Post by The Sandmen on Sept 13, 2018 7:52:38 GMT -5
ManMMA Bantamweight Championship
Cat Zingano raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Holly Holm doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Holly Holm tries a high kick!
Zingano blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Holm clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Some counter punches against Holly Holm
almost hit her as she moves away.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano shoots and grab one of Holly Holm's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Holm lose her balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Holm
Zingano tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Holm
Holm is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Holm
Zingano is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Holm's ribs.
Holm blocks Cat Zingano's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Holly Holm tries to take advantage...
Holm tries to stand up!
Zingano doesn't allow her!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Holm
Cat Zingano tries to pass Holly Holm's guard...
Cat Zingano passes momentarily but Holly Holm sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Holm
Holm tries to close her guard around Zingano
She succeeds!
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Holm
Holm measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Zingano's side.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Holm
Zingano is in closed guard... Holm tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
Holly Holm is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Holly Holm tries to better her position on the ground...
Holm is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Holly Holm is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Holm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Holly Holm controls the situation despite Cat Zingano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Holly Holm is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Holm's moves.
Holly Holm is in full mount over Cat Zingano
2:32 Round 1 and Holm is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Holly Holm tries to better her position on the ground...
Holm is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Holly Holm is in full mount over Cat Zingano
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Cat Zingano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Holm's moves.
Holly Holm is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano tries to move on the ground and shows Holly Holm a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Zingano's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Holly Holm is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Holly Holm in her guard...
Holly Holm rolls her over and takes her back!
Holm is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano tries to stand up!
Holm doesn't allow her!
Holm is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano has Holm controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Holm is unable to move under Zingano control.
Holm tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Holly Holm aggressively and repeatedly punches Zingano.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Zingano's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Holm is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano has given her back to Holly Holm who is trying to get one hook in!
Holly Holm has one hook in!
Holm is in rear mount over Zingano with one hook in
Zingano tries to stand up!
Holm doesn't allow her!
Holm is in rear mount over Zingano with one hook in
Holm is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Holly Holm
Great move by Zingano who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano is launching some bone breaking punches to Holm's ribs while in the clinch.
Holm blocks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Holly Holm!
That one almost breaks Zingano's chin! She is knocked down!
That punishment by Holly Holm has left Zingano staggered! Holly Holm should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Holm is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Holm knows her opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Cat Zingano is having a nightmare! Mario Yamasaki watches for the moment she has to end this!
Zingano has a small cut in her Forehead
That punishment by Holly Holm has left Zingano staggered! Holly Holm should try push forward now and finish this!
Holm is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Zingano tries to stand up!
Holm doesn't allow her!
Holm is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Holm launches a kick to Zingano's thigh
Loud pop!
Holm is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Holm launches a kick to Zingano's thigh
Loud pop!
Zingano hyper-extended her left leg
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Holly Holm wants this win. She unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Zingano!
Oh! Down goes Zingano! Holly Holm knocked her stupid! The medics pour in! Holly Holm really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Zingano's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Holly Holm by KO (High kick) at 0:18 Round 2
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 230 s
Statistics: Holly Holm
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/14 (79%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 195 s
Holly Holm wins the Women's Bantamweight title!
Holm gets it done. Cat just was not feelin’ it in this one. Interesting to think about – Holm won this fight without throwing a punch.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!