Holm vs. de Randamie

[The Sandmen]

ManMMA Bantamweight Championship

Ferocious staredown by Holm while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Germaine de Randamie shifts back and forth nervously.
Now Holly Holm put her title in contention against de Randamie.
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 Herb Dean.

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Round 1
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Holm and de Randamie move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Some nice shots from Germaine de Randamie
miss their mark.
Holly Holm steps forward and fires a high kick!
de Randamie blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Holly Holm has found an opening in the defense of de Randamie, launching a big hook
Germaine de Randamie steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Germaine de Randamie goes with a looping right hand while Holly Holm jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Holm seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
de Randamie throws a body kick.
Blocked by Holm.
Holm tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Holm!
Some big punches are landing!
1:08 Round 1 and Holm is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Holm launches a furious low kick!
de Randamie receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Holly Holm tries a high kick!
de Randamie blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Holly Holm has found an opening in the defense of de Randamie, launching a big hook
Germaine de Randamie steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Holm misses a step and Germaine de Randamie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Germaine de Randamie throws a looping right hand...
Holm moves aside and dodges.
Inside leg kick from de Randamie
that goes awry.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
de Randamie stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Holly Holm is coming in again!
Some nice shots from Holly Holm
that stun de Randamie.
The two exchange wildly
Holm is connecting with a few punches
Incredible haymaker from Holly Holm!
It misses by a mile.
Brutal-looking high kick from Holly Holm!
de Randamie dodges!
Poorly executed technique. Germaine de Randamie looks to counter!
de Randamie throws a hook
She fails to land it.
High kick from Holly Holm!
de Randamie seems to be done!
The ref pulls off Holly Holm! de Randamie seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
de Randamie's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
de Randamie has a small cut in her Chin

Winner is Holly Holm by TKO (High kick) at 2:57 Round 1

Statistics: Holly Holm
Punches 12/18 (67%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s

Statistics: Germaine de Randamie
Punches 2/11 (18%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s


Holly Holm defends the Women's Bantamweight title!

Holm had no interest in losing her belt as a part of this challenge. She destroyed GDR to make a strong impression for The Quads.