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Event:
RMMA - Rio 2
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Holloway slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Holloway misses with a right hand
and Holloway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holloway misses with a wild body shot.
Edmund Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Holloway is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Magomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Holloway sneaks out the side door and pushes Magomedov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Holloway's head back.
#TD#
Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Holloway is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Holloway's guard.
Holloway is wriggling around but Magomedov manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Holloway is trying to stand.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Holloway preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Magomedov prevents Holloway from standing back up.
#T1#
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomedov stops Holloway from getting back to his feet.
#ES2#
Holloway pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Holloway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Holloway.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holloway misses with a straight right.
Holloway walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Holloway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holloway.
Holloway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Holloway tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
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. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Holloway's temple.
Holloway is looking to escape.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holloway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Holloway preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Holloway looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holloway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Magomedov winds up and cracks Holloway with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Holloway trying to control here.
Holloway is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Holloway trying to control here.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holloway tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holloway wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Holloway's hands, connecting with Holloway's forehead.
Magomedov prevents Holloway from standing back up.
#T4#
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Holloway is rocked!
Holloway wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Holloway trying to control here.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov prevents Holloway from improving his position.
Magomedov working over Holloway with some ground and pound. Holloway looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Holloway's hands, connecting with Holloway's forehead.
Holloway trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Magomedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Holloway connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holloway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holloway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holloway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Holloway throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holloway lands a jab to the nose.
Holloway scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedov should have avoided that one.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Holloway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edmund Holloway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Holloway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holloway.#T1#
Holloway misses with a straight right.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holloway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Edmund Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holloway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holloway quickly recovers to half guard.
Holloway wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holloway can do to turn this around?
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Holloway has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Holloway wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Holloway has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Holloway is trying to get back to full guard.
Holloway looks like he's trying to stand up.
Holloway gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Holloway working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov prevents Holloway from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov stands up over Holloway, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Holloway trying to control the position.
Shamil Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov is working Holloway over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Holloway not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holloway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Holloway is keeping the position.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Holloway wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Holloway is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holloway is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov stops Holloway from standing up.
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 Shamil Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Holloway fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Magomedov cracks Holloway with a big elbow.
Magomedov is working Holloway over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holloway is still in real trouble! Can Magomedov finish him?
Magomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Holloway tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holloway some visible discomfort.
Magomedov cracks Holloway with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Magomedov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Holloway is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Magomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Magomedov!
In defeat, Edmund Holloway stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck allat bull shit'. |
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Event:
RMMA - New York
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Holloway's corner calls for a 1-2. Holloway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dillon lands a glancing blow to the side of Holloway's head.
Holloway lands a really nice looking cross but Dillon seems unphased.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holloway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dillon.
Holloway is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Dillon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillon.
The fighters circling - Holloway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Dillon catches Holloway right on the button with a cross.
Dillon swings for the body but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillon moves away.
Holloway walks into a stiff left hand from Dillon.
Holloway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Dillon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edmund Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Dillon.#ROC#Holloway is rocked!
Dillon walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Holloway drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dillon swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Holloway's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Dillon!
Edmund Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck allat bull shit'. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Campbell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Campbell checks a leg kick.
Holloway misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Campbell checks a leg kick.
It looked like Campbell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holloway as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonah Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holloway to score with a decent uppercut.
Campbell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holloway throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown but Holloway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Campbell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Campbell gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Campbell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holloway is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Campbell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holloway's legs.
Holloway is looking to regain half guard here but Campbell keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Campbell is trying to get an arm triangle but Holloway is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Holloway sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Holloway is looking to escape.#SUB#
Campbell wants to work for an arm triangle but Holloway is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES2#
Holloway manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Campbell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Holloway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Campbell.
#T2#
Campbell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holloway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holloway misses with an elbow over the top.
Campbell has Holloway pressed against the cage, preventing Holloway from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Campbell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holloway working hard to break the clinch.
Campbell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holloway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Holloway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campbell fails to land the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holloway.
Holloway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Campbell on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Holloway as Campbell shoots in.#T3#
Holloway misses with a two punch combination.
Holloway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Jonah Campbell has been cut.
Holloway lands a nice hook to Campbell's body. Campbell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown. Holloway tries to sprawl out of it but Campbell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holloway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holloway misses with a wild combination.
Holloway thuds a left hand into Campbell's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Campbell checks a leg kick.
Campbell is looking to counter with a body kick.
Holloway's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Holloway duly obliges.
Holloway misses with a series of wild punches.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holloway to the ground. Holloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Campbell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holloway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holloway misses with a double jab.
Holloway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Campbell on the side of the head.
Campbell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Holloway tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holloway but Holloway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campbell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Edmund Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holloway lands with an overhand left.
Danga de danga de dang - Holloway scores with a four punch combination!
Holloway connects with a solid leg kick.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holloway throws a right and a left that Campbell avoids nicely.
Holloway lands with a good body shot.
Holloway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Campbell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Holloway shows good takedown defense.
Sloppy strikes from Holloway. Those never looked like landing.
Campbell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holloway. Holloway obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campbell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Holloway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonah Campbell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Campbell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holloway.
Holloway lands a lovely overhand right.
Holloway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holloway to the ground. Holloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holloway as he jumps to the side.
Holloway fails to land with a series of punches.
Campbell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonah Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Campbell with that takedown attempt.
Jonah Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holloway 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 Campbell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Campbell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campbell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holloway lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Campbell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holloway defends it nicely.#T1#
Holloway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Holloway. Those never looked like landing.
Campbell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Campbell shoots in but Holloway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holloway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Campbell fails with the takedown.
Campbell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holloway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Campbell scrambles back to his feet.
Campbell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holloway. Holloway obviously looking to wear him down.
Holloway misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holloway circles away.
Holloway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Campbell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holloway counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Holloway lands a nice looking body kick.
Holloway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Campbells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown but Holloway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Campbell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holloway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holloway with a nice calf kick.
Holloway lands a nice looking body kick.
Good exchange - Holloway coming out on top.
Holloway throws out a leg kick but Campbell moves out of range and Holloway only half commits.
Campbell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Campbell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holloway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holloway scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Campbell takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Holloway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holloway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holloway cracks Campbell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holloway.
Holloway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Campbell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holloway is fending him off so far but Campbell persists. Nope, Holloway circles away and we're back to standing.
Holloway looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well.
Edmund Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell shoots in but Holloway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Holloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holloway misses with a few strikes there.
Holloway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Campbell momentarily.
Holloway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Campbell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holloway throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Campbell has a takedown stuffed.
Holloway throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Edmund Holloway seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway throws a good cross that connects.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Holloway tries to bum rush Campbell with a series of wild strikes but Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holloway scores with a hook to the body. Campbell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holloway's waist but Holloway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Campbell off to one side.
Holloway stalks Campbell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Campbell's face. Campbell staggers backwards, shaken.
Campbell shoots in but Holloway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holloway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Holloway.
Holloway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campbell.
Campbell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Holloway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonah Campbell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Campbell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holloway pinned against the cage. Holloway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Campbell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Campbell blocks the low kick.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt - Holloway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonah Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell shoots for a takedown but Holloway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holloway misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holloway connects with an inside leg kick.
Holloway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holloway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holloway wants it to stay on the feet.
Holloway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Campbell tries for a takedown but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Campbell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Holloway throws a one two combo.
Holloway dips to his left and cracks Campbell with an uppercut!
A left and a right from Holloway both land. Nice combination.
Campbell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Campbell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Holloway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campbell.
Campbell shoots in but Holloway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holloway throws a wild body kick that Campbell sees coming a mile off.
Holloway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Holloway scores with a four punch combination!
Holloway looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well.
Campbell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holloway misses with a double jab.
Campbell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Campbell shoots in and drives through. Holloway sprawls well.
Holloway looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well.
Holloway misses with a double jab.
Campbell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Campbell shoots in for a double leg but Holloway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Holloway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Campbell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holloway swivels and escapes.
Holloway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Campbell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Holloway.
Campbell shoots in for a double leg but Holloway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holloway is looking to chop away at Campbell's legs.
Holloway's corner calls for a 1-2. Holloway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Holloway shows good takedown defense.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holloway to the ground. Holloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Campbell needs to keep his hands up - Holloway had a free shot at his head there.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Holloway.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Campbell.
Holloway misses with the combination.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
#T3#
Campbell shoots in but Holloway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campbell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holloway sprawls and moves away.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Campbell looks for a takedown but Holloway sprawls well.
A combination from Holloway does no damage.
Campbell blocks a jab.
Campbell walks into a left hand.
Campbell closes the distance and clinches up with Holloway, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes Holloway against the cage but Holloway circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holloway lands a really nice looking cross but Campbell seems unphased.
Holloway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Campbell under the eye.
Campbell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holloway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campbell.
Holloway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campbell. #T4#
Holloway misses with the combination.
Holloway lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holloway to the ground. Holloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left lands for Holloway.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Holloway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campbell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jonah Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holloway throws a series of punches but Campbell moves out of range.
Holloway on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edmund Holloway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Holloway. No joy for Campbell on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campbell is defended easily by Holloway.
Holloway closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Holloway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holloway 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 James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Holloway!
Edmund Holloway decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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