.
Holmberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Holmberg shoots in.
Tyson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyson misses the target. #T2#
Holmberg throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Holmberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holmberg is breathing heavily.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmberg manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Tyson - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmberg dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmberg at a distance.
Tyson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holmbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Holmberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3##TD2#
Holmberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tyson's half guard.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tyson is looking to escape.
Holmberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Tyson is looking to escape.
Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holmberg.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
Tyson tries to roll over but Holmberg keeps him under control.
Tyson is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Tyson is trying to control but can't.
Holmberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tyson moves into full guard.
Holmberg working some strikes from top position.
Holmberg preventing the sweep.
Holmberg wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holmberg controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Tyson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Holmberg is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Tyson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Holmberg'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##TD2#
Holmberg scores with a takedown into Tyson's guard.
Tyson managing to control the position.
Holmberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Tim Holmberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Holmberg from controlling successfully. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tyson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tyson lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmberg jumps guard but Tyson stands there with Holmberg around his waist. Holmberg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyson swivels and escapes.
Tyson defending well as Holmberg loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Tyson scores with a one two! Holmberg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tyson scores with the left hand. Holmberg knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Holmberg is out of range.
Mick Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holmberg misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Tyson.
Holmberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holmberg.
Mick Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Holmberg.
Tyson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holmberg.
Tyson throws a hook but Holmberg avoids it easily.
Holmberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holmberg gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmberg.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holmberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holmberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holmberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holmberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Holmberg throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
Holmberg throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tyson misses its target.
Holmberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Holmberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Tyson misses the target.
Tyson stuffs the takedown.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyson lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Tyson.
Tyson scores with the left hand. Holmberg knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyson scores with a nice head shot.
Holmberg tries for a takedown but Tyson circles away easily
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Holmberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Tyson.#ROC#Holmberg is rocked!
Holmberg gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Tyson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Holmberg is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Tyson!
A relieved looking Mick Tyson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
UCF 75: Mfer v Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Holmberg drives through with a takedown into Slamister's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Holmberg won't allow Slamister to sweep him here.
Slamister manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holmberg manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Holmberg thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Holmberg controlling the position.
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamister looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holmberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holmberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slamister's guard. #REVR#
Slamister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slamister looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holmberg landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Slamister is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Slamister looking to control.
Holmberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slamister keeping moving, preventing Holmberg from controlling successfully.
Holmberg pushes down on Slamister's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holmberg prevents Slamister from improving his position.
Holmberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Holmberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slamister with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Slamister trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holmberg lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmberg winds up and cracks Slamister with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Holmberg drops an elbow to the side of Slamister's head.
Holmberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Slamister wants to improve his position but Holmberg is controlling well.
Holmberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmberg slips a nice elbow through Slamister's hands, connecting with Slamister's forehead.
Slamister taking some punishment here, with Holmberg in his half guard. #SUB2#
Slamister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holmberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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. Holmberg connects with a nice short shot to Slamister's temple.
Holmberg slips a nice elbow through Slamister's hands, connecting with Slamister's forehead.
Slamister moves into full guard.
Holmberg is fighting to break Slamister's control of his arms but Slamister is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Holmberg scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Slamister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holmberg advances position into side control!
Slamister tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holmberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holmberg lands some shots froms side control.
Slamister gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Slamister trying to control from the bottom.
Holmberg lands strikes from half guard.
Holmberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Holmberg there. #T4#
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. Holmberg connects with a nice short shot to Slamister's temple.
Holmberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holmberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Slamister is rocked!
Holmberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Slamister is still in real trouble! Can Holmberg finish him?
Holmberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slamister with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slamister is looking to control Holmberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slamister avoid being mounted?
Holmberg lands strikes from half guard.
Holmberg scores with a big shot! Slamister's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Slamister! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Holmberg! |
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Event:
UCF 62: Hunter v Almeda
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Holmberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chongching napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chongching throws Holmberg to one side and escapes!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Holmberg 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.
Holmberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chongching makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chongching avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Holmberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holmberg.
Chongching avoids the body shot from Holmberg.
We've been told by Chongching's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chongching throws a right and a left that Holmberg avoids nicely.
Holmberg slips a straight right by Chongching.
Holmberg misses with a double jab
and Chongching counters with a series of strikes. Holmberg will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Holmberg dodges the punch combination from Chongching.
Holmberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Chongching counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Tim Holmberg has been cut.
Holmberg throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Chongching counters with a crisp one two that drops Holmberg! Chongching thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Holmberg to his feet! Holmberg is in big trouble!#ROC#Holmberg is rocked!
Chongching flashes Holmberg a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Holmberg's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Holmberg crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Chongching punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ching Chong Chongching! |
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Event:
UCF 54: Hanma v Almeda
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Camacho clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Holmberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holmberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camacho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Camacho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Holmberg shoots and misses
and Camacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Tim Holmberg has been cut.#TD#
Camacho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Camacho showed some decent athleticism there.
Holmberg landing rabbit punches to the side of Camacho's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Holmberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camacho is working away from the top position though.
Camacho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Camacho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holmberg is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Holmberg is trying to maintain the position but Camacho is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Holmberg throws strikes from the bottom but it's allowed Camacho to grab hold of an arm and go for an armbar! It's tiiiiiiiiight! Holmberg is forced to tap! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toni Camacho!
After the fight, Toni Camacho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
UCF 43: Melps v Tavares
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Crusher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesley Crusher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Crusher misses #TD2#
and Holmberg counters with a single leg into guard. Crusher didn't expect that.
Crusher looking to control.
Holmberg 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.
My spies in The Tank Factory inform me that Holmberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holmberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crusher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crusher looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Crusher working a defensive guard here.
Holmberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmberg lands a couple of elbows.
Holmberg passes into half guard.
Holmberg slips a nice elbow through Crusher's hands, connecting with Crusher's forehead.
Holmberg tries to pass to full mount but Crusher defends it.
Holmberg throwing shots but Crusher is blocking nicely.
Holmberg throwing shots but Crusher is blocking nicely. #T2#
Crusher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holmberg thows a huge punch but Crusher dodges it nicely.
Holmberg is thwarting Crusher's attempts to control the position.
Holmberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holmberg 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.
Crusher holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Holmberg drops an elbow to the side of Crusher's head.
Crusher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmberg on the ground.
Holmberg working the head and body with strikes.
Holmberg winds up and cracks Crusher with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Crusher is rocked!
Holmberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Holmberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crusher defending well though. #T3#
Holmberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holmberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Crusher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crusher seems to have got his legs back now.
Holmberg thows a huge punch but Crusher dodges it nicely.
Holmberg throwing shots but Crusher is blocking nicely.
Holmberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crusher keeping hold of Holmberg's head, controlling as best he can.
Holmberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Crusher taking some punishment here, with Holmberg in his half guard.
Holmberg 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.
Holmberg throws a strike but Crusher avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Crusher trying to control the position.
Crusher can't keep his opponent in guard - Holmberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crusher wants to get back to full guard.
Holmberg is nestled in close to Crusher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmberg lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Crusher quite badly. Crusher pulls Holmberg in close trying to recover. Holmberg postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Crusher on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Crusher doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Holmberg! |
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Event:
UCF 29: Bishop v Hardman
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Holmberg dives in and scores a takedown into McCarthy's guard.
Holmberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holmberg controls the pace.
Holmberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holmberg is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
McCarthy pushes a forearm under Holmberg's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Holmberg is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cormac McCarthy! |
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Event:
UCF 20: Nice v Chuck
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Chapo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmberg.
Holmberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chapo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#It looks like Tim Holmberg has been cut.
Holmberg swinging wildly here.
Chapo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Holmberg fails with the takedown
and Chapo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Holmberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chapo did well to prevent Holmberg getting side control.
Holmberg is trying to control. Chapo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holmberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chapo wants to get back to full guard.
Chapo is trying to stand up here but Holmberg is controlling him well.
My spies in The Tank Factory inform me that Holmberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chapo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holmberg working Chapo over with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like EL Chapo has been cut.
Chapo taking some punishment here, with Holmberg in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holmberg in particular looking to stall.
Holmberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holmberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holmberg is thwarting Chapo's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Holmberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holmberg controlling the action here.
Chapo wants to get back to his feet.
Holmberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chapo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Holmberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holmberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Holmberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holmberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holmberg is controlling the pace.
Holmberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Chapo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Holmberg needs to keep his hands up - Chapo had a free shot at his head there.
Holmberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
A head kick misses from Chapo.
Chapo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holmberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holmberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chapo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmberg dips to his left and cracks Chapo with an uppercut!
Holmberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chapo.
Holmberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Chapo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
EL Chapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Holmberg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Chapo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 EL Chapo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chapo throws a hook but Holmberg blocks it.
Holmberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holmberg misses with a double jab.
Chapo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Chapo gets caught flat footed, as Holmberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chapo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Holmberg presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Chapo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chapo has Holmberg pressed against the cage, preventing Holmberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Chapo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
EL Chapo is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Holmberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Chapo, which made it look bad.
Chapo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holmberg fails with the takedown
and Chapo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Holmberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Chapo sprawls well. He's pushed Holmberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chapo is looking for a counter combo.
EL Chapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Holmberg.
Chapo throws an overhand right that lands on Holmberg's shoulder, as Holmberg tries to avoid the shot.
Holmberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chapo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chapo throws a right hand that Holmberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmberg also avoids with ease.
And Holmberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Chapo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Holmberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chapo counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Chapo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chapo moves out of range of the strikes.
Chapo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chapo throws a right and a left that Holmberg avoids nicely.
Holmberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chapo defends it well.
EL Chapo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chapo staying out of range there.
Holmberg shoots in and drives through. Chapo sprawls well.
Chapo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Holmberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chapo was covering up waiting for the punch and Holmberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapo keeping moving, preventing Holmberg from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chapo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holmberg distracts Chapo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Holmberg cracks Chapo with a solid left hand.
Chapo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holmberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holmberg working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#EL Chapo's cut is getting worse.
Holmberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holmberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chapo wants to get back to his feet but Holmberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holmberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holmberg is in close to Chapo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holmberg controlling from the top position.
Holmberg looking to sit in guard and control but Chapo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Holmberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
EL Chapo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Holmberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chapo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chapo catches Holmberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chapo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tim Holmberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapo misses with a looping right.
Holmberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chapo defends it well.
EL Chapo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmberg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chapo was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmberg.
Holmberg misses with an uppercut
and Chapo counters with a left to the body.
Chapo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Chapo throws a head kick that Holmberg semi-blocks.
Chapo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chapo misses with a head kick.
Holmberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chapo.
Holmberg shoots and misses
and Holmberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chapo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Holmberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chapo to the mat! Chapo manages to get full guard.
Holmberg prevents Chapo from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Holmberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holmberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chapo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chapo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holmberg controls the pace.
Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chapo managing to control the position.
Holmberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chapo.#T3#
Holmberg misses with an uppercut.
Chapo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Holmberg misses.
Holmberg avoids the head kick by Chapo.
Nice body punch from Chapo.
Holmberg darts in looking for a takedown but Chapo gets double underhooks and turns Holmberg into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Chapo as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Chapo there.
Chapo scores with a jab. Holmberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Chapo digs a good body shot into Holmberg's ribs.
Chapo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD2#
Holmberg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chapo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holmberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holmberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tim Holmberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
EL Chapo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
EL Chapo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chapo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... EL Chapo! |
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Event:
UCF 11: Santoro v Galvarino
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Chapo looks to land a combination but Holmberg avoids it well.
Chapo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chapo looks to land a left hand but Holmberg moved out of range nicely.
Chapo misses with a series of wild punches.
Chapo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chapo sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chapo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Tim Holmberg has been cut.
Chapo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chapo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holmberg throws a body punch but Chapo moves out of range.
No luck for Holmberg with that takedown attempt.
Chapo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chapo throws a series of punches but Holmberg moves out of range. #T1#
Holmberg ducks under a wild hook from Chapo.
We've been told by Holmberg's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chapo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmberg 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.
Chapo tries to bum rush Holmberg with a series of wild strikes but Holmberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holmberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Chapo misses with a looping left.
Chapo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holmberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chapo throws out the jab. #TD#
Holmberg feints and as Chapo raises his hands in defense, Holmberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holmberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Chapo wants to get back to his feet but Holmberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Chapo is trying to control the position but Holmberg postures up.
Holmberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chapo is keeping the position for now.
Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmberg 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.
Holmberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holmberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chapo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmberg throwing strikes from guard but Chapo blocks nicely.
Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmberg throwing strikes but missing.
Holmberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Holmberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holmberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chapo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holmberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Chapo has wrist control.
Holmberg cracks Chapo with a solid left hand.
Holmberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Holmberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chapo keeping moving, preventing Holmberg from controlling successfully.
Holmberg cracks Chapo with a solid left hand.
Holmberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chapo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holmberg. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holmberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holmberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chapo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holmberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holmberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holmberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT#It looks like EL Chapo has been cut.
Holmberg lands a couple of digs.#CUT#That has opened up EL Chapo's cut even more.
Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmberg throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Tim Holmberg will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
No luck for Holmberg with that takedown attempt.
Chapo feints a counter leg kick.
Holmberg thuds his right hand into Chapo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chapo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chapo misses with a combination
#TD#
and Holmberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chapo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holmberg throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chapo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holmberg throws a strike but Chapo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Holmberg looking to control.
Holmberg pulls Chapo in close to prevent any damage.
Holmberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Holmberg keeping moving, preventing Chapo from controlling successfully.
Holmberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Holmberg wants to sweep here but Chapo controlling him for the moment.
Holmberg throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chapo stopping the sweep attempt from Holmberg.
Chapo trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holmberg is controlling Chapo's posture.
Holmberg tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chapo throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Holmberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chapo's guard.
Chapo pushes Holmberg off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chapo throws a head kick that misses.
Chapo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmberg.
Holmberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chapo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holmberg throws a jab when Chapo was well out of range.
Holmberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chapo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chapo throws a right hand that Holmberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmberg also avoids with ease.#T3#
Chapo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmberg tries to counter with a takedown but Chapo is quick to defend against it.
Chapo misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Holmberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chapo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Holmberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
EL Chapo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapo throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Holmberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmberg stays in close to Chapo's body and controls the position.
Holmberg postures up and lands a big shot to Chapo's brow.
Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chapo has momentary wrist control but Holmberg slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#The cut above EL Chapo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at EL Chapo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tim Holmberg! |
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Event:
UCF 5: Smith v Taylor
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holmberg.
Doctor avoids the body shot from Holmberg.
Doctor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Tim Holmberg has been cut.
We've been told by Holmberg's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Doctor as he connects with a hook.
Doctor swings for the body but Holmberg moves out of range.
Holmberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doctor throws a lazy right hand but Holmberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doctor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctor misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Holmberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Doctor won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doctor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Holmberg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doctor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holmberg is working Doctor over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holmberg throws an elbow but Doctor slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Check out the look on Holmberg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Doctor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Holmberg working the body and head with strikes.
Doctor is looking for a sweep.
Holmberg landing strikes. #ROC#Doctor is rocked!
Holmberg lands a strong strike to the head of Doctor. That's dazed him! Holmberg looking to finish here. Doctor is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Holmberg lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Holmberg! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Dick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmberg slips under a jab.
Holmberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dick scores with a sloppy right hand. Holmberg should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Tim Holmberg has been cut.
A slow jab from Dick misses its intended target.
Dick throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Dick.
We've been told by Holmberg's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Holmberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick stuffs the takedown attempt from Holmberg. Holmberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Dick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dick misses with a hook. Holmberg ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Dick clobbers Holmberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dick catches Holmberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dick 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.
Holmberg moves out of range as Dick strikes.
No luck for Holmberg with that takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Holmberg.
Holmberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Needle Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Holmberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dick on his heels. He'll look to pass Dick's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Holmberg wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
Holmberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Holmberg postures up in Dick's guard and throws a big left but Dick blocks it.
Dick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holmberg.
Dick wants to sweep but no luck.
Holmberg controlling from the top position. #T3#
Dick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holmberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dick trying to control the position here.
Dick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holmberg.
Holmberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dick pulls Holmberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Holmberg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Holmberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Holmberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Holmberg wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
Holmberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holmberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dick managing to control the position.
Holmberg postures up.
Holmberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmberg throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Needle Dick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tim Holmberg's cut.
That's time! Holmberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Holmberg walks into a straight right hand from Dick.
Dick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmberg.
The fighters circling - Holmberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Needle Dick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Dick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holmberg doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#Tim Holmberg's cut is getting worse.
Holmberg blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holmberg.
Dick slips a jab from Holmberg.
Dick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holmberg defends it well.#T1#
Holmberg fails with the takedown.
Dick steps in with a hook that catches Holmberg right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Dick follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Holmberg looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Needle Dick!
Needle Dick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RSE 23: Until The End
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Holmberg stuffs the takedown.
Holmberg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holmberg throws out a loose jab but Battleaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Battleaxe.
Holmberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Mon Battleaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Holmberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Holmberg working the head and body with strikes.
Holmberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleaxe wants to improve his position but Holmberg is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holmberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holmberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Mon Battleaxe has been cut.#T1#
Holmberg is nestled in close to Battleaxe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Battleaxe is rocked!
Holmberg unloads with some huge strikes here! Battleaxe is out! Holmberg wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Holmberg! |
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