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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice takedown defense from Rack. No joy for Brock on that attempt.
Rack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rack has eaten all the pies!
Rack stuffs the takedown.
Brock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rack sprawls well. Rack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brock gets slowly back to his feet.
And Rack tries to counter it with a takedown but Brock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rack defends it nicely.
Rack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Brock shoots for a takedown but Rack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Brock clinches. #TD2#
Rack gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brock regains guard.
Rack sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Rack's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rack trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rack trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Brock is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Brock has managed to clinch.
Brock has Rack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rack looking for a takedown. #BC#
Brock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brock darts in looking for a takedown but Rack gets double underhooks and turns Brock into the cage.
Brock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rack defends well and Brock ends up having to push Rack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Rack tries to counter it with a takedown but Brock pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Brock has closed the distance and engaged Rack in a clinch.
Brock is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Rack is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brock can't fight it off and eventually Rack manages to take the fight to the floor. Brock looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kario Rack dominated that round.
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#
Brock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rack defends it nicely.
Rack was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brock fails with a takedown attempt.
Rack 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.#CL#
Brock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rack, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Brock tightens his grip and picks Rack up, before dumping him to the ground. Rack manages to land in guard.
Rack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rack might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brock haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Rack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brock is one step ahead there.
Brock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Rack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brock's guard.
Brock is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rack dives into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brock. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##REVR#
Rack wants to control but Brock is keeping him busy.
Rack slows the pace down.
Brock is looking to regain half guard here but Rack keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Brock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brock regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rack is taking a breather. Brock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kario Rack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brock fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Rack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brock's guard.
Brock lands an upkick as Rack stands over him.
Rack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Brock looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rack has picked Brock up and slammed him! Brock can't keep hold of the triangle and Rack manages to pass to side control!
Rack taking a breather here.
Rack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
Brock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rack has control of an arm but Brock manages to advance to Rack's back!#SUB#
Brock is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Brock is controlling the position but Rack somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Rack is looking to control Brock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rack avoid being mounted?
Kario Rack has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Rack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rack is trying to maintain the position but Brock is very close to passing his half guard.
Brock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brock is thwarting Rack's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Rack tries to keep at a distance but Brock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brock gets underhooks to prevent Rack's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kario Rack.
I've got Rack 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kario Rack!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Hines tries to clinch but Mckee moves out of range.
Hines tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mckee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mckee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hines scores with a sloppy right hand. Mckee should have avoided that one.
Hines misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mckee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD2#
Mckee gets caught flat footed, as Hines shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mckee wants to stand up but Hines is controlling him. #ES#
Mckee manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mckee really is a fat lump.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Mckee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mckee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Mckee tries to keep at a distance but Hines has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mckee missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
A short right from Hines on the inside. #TD2#
Hines decides to pull guard.
Hines wants to stand and escape but Mckee is having none of it. #SUB#
Mckee drops back looking for a leg! Hines is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hines manages to kick Mckee off! Mckee jumps back into Hines's guard.
Mckee wants to pass the guard but Hines is keeping the position.
Hines is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mckee is controlling him. #T2##SU#
Mckee stands and steps away. Hines gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hines takes a swing at Mckee's ribcage but misses.
Hines lands a body shot.
Mckee tries to close the distance and clinch but Hines swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hines scores with a one two! Mckee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Mckee misses
and Hines counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hines swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Mckee moves into the clinch.
Mckee managing to block the knees to the body from Hines.
Mckee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hines is keeping busy.
Hines blocks a body shot from Mckee.
Hines misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mckee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
Hines on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mckee misses with the head strike.
Hines lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Hines breaks from the clinch.
Hines looks to land a combination but Mckee avoids it well.
Mckee gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Hines to counter with a crisp jab.
Mckee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hines is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Hines scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Mckee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hines lands with a nice body punch.
Mckee throws a head kick but Hines moves out of range.
Mckee shoots in but Hines avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Mckee ducks right into an uppercut from Hines.
Hines wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hines turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Hines is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mckee's half guard.
Mckee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mckee wants to get back to full guard.#ES#
Mckee has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hines is on him like a limpet, forcing Mckee back against the cage.#BC2#
Hines's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hines throws a right and a left that Mckee avoids nicely.
Mckee tries to counter by clinching up but Hines breaks away and moves out of range.
Mckee throws a sloppy head kick and Hines moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmo Hines dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mckee is looking to land body kicks.
Hines throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cosmo Hines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hines scores with a hook.
Hines throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mckee moves out of range of the body kick.
Hines stuns Mckee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hines has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hines cracks Mckee with a good jab.
Mckee throws a wild body kick that Hines sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines tries to close the distance and clinch but Mckee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hines blocks a head kick by Mckee.
Mckee throws a wild body kick that Hines sees coming a mile off.
Hines scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1##TD2#
Hines drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mckee is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Hines decides to stand back up. Hines steps back and let's Mckee get back to his feet.
Hines lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mckee backs up against the cage.
Mckee tries a head kick but it misses.
Mckee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hines drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mckee defends it well.
A head kick misses from Hines.
Hines has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hines looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hines feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mckees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Hines.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hines throws a head kick but Mckee moves out of range.
Mckee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hines misses with a series of wild punches.
Mckee throws a big counter combination but Hines scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hines is breathing heavily.
Mckee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Mckee.
Hines is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hines lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Hines drives through with a takedown into Mckee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mckee wants to stand and escape but Hines is having none of it. #SU2#
Hines decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mckee, up you get! #T3##TD2#
Hines looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Mckee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mckee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mckee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hines defends well and Mckee ends up having to push Hines into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cosmo Hines seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mckee walks into a stiff left hand from Hines.
Mckee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hines is just out of range.
Hines misses with a head kick.
Hines scores with a body shot.
Mckee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hines manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Mckee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mckee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hines wants to clinch.
Hines lands with a nice body punch.
Mckee swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmo Hines showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Hines comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Hines.
Hines lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Hines looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mckee!#ES#
Mckee throws Hines to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hines throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mckee tries a head kick but it misses.
Mckee keeps the fight on the outside.
Mckee throws a sloppy head kick
and Hines counters with a one-two to the body.
Hines avoids the head kick by Mckee.
Earl Mckee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Mckee moves out of range as Hines throws a body kick.
Hines scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Mckee tries to keep at a distance but Hines has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hines.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hines.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Hines manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Hines misses
and Mckee counters with a head kick. #TD2#
Hines looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mckee!#SU2#
Hines decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mckee to his feet. #T2#
Hines throws a nice looking combination but Mckee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckee throws a head kick but Hines moves out of range.
Mckee tries to clinch up.
Hines blocks a head kick by Mckee.
Mckee fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Hines on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mckee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hines.
Hines looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Mckee moves forwards but Hines connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hines enables Mckee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hines manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mckee prevents Hines from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Hines is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Hines pulls guard successfully.
Hines really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mckee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hines keeping moving, preventing Mckee from controlling successfully.
Hines wants to get back to his feet but Mckee is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4##SU#
Mckee gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hines scores with a hook.
Mckee tries a head kick but it misses.
Hines pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mckee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hines works the jab nicely.
Earl Mckee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosmo Hines is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hines blocks a head kick by Mckee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosmo Hines comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hines 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cosmo Hines!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Bowers clinches up against the cage.
Holden is trying to force a seperation but Bowers has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Holden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bowers moves into range and clinches up with Holden.
Bowers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Holden manages to break the clinch.
Holden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bowers avoids the head kick by Holden.
#CL2#
Bowers gets a clinch.
Holden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bowers's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Bowers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holden looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bowers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bowers manages to end up in side control.
Holden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bowers has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bowers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bowers tries to stand but can't do so whilst Holden controls his leg. #T1#
Holden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Holden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bowers trying to keep a closed guard but Holden is proving a slippery customer.
Holden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bowers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bowers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bowers pulls Holden in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Holden wants to stand but Bowers has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Holden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bowers dives on top into guard.#REVB##ES#
Holden wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Bowers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bowers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bowers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holden swings widly with a right hand
and Bowers counters with a left to the body.
Holden is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowers misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Holden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holden avoiding damage as Bowers throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Bowers pulls Holden into guard.
Bowers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Bowers has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Holden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bowers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holden is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Bowers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bowers striking off his back but it's not causing Holden any problems.
Bowers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bowers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holden is fighting to break Bowers's control of his arms but Bowers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Holden throws a big elbow that misses.
Bowers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bowers gets the takedown into side control.
Holden wants to control but Bowers postures up.
Holden is looking for a sweep.
Holden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hassan Holden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Bowers gets a clinch.
Bowers lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Bowers jumps into guard, dragging Holden to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bowers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holden throwing strikes but missing.
Holden is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowers has wrist control.
Holden distracts Bowers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Bowers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holden is aware though and is defending well.
Holden won't allow Bowers to sweep him here.
Bowers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers has momentary wrist control but Holden slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bowers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bowers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Bowers wants to sweep but no luck.
Holden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bowers wants to stand up but Holden is controlling him.
Holden lands a couple of digs.
Bowers has Holden pulled in close to control his posture.
Holden is in close to Bowers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bowers controls Holden momentarily but Holden frees himself.
Holden chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Holden throwing strikes but missing.
Holden throwing strikes from guard but Bowers blocks nicely.
Bowers 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.
Holden works over Bowers with some ground and pound from guard.
Holden throwing strikes from guard but Bowers blocks nicely.
Holden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Holden is in close to Bowers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bowers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bowers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Holden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holden preventing the sweep.
Bowers has his hands on Holden's head, controlling the position.
Bowers looking for a sweep. Not yet Bowers, not yet.
Holden scoring with some ground and pound.
Holden landing with the ground and pound.
Holden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bowers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bowers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holden with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bowers seems keen to control Holden's posture.
Holden postures up in Bowers's guard and throws a big left but Bowers blocks it.
Bowers controls Holden momentarily but Holden frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bowers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holden.
Holden cracks Bowers with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holden postures up.
Holden throwing strikes but missing.
Holden connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holden scoring with some ground and pound.
Holden landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Holden dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Holden wants to land a leg kick but Bowers is out of range. #CL2#
Bowers clinches up with Holden and pushes him back against the cage.
Bowers lands an uppercut.
Holden is trying to break free.
Holden is trying to break the clinch but Bowers has him pressed against the cage.
Holden has Bowers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bowers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Callam Bowers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bowers.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bowers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holden's brow.
Holden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bowers scores with a shoulder strike.
Bowers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bowers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers tries to break the clinch but Holden is controlling the position.
Bowers tries to break the clinch but Holden is controlling the position.
Bowers effectively controlling the action here.
Bowers lands a right hand.
Bowers scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Holden wants to get back to striking at distance but Bowers won't allow it.
Bowers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holdens head.
Still in the clinch, Bowers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Bowers.
A short uppercut from Bowers.
Holden takes a shot to the head.
Holden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bowers has Holden pushed against the cage.
Bowers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holdens head.
Bowers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bowers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holden letting Bowers take a breather here.
Bowers stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Bowers's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Bowers lands with a short shot to the head.
Bowers taking a breather.
Holden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bowers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hassan Holden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Holden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holden is trying to break the clinch but Bowers has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bowers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowers misses with an elbow over the top.
Bowers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bowers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holdens head.
Bowers lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Bowers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Holden uses from the top position.
Bowers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bowers looking for a sweep. Not yet Bowers, not yet.
Holden stops Bowers from standing up. #T3#
Holden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bowers's head.
Bowers wants to get back to his feet but Holden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bowers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holden throwing strikes from guard but Bowers blocks nicely.
Holden cracks Bowers with a solid left hand.
Bowers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holden is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowers has wrist control.
Bowers looking for a sweep. Not yet Bowers, not yet. #T4#
Holden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bowers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bowers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Bowers moves into range and clinches up with Holden.
Bowers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Bowers has picked Holden up - he's going for a ride! Bowers dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Holden pushes Bowers off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Bowers rushes Holden and presses him up against the cage.
Bowers scores with a shot to the side of Holden's head.
Bowers lands an uppercut.
Holden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bowers pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Bowers jumps guard and drags Holden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bowers looking for a sweep. Not yet Bowers, not yet.
Bowers is pulling down on Holden's head. It's preventing any offense from Holden, at least for the moment.
Callam Bowers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hassan Holden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Callam Bowers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hassan Holden!
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