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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
EG Amsterdam - 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Pacesinski throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Poopi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Poopi wants to take a breather but Pacesinski is having none of it. #SUB#
Poopi seems to be working for a kimura but Pacesinski defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pacesinski is defending against the submission attempts here by Poopi.
#SUB#
Poopi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pacesinski defends it well.
Pacesinski works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Poopi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pacesinski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pacesinski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pacesinski! #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poopi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Poopi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Pacesinski trying to pass the guard but Poopi defending well.
Pacesinski is keen to just control but Poopi is a slippery customer.
Poopi wants to control but Pacesinski is keeping busy.
Poopi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Poopi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Poopi actively working from the bottom here.
Poopi is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pacesinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Poopi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Pacesinski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Poopi still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Poopi has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poopi is trying to get an arm triangle but Pacesinski is defending well. #SUB#
Poopi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pacesinski is trying to escape and Poopi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pacesinski is forced to tap! Nice work there by Poopi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pooja Poopi! |
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Event:
EG Amsterdam - 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Cannonski shoots in for a double leg but Von Grimmelshausen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Von Grimmelshausen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cannonski defends it well.
Cannonski fails with a takedown attempt.
Cannonski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Von Grimmelshausen but Von Grimmelshausen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Von Grimmelshausen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Cannonski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Cannonski rushes Von Grimmelshausen and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Von Grimmelshausen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cannonski regains guard.
Von Grimmelshausen postures up.
Cannonski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Von Grimmelshausen controls the pace.#T1#
Von Grimmelshausen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU2#
Von Grimmelshausen stands up and waves to Cannonski to follow him. #CL2#
Von Grimmelshausen rushes Cannonski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Cannonski drags the fight down to the ground.
Von Grimmelshausen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Grimmelshausen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cannonski working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Grimmelshausen is stalling in the full guard.
Cannonski trying to control the position.
Von Grimmelshausen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cannonski is looking to land body kicks.
Cannonski shoots in for a double leg but Von Grimmelshausen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Von Grimmelshausen wants to counter the offense by Cannonski and move into the clinch position.
Cannonski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Grimmelshausen.#CL2#
Von Grimmelshausen darts in and clinches Cannonski up against the cage.#TD2#
Von Grimmelshausen is trying to trip Cannonski. He has hold of a leg but Cannonski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Von Grimmelshausen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Von Grimmelshausen is stalling in the full guard.
Cannonski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Von Grimmelshausen is stalling in the full guard.
Cannonski trying to keep a closed guard but Von Grimmelshausen is proving a slippery customer.
Von Grimmelshausen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cannonski 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.
Timothe Von Grimmelshausen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Von Grimmelshausen stuffs the takedown.
Cannonski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Cannonski forces Von Grimmelshausen back against the cage and clinches.
Von Grimmelshausen stalling the fight.
Cannonski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Von Grimmelshausen pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Cannonski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonski is looking to clinch but Von Grimmelshausen is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Grimmelshausen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cannonski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cannonski shoots and misses #CL2#
and Von Grimmelshausen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Von Grimmelshausen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cannonski avoiding damage as Von Grimmelshausen throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Cannonski gets underhooks to prevent Von Grimmelshausen's takedown attempt.
Von Grimmelshausen tries to pull guard but Cannonski won't allow it.
Von Grimmelshausen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Cannonski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannonski wants to slow Von Grimmelshausen down by chopping away at his legs.
Von Grimmelshausen wants to counter with a clinch but Cannonski pushes him away.
Von Grimmelshausen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Von Grimmelshausen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Cannonski. No joy for Von Grimmelshausen on that attempt.
Cannonski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cannonski fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Cannonski darts in and clinches Von Grimmelshausen up against the cage.#T2#
Von Grimmelshausen can't get the takedown.
Cannonski has had enough of the clinch but Von Grimmelshausen keeps him there for the moment.
Cannonski stalling against the cage.
Cannonski tries to score a body lock takedown but Von Grimmelshausen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Von Grimmelshausen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cannonski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cannonski tries to get out of the position.
Von Grimmelshausen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cannonski pushes Von Grimmelshausen off looking to stand but Von Grimmelshausen dives back in and keeps control.
Cannonski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Grimmelshausen is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Cannonski is looking for a sweep. Von Grimmelshausen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cannonski is looking to control Von Grimmelshausen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cannonski avoid being mounted?
Cannonski wants to improve his position but Von Grimmelshausen is controlling well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Von Grimmelshausen winds up and cracks Cannonski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cannonski wants to control but Von Grimmelshausen is keeping busy.
Von Grimmelshausen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Cannonski wants to control but Von Grimmelshausen is having none of it.
Cannonski is looking to get to half guard.
Cannonski has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Von Grimmelshausen controlling well, preventing Cannonski from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cannonski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timothe Von Grimmelshausen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Cannonski drives through and clinches with Von Grimmelshausen against the cage.
Cannonski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Cannonski lands a takedown into guard.
Von Grimmelshausen pushes Cannonski off and gets back to his feet.
Quinton Cannonski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannonski throws a combination. Von Grimmelshausen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Von Grimmelshausen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cannonski as he avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Cannonski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Grimmelshausen throws a counter combo.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cannonski or perhaps it was just good defense by Von Grimmelshausen, which made it look bad.
Cannonski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Grimmelshausen.
Cannonski fails with a takedown attempt.
Cannonski shoots in and drives through. Von Grimmelshausen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Cannonski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Grimmelshausen has his takedown stuffed
and Cannonski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cannonski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von Grimmelshausen tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Von Grimmelshausen stuffs the takedown attempt from Cannonski. Cannonski gets slowly back to his feet.
Cannonski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Grimmelshausen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Grimmelshausen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Despite the aggression on Von Grimmelshausen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Cannonski gets a takedown into half guard.
Von Grimmelshausen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannonski wants to clinch up but Von Grimmelshausen keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Cannonski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Grimmelshausen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Von Grimmelshausen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Grimmelshausen has a takedown stuffed.
Cannonski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von Grimmelshausen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cannonski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quinton Cannonski is winning the standup battle so far.
Cannonski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Von Grimmelshausen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cannonski sprawls well initially but Von Grimmelshausen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Von Grimmelshausen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cannonski throws a strike from the bottom but Von Grimmelshausen passes into side control!
Von Grimmelshausen working away.
Cannonski trying to remain calm as Von Grimmelshausen controls from the top position.
Cannonski can't do much from the bottom here.
Quinton Cannonski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timothe Von Grimmelshausen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cannonski wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timothe Von Grimmelshausen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Grimmelshausen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothe Von Grimmelshausen!
A victorious Timothe Von Grimmelshausen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
EG Amsterdam - 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Kessling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holloway is fending him off so far but Kessling persists. Nope, Holloway circles away and we're back to standing.
Holloway misses with a leg kick
and Kessling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holloway throws a right hand that Kessling ducks under and follows up with a left that Kessling also avoids with ease.
Kessling fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Kessling moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kessling breaks from the clinch.
Holloway misses with the combination.
Kessling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Holloway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Kessling moves out of range.
Kessling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holloway defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holloway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kessling blocks a low kick nicely.
Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kessling doesn't manage to clinch there - Holloway circles away.
Holloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kessling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holloway defends it well.#T1#
Kessling moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kessling takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Kessling circles away.
#CL2#
Kessling has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kessling.
Kessling just leaning against Holloway, taking a breather.
Holloway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holloway throws an elbow but it misses.
Holloway wants to take the fight to the mat but Kessling manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kessling blocks the elbow strike.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway prevents the takedown attempt.
Isaiah Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Kessling.
Kessling with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kessling goes for a takedown attempt but Holloway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kessling avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Kessling tries to keep at a distance but Holloway has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Holloway misses with some punches.
Holloway really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Kessling gets control of Holloway's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kessling will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Holloway lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holloway controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holloway landing with the ground and pound.
Holloway lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holloway 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.
Holloway landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Holloway lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holloway 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. #SUB2#
Kessling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holloway stopping the sweep attempt from Kessling.
Holloway lands a couple of digs.
Holloway distracts Kessling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kessling trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Holloway will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holloway lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holloway lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Holloway lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holloway postures up and lands a big shot to Kessling's brow.
Holloway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holloway scoring with some ground and pound.
Holloway 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.
Holloway distracts Kessling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Holloway 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.
Kessling wants to sweep but no luck.
Holloway working some strikes from top position.
Holloway working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kessling can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holloway with a nice head shot there.
Kessling tries to strike from the bottom.
Kessling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holloway is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Holloway dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Holloway moves into range and clinches up with Kessling.
Holloway tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holloway tries a body shot but Kessling blocks it.
#BC2#
Kessling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kessling shoots in looking for a takedown but Holloway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kessling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Isaiah Holloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kessling takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holloway has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Holloway cracks a nice hook into Kessling's ribs.
Kessling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kessling takes a jab right on the kisser.
Isaiah Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Holloway moves out of range of the body kick from Kessling.
Holloway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kessling lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kessling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway tries to bum rush Kessling with a series of wild strikes but Kessling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holloway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kessling misses with a takedown attempt - Holloway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Isaiah Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Kessling.
Holloway swats away the attempt to clinch by Kessling.#T1#
Holloway swats away the attempt to clinch by Kessling.
Holloway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kessling.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holloway.
Holloway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kessling digs a good hook to Holloway's body.
Holloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kessling fails to land the takedown.
Holloway avoids the head kick by Kessling.
Isaiah Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holloway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Isaiah Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holloway wants to slow Kessling down by chopping away at his legs.
Holloway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway throws a one two combo.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kessling throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Holloway scores with a punch to the head.
Holloway is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kessling shoots in looking for a takedown but Holloway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kessling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holloway tries to bum rush Kessling with a series of wild strikes but Kessling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kessling avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kessling checks a low kick from Holloway.
Kessling wants to counter with a clinch but Holloway pushes him away.
Holloway bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kessling's head.
Holloway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kessling has time to react.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holloway.
Holloway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kessling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holloway finds it's way round the side to connect with Kessling's head.
Holloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kessling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kessling can do to turn this around?
Holloway connects with the punch.
Holloway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kessling circles away quickly and effectively.
Kessling wants to clinch.#T3#
Holloway scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway misses with a low kick.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kessling moves away.
Kessling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holloway defends it well.
No joy there for Holloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kessling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holloway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kessling shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Holloway counters by moving into the clinch.
Holloway stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Kessling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kessling.
#T4#
Holloway loads up on a big right hand but Kessling slips the punch.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch but Kessling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holloway digs a good body shot into Kessling's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Holloway.
Holloway tries to clinch up but Kessling circles away and keeps his distance.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kessling moves away.
Kessling throws a sloppy head kick and Holloway moves out of range easily.
Kessling fails with the takedown.
Kessling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holloway swivels and escapes.
Kessling throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range.
Kessling is breathing heavily.
Kessling takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kessling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holloway tries to clinch but Kessling moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Holloway dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Holloway.
Holloway misses with a low kick as Kessling jumps back.
Holloway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kessling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kessling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch lands to the side of Kessling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holloway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kessling gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holloway swats away the attempt to clinch by Kessling.
Kessling tries for a takedown but Holloway circles away easily
and Holloway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holloway misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessling on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kessling shoots in and drives through. Holloway sprawls well.#CL#
Kessling tries to keep at a distance but Holloway has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch.
Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Kessling avoids them all with ease.
Holloway misses with a double jab.
Kessling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Holloway finds it's way through Kessling's defenses.
Kessling dodges the punch combination from Holloway.
Kessling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holloway counters with a straight right hand.
Isaiah Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Kessling.
Kessling throws a head kick that misses.
Kessling shoots in and drives through. Holloway sprawls well.
Kessling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holloway lands a nice shot that snaps Kessling's head back.
Kessling walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Holloway connects with a right hand. Kessling shakes it off.#T2#
Holloway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kessling in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway throws a combination that misses
and Kessling counters with a series of strikes. Holloway will be more careful next time no doubt.
Holloway takes a swing at Kessling's ribcage but misses.
Kessling raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holloway tries to bum rush Kessling with a series of wild strikes but Kessling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holloway tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Kessling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Holloway kicks Kessling off and gets to his feet.
Holloway connects with a body shot.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kessling was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Holloway tests Kessling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kessling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holloway but Holloway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holloway scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holloway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Holloway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kessling circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Holloway. Those never looked like landing.
Kessling takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kessling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holloway.
Kessling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Kessling avoids them all with ease.
Holloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Kessling.
Sloppy strikes from Holloway. Those never looked like landing.
Kessling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holloway blocks a head kick by Kessling.
Kessling shoots for a takedown but Holloway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holloway lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kessling is looking to clinch but Holloway is avoiding it.
Holloway throws a series of strikes that have Kessling backpedaling.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holloway sizes up Kessling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kessling is defended easily by Holloway.#CL#
Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kessling, pushing him back against the cage.
Holloway stops a takedown attempt from Kessling.
Isaiah Holloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Kessling drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holloway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Kessling pulls guard successfully.
Ben Kessling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Kessling isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Holloway stacks Kessling on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Holloway!
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaiah Holloway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holloway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaiah Holloway! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1216 Round 1
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Machin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cobonski doesn't manage to clinch there - Machin circles away.
Cobonski throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cobonski is defended easily by Machin.
Cobonski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cobonski misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobonski tries for a takedown but Machin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristin Cobonski.
Cobonski tries to clinch up but Machin circles away and keeps his distance.
Machin tries to counter with a takedown but Cobonski is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Machin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Machin pulls guard.
Machin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cobonski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Cobonski working for submissions but it's allowed Machin to get to half guard.
Machin controlling the pace.
Cobonski is trying to get back to full guard.
Machin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cobonski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cobonski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cobonski tries to get to full guard but Machin has control of the leg.
Machin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Machin content just to control the position here.
Machin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cobonski for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Machin avoids the attempt from Cobonski to control.
Machin controlling the pace for now.
Machin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cobonski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Machin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cobonski because Machin loaded up on that one.
Machin avoids the attempt from Cobonski to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cobonski has given up his back here.
Machin has good solid back control here. #T4##SUB#
Machin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cobonski is defending well though. Machin let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Machin looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Cobonski showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobonski trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Machin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Machin shoots in and drives through. Cobonski sprawls well.
Cobonski fails with a takedown attempt.
Machin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobonski.
Cobonski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cobonski closes the distance and clinches up with Machin, looking for a takedown. Cobonski pushes Machin against the cage but Machin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jack Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristin Cobonski.
Cobonski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Machin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobonski circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobonski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin tries for a takedown but Cobonski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cobonski is defended easily by Machin.#T1#
Machin feints a jab promting Cobonski to slip. Machin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cobonski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Machin shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobonski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cobonski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cobonski moves in looking to clinch but Machin pushes him off.
Cobonski blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Machin clinches up with Cobonski and pushes him back against the cage.
Cobonski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machin smiles and moves away.
Cobonski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobonski.
Machin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobonski can do to turn this around?
Machin shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobonski tries to sprawl out of it but Machin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobonski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Cobonski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machin sprawls well. Machin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cobonski gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobonski tries to move into range but Machin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobonski tries to clinch but Machin moves out of range.
Machin is looking to counter the offense by Cobonski and move into the clinch.
Cobonski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cobonski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Machin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cobonski stalls.
Cobonski has Machin pushed against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Cobonski breaks the clinch.
Machin leaves Cobonski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Cobonski looks to move away, Machin throws a big counter combo but Cobonski just gets out of the way.
Machin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cobonski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machin somewhat.
Cobonski stuffs the takedown attempt from Machin. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Machin. No joy for Cobonski on that attempt.
Machin shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobonski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cobonski darts in looking for a takedown but Machin gets double underhooks and turns Cobonski into the cage. #T4#
Cobonski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cobonski stuffs the takedown attempt from Machin. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Machin throws a head kick but Cobonski moves out of range.
Cobonski dives in and grabs Machin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machin pushes down on Cobonski's head and hops out.
Machin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but Cobonski shows good takedown defense.
Cobonski unleashes a big counter combination but Machin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobonski throws a sloppy head kick and Machin moves out of range easily.
Machin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machin wants it to stay on the feet.
Machin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cobonski falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Machin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cobonski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cobonski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Machin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cobonski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cobonski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machin counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Machin.
Cobonski tries to counter with a clinch but Machin shakes him off and moves away.
Machin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cobonski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machin sprawls well. Machin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cobonski gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristin Cobonski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cobonski moves in looking to clinch but Machin pushes him off.#T1#
Cobonski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machin is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Cobonski. No joy for Machin on that attempt.
Machin fails to land the takedown.
Cobonski keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Cobonski gets a clinch.
Machin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cobonski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobonski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cobonski keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack Machin is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Cobonski looking to score a takedown here. Machin is defending well but Cobonski drives through and ends up in Machin's guard.
Machin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2##TD2#
Cobonski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Machin throws Cobonski to one side and escapes!
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!
Machin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cobonski throws a series of punches but Machin avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Machin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Cobonski jumps guard and drags Machin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cobonski being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Machin stops Cobonski from standing up.
Machin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cobonski 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.
Machin slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Machin is trying to work for a kimura but Cobonski is defending well.
Cobonski wants to improve his position but Machin is controlling well.
Machin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Machin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cobonski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tristin Cobonski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Machin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobonski tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Machin has taken his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Machin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Jack Machin!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Jack Machin!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Jack Machin!
Jack Machin wins by unanimous decision! |
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