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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Holland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Genio Jr is fending him off so far but Holland persists. Nope, Genio Jr circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Genio Jr looking to score a takedown here. Holland is defending well but Genio Jr drives through and ends up in Holland's guard.
Genio Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Genio Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holland swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Genio Jr gets to his feet - Holland follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Genio Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Genio Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holland connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Genio Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Genio Jr trying to control from half guard but Holland is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genio Jr working Holland over with strikes.
Holland's coaches at Cozad MMA London 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.#SU2#
Genio Jr stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Holland tries for a takedown but Genio Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Genio Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Holland is breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Genio Jr moves into the clinch.
Holland is trying to break the clinch but Genio Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Holland is trying to force a seperation but Genio Jr has the dominant position.
Genio Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Genio Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Holland.
#BC2#
Genio Jr breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Genio Jr has managed to clinch.
Holland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Genio Jr tries to pull guard but Holland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Genio Jr pulls guard successfully.
Genio Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Holland puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Genio Jr moves into full guard.
Genio Jr working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Genio Jr controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Genio Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holland won't allow Genio Jr to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Genio Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holland throwing strikes from guard but Genio Jr blocks nicely. #T3#
Genio Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holland throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Genio Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Holland backs off Genio Jr throws a huge counter combo but Holland manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Holland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holland works Genio Jr's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Genio Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Holland is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Holland pushes Genio Jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Genio Jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Genio Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Holland is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Genio Jr off and has taken his back!
Genio Jr is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Holland is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Genio Jr is defending well though. Holland 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!
Holland loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Genio Jr hold on?
Holland thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brad Genio Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Holland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Genio Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Holland has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Genio Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Genio Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holland on his heels. He'll look to pass Holland's guard now, I'm sure.
Holland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Genio Jr wants to control from the top but Holland keeps moving.
Genio Jr advances position into side control!
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!
Holland is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Holland gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holland tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Holland seems keen to control Genio Jr's posture.
Holland wants to sweep here but Genio Jr controlling him for the moment.
Genio Jr works over Holland with some ground and pound from guard.#ES#
Holland has his feet on Genio Jr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Holland dives in and grabs Genio Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Genio Jr pushes down on Holland's head and hops out.
And Genio Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Holland pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Genio Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holland is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Genio Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB2#
Genio Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Holland is defending well.
Holland is looking to regain half guard here but Genio Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Alex Holland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Genio Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Holland trying to remain calm as Genio Jr controls from the top position.#T3#
Holland tries to improve position but can't.
Holland is working hard here to advance position.
Genio Jr controlling from side mount.
Genio Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Holland is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Holland is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Genio Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Genio Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Genio Jr controlling the pace.
Genio Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holland keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Genio Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Genio Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Holland has one foot on Genio Jr's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Holland will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Holland shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Genio Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Genio Jr 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.
Genio Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genio Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holland manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Holland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Genio Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Genio Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Holland.#SUB2#
Genio Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holland wants to improve his position but instead Genio Jr has moved into half guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Genio Jr works his way into full mount!
Genio Jr landing shots from mount.
Holland tries to reverse the position but Genio Jr maintains control.
Genio Jr tries to control but Holland wriggling away.
Holland is looking to improve his position but Genio Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Genio Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Holland is squirming around, avoiding Genio Jr's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Genio Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Holland manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Holland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Genio Jr tries to kick Holland off but Holland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Holland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Genio Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Genio Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Genio Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holland is working away from the top position though.
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 Alex Holland.
I think Holland 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Holland! |
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