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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Bracco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holland!
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.
Holland seems a little lost for a moment, as Bracco dominates the positioning.
An elbow from Bracco crashes against the mat.
Bracco cracks Holland with a big elbow.
Bracco in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Holland regains half guard.
Holland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bracco is working away from the top position though.
Bracco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holland with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland wants to get back to full guard.
Bracco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bracco trying to control from Holland's half guard. Holland has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bracco throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SUB#
Bracco is sitting in close to Holland's body. Holland has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bracco is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bracco is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Holland.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodger Holland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Holland takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Holland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Holland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shaw gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Holland content to control rather than advance.
Shaw tries to roll over but Holland keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Holland has control of the leg.
Holland slows the pace down in half guard.
Holland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shaw defending well though.
Shaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holland. #SUB#
Holland is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holland prevents Shaw from improving his position.
Holland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shaw defending well though.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Holland is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Holland has Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Holland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Holland has hold of one of Shaw's legs. Shaw is fighting the takedown attempt but Holland gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Shaw 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.
Shaw looks winded!
Holland stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Holland 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. #T4#
Holland postures up in Shaw's guard and throws a big left but Shaw blocks it.
Holland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holland won't allow Shaw to sweep him here. #SU#
Holland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shaw, up you get! #TD#
Holland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Holland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shaw blocks a jab.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaw avoids the head kick by Holland.
And Shaw tries to counter it with a takedown but Holland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Holland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaw but Shaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shaw changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Holland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1##SUB#
Holland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holland wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy. #SU#
Holland decides to stand up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Holland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shaw avoids it really well and circles away.
Shaw is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Holland throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Holland misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Holland.
Shaw with the counter takedown but Holland avoids it easily.
A jab from Holland misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holland is defended easily by Shaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodger Holland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Holland manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shaw on his heels. He'll look to pass Shaw's guard now, I'm sure.#T4##SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holland passes into side control.
Shaw is working to avoid the ground and pound but Holland connects with a decent elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holland is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shaw's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Holland dominated that second round.
That's time! Holland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Holland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shaw was covering up waiting for the punch and Holland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Holland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holland throws an elbow that misses. Shaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holland's guard. Nice move by Shaw!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw wants to stand and escape but instead Holland has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Shaw wants to hit a switch here but Holland passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shaw there!
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Holland in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Holland landing strikes from the mount and Shaw is in trouble!
Shaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Holland dominating with strikes here.
Holland with good strikes from the mount here!
Shaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DJ Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Holland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Holland putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Holland looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Holland connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3#
Shaw taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
Holland postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shaw looks a forlorn figure.
Shaw is still in real trouble! Can Holland finish him?
Holland breaks from Shaw's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Holland lands a couple of good shots and Shaw has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Holland scores with strikes from the back.
Holland lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Shaw hold on?!
Holland is landing big shots and Shaw is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodger Holland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Dinklage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holland.
Dinklage connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Holland is rocked!#CL2#
Dinklage rushes Holland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Holland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Dinklage.
Holland seems to have got his legs back now.
Stalling in the clinch from Dinklage.
Holland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dinklage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holland's efforts to push away.
Dinklage dips a shoulder and cracks Holland with a mighty uppercut! Holland falls back against the cage and Dinklage unloads with a barrage of strikes! Holland is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dinklage screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rogers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Holland kicks off Rogers and gets to his feet.
Rogers misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Holland counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holland is standing up over Rogers. Rogers looks to escape but Holland dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Holland passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rogers!
Rogers wants to hold on but Holland pushes him away.
Holland lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Holland lands a big elbow.
Rogers tries to lock up and control but Holland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holland fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Holland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Holland scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rogers?
#SUB#
Rogers tries to improve his position but Holland has taken his back! Holland has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rogers tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Holland pushes Rogers away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodger Holland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Holland throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Kulafu rushes Holland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Kulafu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kulafu manages to end up in side control.
Kulafu trying to control the action but Holland is working from the bottom.
Holland struggling a bit here.
Kulafu trying to control the action but Holland is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kulafu is trying to control the action in half guard but Holland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holland trying to control but Kulafu postures up.
Kulafu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holland defending well though.
Kulafu stalling away here and it's allowed Holland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kulafu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulafu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holland is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kulafu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Holland wants to control from the top but Kulafu keeps moving.
Kulafu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kulafu keeping moving, preventing Holland from controlling successfully. #SU#
Holland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Kulafu tries to clinch up
letting Holland counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Kulafu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulafu trying to control the action but Holland is working from the bottom. #ES#
Holland throws Kulafu to one side and escapes!
Kulafu moves to clinch but Holland breaks away #TD#
and Holland counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Holland postures up.
Holland 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.
Kulafu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holland is controlling him.
Holland stopping the sweep attempt from Kulafu.
Kulafu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holland trying to control but Kulafu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kulafu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kulafu lands in his opponent's guard.
Holland is wriggling around but Kulafu manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Holland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Kulafu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holland, pushing him back against the cage.
Holland prevents a body shot from Kulafu. #BC#
Holland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Holland drives through with a takedown into Kulafu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kulafu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holland is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kulafu's head.
Holland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulafu wants to sweep but no luck.
Holland throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Holland stays in close to Kulafu's body and controls the position.
Holland postures up and lands a big shot to Kulafu's brow.
Kulafu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kulafu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Holland reverses the position - he's now on top in Kulafu's guard.
Kulafu throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
Kulafu is trying to control the position but Holland postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Kulafu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holland passes into side control.
Kulafu is breathing heavily.
Holland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulafu keeps working.
Kulafu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Holland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulafu can do to turn this around?
Kulafu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holland scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Kulafu is looking for a sweep. Holland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kulafu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kulafu pushes Holland off looking to stand but Holland dives back in and keeps control.
Rodger Holland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kulafu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulafu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Holland jumps into side control!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kulafu tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Holland wants to control the pace but Kulafu is squirming around nicely.
Holland scoring with strikes but Kulafu is staying in there.
Holland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kulafu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulafu tries to reverse the position but Holland maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Holland dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kulafu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulafu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holland is keeping the position for now.
Holland has control of Kulafu's left arm, preventing Kulafu from doing any damage.
Holland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulafu postures up in Holland's guard and throws a big left but Holland blocks it.
Kulafu looking to sit in guard and control but Holland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kulafu wants to control but Holland passes easily into half guard.
Kulafu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kulafu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holland.
Holland trying to control the pace.
Holland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kulafu tries to roll over but Holland keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holland lands a nice short elbow.
Kulafu controlling the position for now.
Holland drops an elbow to the side of Kulafu's head.
Kulafu trying to control but Holland postures up.
Kulafu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Holland.
Holland content to stall in guard here.
Holland tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulafu is retaining full guard. #T3#
Holland wants to control from the top but Kulafu keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kulafu tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Holland counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holland.
Kulafu working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holland with a nice head shot there.
Holland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Kulafu wants to sweep here but Holland controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kulafu looking for subs off his back but Holland has passed one foot through into half guard.
Holland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holland is thwarting Kulafu's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodger Holland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holland, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodger Holland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Bennet shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bennet working Holland over with strikes.
Holland throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Bennet is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bennet looks to land a strike but Holland avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bennet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holland is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Holland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holland looking for a sweep. Not yet Holland, not yet.
Holland keeping moving, preventing Bennet from controlling successfully.
Bennet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Holland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holland trying to control the position.
Bennet landing with the ground and pound.
Bennet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holland has a closed guard, preventing Bennet from standing up.
Bennet looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bennet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Bennet gets caught flat footed, as Holland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Holland is sitting in close to Bennet's body. Bennet has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Holland is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Holland is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bennet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Bennet!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Arreitta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Holland pushes Arreitta off and gets back to his feet.
Arreitta avoids the head kick by Holland.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arreitta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holland looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Arreitta throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Arreitta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holland to the mat! Holland manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holland punching to the body, from the bottom.
Arreitta advances to half guard.
Arreitta lands strikes from half guard.
Arreitta is thwarting Holland's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Arreitta is working for a kimura but Holland is defending it quite comfortably.
Holland wants to control but Arreitta is keeping busy.
#T1#
Arreitta is keen to just control but Holland is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Holland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Arreitta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holland is looking to improve his position.
Holland desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holland tries to kick Arreitta off but Arreitta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Arreitta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holland has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Arreitta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holland is just riding it out for now. Arreitta eventually gives up the hold.
Holland is positioning himself well to prevent Arreitta advancing to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Arreitta seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Arreitta is trying to work for a kimura but Holland is defending well.
Arreitta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holland tries to get to full guard but Arreitta has control of the leg.
Arreitta wants to advance to full mount but Holland doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Arreitta passes Holland's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##ES#
Holland has one foot on Arreitta's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Arreitta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holland's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holland is pulling down on Arreitta's head to control his posture.
Arreitta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Holland's guard.
Arreitta forces his way into half guard.
Arreitta looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arreitta wants to stand up but Holland manages to regain full guard.
Arreitta tries to free his leg and advance position but Holland is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Arreitta will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Holland gets a takedown into half guard.
Michael Arreitta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holland is thwarting Arreitta's attempts to control the position.
Holland is looking to take a break and control but Arreitta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland is really struggling to control Arreitta but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arreitta wants to control the action here but instead Holland manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Holland scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB#
Holland moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Arreitta has worked his arm free - good work by Arreitta!
Arreitta is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Arreitta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holland cracks Arreitta with a big elbow. #SUB#
Holland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arreitta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Arreitta is trying to get back to half guard.
Arreitta can't do much from the bottom here.
Arreitta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Holland winds up and cracks Arreitta with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Holland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arreitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Arreitta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Holland is looking for a kimura but Arreitta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holland to get the leverage.
Arreitta wants to improve his position but Holland is controlling well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Arreitta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holland pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arreitta is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Holland gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arreitta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Holland pulls Arreitta in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Holland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arreitta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arreitta lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Holland dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arreitta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holland throws a quick counter head kick but Arreitta was just out of range.#TD2#
Arreitta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holland to the ground. Arreitta is now in Holland's guard.
Arreitta looking to pass the guard.
Holland controls Arreitta momentarily but Arreitta frees himself. #SUB#
Holland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arreitta defends well.
Holland wants to stand up but Arreitta is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland pulls Arreitta in to control the position. #T1#
Arreitta won't allow Holland to sweep him here.
Arreitta tries to free his leg and advance position but Holland is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Arreitta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holland dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holland wants to pass the guard but Arreitta is keeping the position.
Holland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Holland has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Arreitta to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Holland is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Arreitta pulls down on the head and he's put Holland to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Arreitta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Reeves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reeves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reeves working away.
Holland is trying to improve his position.
Holland wants to control but Reeves postures up.
Reeves misses with the ground and pound.
Reeves working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland is being controlled here.
Reeves looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Holland is avoiding damage well.
Holland is being controlled here. #T1#
Reeves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holland's legs.
Reeves controlling from side mount.
Reeves working away.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holland throws a head kick but Reeves moves out of range.
Holland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Reeves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holland's guard.#T2#
Reeves is stalling in the full guard.
Reeves wants to pass the guard but Holland is keeping the position.
Reeves trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom.
Holland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holland trying to control the action but Reeves is working from the bottom. #T3#
Reeves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holland.
Holland throwing shots but Reeves is blocking nicely.
Holland throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Reeves to regain full guard.
Holland works over Reeves with some ground and pound from guard.
Holland is fighting to break Reeves's control of his arms but Reeves is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Holland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reeves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Reeves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holland throws a strike but Reeves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Reeves wants to stand but Holland is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reeves trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reeves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holland pulls Reeves in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Reeves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Holland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Reeves bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holland looks to move to half guard but instead Reeves has passed into mount! Damn!
Holland is trying to reverse the position but instead Reeves has taken his back - oops!
Reeves has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Holland's body.
#SUB2#
Reeves is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Holland defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves gets his hands free as Holland looks to control. #T1#
Reeves has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Holland's body.
Reeves avoiding Holland 's attempts to control his hands.
Holland covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Reeves has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Holland has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Reeves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reeves is looking to control Holland but Holland is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Reeves is hanging on to Holland's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Reeves is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Holland is defending well though. Reeves let's go of the attempt for now.
Reeves is not going to allow Holland to sit and survive in this position.
Holland covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T3#
Reeves doesn't have the hooks in and Holland manages to turn into his guard.
Reeves wants to stand up but Holland is controlling him.
Reeves 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.
Reeves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reeves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reeves tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Reeves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reeves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Holland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reeves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holland has Reeves in his guard.#REVB#
Reeves trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Reeves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Holland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Holland shoots in looking for a takedown. Reeves tries to sprawl out of it but Holland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reeves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reeves avoids the head kick by Holland.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holland enables Reeves to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holland manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reeves passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Reeves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holland sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves with the ground and pound but Holland uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Holland 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.
Reeves wants to control from the top but Holland keeps moving.
Reeves passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reeves creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Holland sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Reeves wants to control but Holland is keeping him busy.
Holland is looking to regain half guard here but Reeves keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Reeves has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Reeves has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Reeves lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Holland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reeves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reeves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Reeves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holland's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holland is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Reeves is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Holland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reeves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holland has Reeves in his guard.#REVB#
Holland keeping moving, preventing Reeves from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Reeves 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 Reeves, into his guard. #REVR#
Reeves wants to stand up but Holland is controlling him.
Rodger Holland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan Reeves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reeves working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Reeves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reeves 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Reeves!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Holland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gamboa swivels and escapes.
Holland shoots for a double leg takedown but Gamboa sprawls well. He's pushed Holland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Gamboa drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Holland uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Holland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Gamboa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamboa has managed to get both his arms back between Holland's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holland pulls Gamboa in close to prevent any damage.
Holland controls Gamboa momentarily but Gamboa frees himself. #T1#
Gamboa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Holland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gamboa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gamboa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gamboa stopping the sweep attempt from Holland.
Gamboa stops Holland from standing up.
Gamboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Holland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gamboa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gamboa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gamboa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holland back to the cage. Gamboa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Rodger Holland has been cut.#TD2#
Gamboa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gamboa lands in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Holland is rocked!
Gamboa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Holland is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Gamboa is trying to work for a kimura but Holland is defending well.
Holland seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamboa looks winded!#SU2#
Gamboa escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Gamboa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holland to the mat! Holland manages to get full guard. #ES#
Holland pushes Gamboa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gamboa avoids the head kick by Holland.
Holland looks for a takedown but Gamboa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodger Holland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gamboa moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Holland's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Gamboa manages to break the clinch.
Gamboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Gamboa moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gamboa manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Gamboa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holland sprawls well initially but Gamboa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gamboa is trying to control. Holland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holland is doing well to control the position and prevent Gamboa from advancing to side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gamboa is looking to take a break and control but Holland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gamboa throwing shots but Holland is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuriorkis Gamboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodger Holland's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Gamboa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holland did well to prevent Gamboa getting side control.
Holland wants to get back to his feet.
Gamboa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Holland trying to control from the bottom.
Holland is looking to escape.
Holland trying to hold on to Gamboa's head to control him but Gamboa postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Holland looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gamboa passes into side control!#SU2#
Gamboa decides to stand back up. Gamboa steps back and let's Holland get back to his feet.#T1#
Gamboa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Holland.#CL2#
Gamboa closes the distance and clinches.
Holland tries to circle away but Gamboa has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Gamboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Holland closes the distance and clinches.
Holland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gamboa has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Gamboa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Holland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gamboa to the mat. Gamboa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holland trying to control but Gamboa is working from the bottom.
Gamboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Gamboa 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. #T2#
Holland cracks Gamboa with a solid left hand.
Holland preventing the sweep.
Gamboa is looking to stand up but Holland isn't so interested in that idea.
Holland throws a big elbow that misses.
Holland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Holland shoots in looking for a takedown. Gamboa tries to sprawl out of it but Holland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gamboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Gamboa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Gamboa as the two fighters clinch.
Gamboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holland is looking to break free of the clinch but Gamboa has double underhooks. #TD2#
Gamboa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gamboa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gamboa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Holland throwing strikes from guard but Gamboa blocks nicely. #T4#
Gamboa seems keen to control Holland's posture.
Gamboa controls Holland momentarily but Holland frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holland landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuriorkis Gamboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodger Holland's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gamboa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gamboa is looking to advance position but Holland has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Holland lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Gamboa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Holland.
Gamboa is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Holland controlling from the full mount.
Gamboa working to try and regain half guard.
Gamboa wants to hold on but Holland pushes him away.#SUB#
Holland swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gamboa is now in Holland's guard. A big mistake from Holland there, giving up the dominant position! #SU2#
Gamboa stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##TD2#
Gamboa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Holland working for a triangle but Gamboa defends it easily.
Gamboa trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom. #ES#
Holland is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3##BC2#
Gamboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gamboa throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Holland counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holland. #TD#
Holland turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Holland manages to end up in side control.
Gamboa bucks up and tries to throw Holland off but instead Holland has got his back!
Rodger Holland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gamboa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gamboa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Holland's guard. Nice work there by Gamboa.
#T4#
Gamboa stays in close to Holland's body and controls the position.
Gamboa looking to sit in guard and control but Holland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamboa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holland scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gamboa working a defensive guard here.
Rodger Holland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuriorkis Gamboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holland stands up over Gamboa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodger Holland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gamboa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuriorkis Gamboa!
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