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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Davitadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holloway Ii lands a right hook to the body.
Davitadze scores with a punch to the head.
Davitadze looks to land a combination but Holloway Ii avoids it well.
Holloway Ii moves in looking to clinch but Davitadze pushes him off.
Holloway Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davitadze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holloway Ii throws a counter combo.
Davitadze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holloway Ii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davitadze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No luck for Holloway Ii with that takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Davitadze. #T1#
Holloway Ii misses with a takedown attempt
and Davitadze counters with a straight right hand.
Bako Davitadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Holloway Ii.
Davitadze lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Holloway Ii clinches. #BC2#
Holloway Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Davitadze.
Holloway Ii tries to land a front kick but Davitadze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Davitadze connects with a body shot.
Holloway Ii with a poor takedown
and Davitadze counters with a left to the body.
Holloway Ii darts in looking for a takedown but Davitadze gets double underhooks and turns Holloway Ii into the cage.
Davitadze shoots for a takedown but Holloway Ii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holloway Ii tries to clinch there but Davitadze circles away.
Holloway Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davitadze.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davitadze scores with a hook.
Holloway Ii shoots for a double leg takedown but Davitadze sprawls well. He's pushed Holloway Ii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davitadze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Davitadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holloway Ii moves away.
Davitadze scores with a decent looking hook.
Davitadze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holloway Ii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holloway Ii looks winded!
Holloway Ii darts in looking for a takedown but Davitadze gets double underhooks and turns Holloway Ii into the cage.
A cross from Davitadze lands.
Davitadze is looking to wear down Holloway Ii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holloway Ii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davitadze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davitadze darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Davitadze connects with the punch.#ROC#Holloway Ii is rocked!
Davitadze scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Davitadze shoots in and gets a takedown into Holloway Ii's guard.
Davitadze 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.
Davitadze seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Holloway Ii for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Holloway Ii is working an open guard so Davitadze takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Davitadze throws a series of punches but Holloway Ii avoids them all with ease.
Davitadze lands a slapping body shot.
Holloway Ii shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Holloway Ii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davitadze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holloway Ii throws a combination that misses
and Davitadze counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davitadze misses with a series of wild punches.
Davitadze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davitadze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holloway Ii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holloway Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davitadze.
Holloway Ii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davitadze lands a two punch combo.
Holloway Ii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Holloway Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Davitadze finish him?
Davitadze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bako Davitadze dominated that round.
That's time! Davitadze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Davitadze.
Davitadze scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Davitadze shoots for a double leg takedown but Holloway Ii sprawls well. He's pushed Davitadze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davitadze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holloway Ii manages to avoid it.
Davitadze backing away here, and Holloway Ii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bako Davitadze is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Davitadze.
Davitadze throws a series of punches but Holloway Ii moves out of range.
Holloway Ii tries to clinch there but Davitadze circles away.
Holloway Ii seems to have recovered his senses.
Davitadze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holloway Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Davitadze.
Davitadze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holloway Ii can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway Ii tries to clinch up.
Holloway Ii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Davitadze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holloway Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Nice shot by Davitadze.
Holloway Ii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Davitadze. No joy for Holloway Ii on that attempt.
Holloway Ii tries to clinch up.
Davitadze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Holloway Ii slips a jab and a cross from Davitadze.
Holloway Ii wants to clinch
and Davitadze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holloway Ii fails with the takedown
and Davitadze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bako Davitadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Holloway Ii.
Holloway Ii is breathing heavily.
Holloway Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davitadze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davitadze shoots in looking for a takedown but Holloway Ii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davitadze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
A jab from Davitadze finds it's way through Holloway Ii's defenses.
Holloway Ii tries to clinch up but Davitadze circles away and keeps his distance.
Holloway Ii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holloway Ii misses with a double jab
and Davitadze counters with a series of strikes. Holloway Ii will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davitadze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Davitadze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davitadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davitadze throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holloway Ii misses the shot to the body.
Holloway Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holloway Ii is trying desperately to land a takedown but Davitadze is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Holloway Ii.#T3##CL2#
Holloway Ii has managed to clinch.
Holloway Ii has Davitadze pushed against the cage.
Davitadze is trying to push Holloway Ii away but Holloway Ii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holloway Ii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holloway Ii is stalling here.
Davitadze has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holloway Ii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Holloway Ii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holloway Ii tries to pull guard but Davitadze won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holloway Ii is trying to pull guard but Davitadze turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Davitadze breaks from the clinch.
Holloway Ii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Davitadze. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Holloway Ii closes the distance and clinches.
Holloway Ii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Davitadze tries for a takedown but Holloway Ii manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bako Davitadze dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Holloway Ii forces Davitadze back against the cage and clinches.
Holloway Ii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holloway Ii is working for takedown but Davitadze is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Holloway Ii drags the fight down to the ground.
Holloway Ii wants to sweep here but Davitadze controlling him for the moment.
Davitadze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davitadze is pushing down on Holloway Ii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holloway Ii is fighting to maintain full guard but Davitadze has managed to sneak the leg through.
Davitadze prevents Holloway Ii from standing back up.
#T1#
Davitadze trying to pass the guard but Holloway Ii defending well.
Davitadze not doing much here.
Holloway Ii is looking for a sweep. Davitadze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holloway Ii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holloway Ii is trying to stand back up but Davitadze is controlling him
Davitadze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holloway Ii wants to improve his position but Davitadze is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holloway Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holloway Ii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holloway Ii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holloway Ii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davitadze throws out a powerful jab.
Davitadze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holloway Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Davitadze.
Nice shot lands for Davitadze.
Holloway Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davitadze attempts a counter takedown but Holloway Ii avoids it well and moves away.
Davitadze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holloway Ii circles away.
Davitadze works Holloway Ii's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Davitadze - just one landing. #T3#
Davitadze stuffs the takedown.
Bako Davitadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Holloway Ii.
Davitadze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davitadze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davitadze takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davitadze throws a right hand that Holloway Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Holloway Ii also avoids with ease.
Davitadze moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Holloway Ii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davitadze tries to avoid it but Holloway Ii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davitadze to the ground. Davitadze escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davitadze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holloway Ii defends it nicely.
Davitadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4##CL2#
Holloway Ii rushes Davitadze and presses him up against the cage.
Holloway Ii goes for a takedown attempt but Davitadze pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Davitadze cracks Holloway Ii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davitadze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davitadze lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davitadze. Holloway Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bako Davitadze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davitadze misses with a wild body shot.
Max Holloway Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holloway Ii is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bako Davitadze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davitadze, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bako Davitadze!
In his post fight interview, Bako Davitadze started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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