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Event:
FOC Fight Night 2 - Knockout
Date: Jul 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Holland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holland unleashes a big counter combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Holland closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holland throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a left and a right that stings Holland. #CL2#
Holland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Holland pulls Alvarez into guard.
Holland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom.
Holland wants to sweep but no luck.
Holland trying to control the position here.
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Holland has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage. #SU#
Alvarez gets to his feet. Holland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alvarez tries to clinch but Holland moves out of range.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holland pinned against the cage. Holland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Holland!
Irvin Holland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Holland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvarez is able to avoid easily.
Holland connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Holland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Holland breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Holland.
Alvarez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holland defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push Holland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Holland breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Holland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Holland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holland fails to land the takedown.
Holland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holland keeps the fight on the outside.
Holland fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holland.
Holland swinging wildly here.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Alvarez has closed the distance and engaged Holland in a clinch.
#T4#
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Holland.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Holland, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Holland against the cage but Holland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holland fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irvin Holland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holland's waist but Holland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Holland shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holland lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holland is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Holland circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Holland counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike.
Holland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holland has Alvarez pressed against the cage.
Alvarez trying to stall but Holland improves his position.
#BC2#
Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Holland drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Holland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Holland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Holland manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Holland circles away easily
and Holland counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Holland pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Holland gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2##BC#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez darts in looking for a takedown but Holland gets double underhooks and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Holland fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Holland gets control of Alvarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Holland wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holland is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvarez is controlling him. #T3#
Holland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#ES2#
Holland pushes Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Holland moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Holland jumps guard.
Holland is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up. #SUB#
Alvarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holland is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvarez, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Holland stands up and waves to Alvarez to follow him.
Holland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holland tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irvin Holland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Holland darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Holland breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holland has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Holland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holland pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Holland moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Holland manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Holland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Holland manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Holland. Holland gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holland scores with a one two! Alvarez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Holland sprawls well.
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holland defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push Holland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Holland's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2##BC2#
Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holland shoots in but no luck this time.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holland.
Alvarez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holland 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 Alvarez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvarez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
John Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Holland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holland pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Holland lands an overhand right.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Holland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holland swinging wildly here.
Holland dives in for a single leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alvarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Holland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez leaves Holland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to counter by clinching up but Holland breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holland's waist but Holland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Holland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holland misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Alvarez moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holland circles away.#CL2#
Holland drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
Holland controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Holland breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Holland forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
John Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irvin Holland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Holland gets control of Alvarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irvin Holland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irvin Holland! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2024 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Holland.
Holland swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohn.
Mohn misses with a body shot.
Mohn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Holland clinches. #TD#
Holland gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Holland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mohn on the ground.
Still in half guard, Holland seems content to control.#SU#
Holland stands up out of the half guard.
Holland throws a right hand that Mohn ducks under and follows up with a left that Mohn also avoids with ease.
Mohn throws a combination. Holland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!#CL#
Holland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holland pushes off an throws an elbow but Mohn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mohn tries to pull guard but Holland holds him up against the cage and eventually Mohn drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Holland successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Holland wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mohn trying to control the position from guard on top but Holland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holland wants to sweep here but Mohn controlling him for the moment.
Mohn trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom.
Holland controlling Mohn's posture.
Holland keeping moving, preventing Mohn from controlling successfully.
Holland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holland tries to get out of the position.
Mohn slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Mohn is working for a kimura but Holland is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohn wants to pass to mount but Holland is defending the position. #ES#
Holland pushes Mohn off and gets back to his feet.
Mohn cracks a nice hook into Holland's ribs.
Mohn looks to score with a jab to the body but Holland is just out of range.
Carl Mohn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Mohn gets tackled into the cage by Holland. Holland maintains the clinch.
Mohn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holland smiles and moves away.
Mohn misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Holland keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Holland moves into range and clinches up with Mohn.
Mohn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Irvin Holland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Mohn.
Mohn is trying to pull guard but Holland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mohn has a couple of punches blocked by Holland.
#BC#
Holland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mohn throws a right and a left that Holland avoids nicely. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mohn enables Holland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mohn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Mohn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mohn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Holland stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Holland has Mohn up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Holland misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Mohn gets caught flat footed, as Holland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mohn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Holland gets to his feet. Mohn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mohn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holland was well out of range. Poor timing from Mohn.
Holland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mohn.
#CL#
Holland clinches. #BC#
Holland manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Holland rushes Mohn and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Holland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mohn is trying to keep an underhook but Holland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mohn trying to control but Holland postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irvin Holland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Mohn tries to sprawl but Holland drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mohn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mohn.
Mohn is trying to control the position but Holland postures up. #SU#
Holland gets to his feet - Mohn follows without any prompting.
Mohn wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mohn gets tackled into the cage by Holland. Holland maintains the clinch.
Holland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mohn can do to turn this around?
Mohn tries to stall but Holland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Mohn misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Holland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carl Mohn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mohn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holland smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Holland closes the distance and pushes Mohn back into the cage.#BC#
Holland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mohn moves out of range of the strikes.
Mohn wants to counter the offense by Holland and move into the clinch position.
Mohn clobbers Holland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Holland has Mohn up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Holland breaks the clinch.
Mohn lunges at Holland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holland's hand.
Mohn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Mohn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holland paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Holland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mohn was covering up waiting for the punch and Holland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Mohn is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Holland has his hands clasped together but Mohn extends and breaks Holland's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mohn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl Mohn! |
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