Post by The Sandmen on Jul 24, 2013 16:04:04 GMT -5
Holly Holm glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Fallon Fox looks very relaxed.
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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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Holly Holm is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Holly Holm fakes a punch and launches herself over Fox!
Nice move by Holm who clinches and pushes Fox against the cage
Fallon Fox pushes away Holm trying to keep the fight at striking range
Holm doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Fallon Fox
The fighters are clinching.
Fox struggles and launches a few punches to Holm's head
Those punches are hitting! Holm covers her head!
Holm doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Fallon Fox embrace and tries to move away...
Fallon Fox pushes Holm forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Holm is launching some bone breaking punches to Fox's ribs while in the clinch.
Fox blocks.
Holm misses a step and Fallon Fox sees an opportunity to counter her!
Fallon Fox tries to bring the fight to the ground
Holm goes down.
Fallon Fox is in open guard over Holm
Holm tries to close her guard around Fox
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Holm
Fox positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Holm's being punished here!
Holm's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Holm
Holm is taking this opportunity to rest.
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Holm
Fallon Fox tries to open Holm's guard...
Holm breaks the lock and covers herself from Fox's punches
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Holm
Fox throws a few hammer fists to the face of Holly Holm
Blocked by Holm.
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Holm
Fox is in closed guard... Holm tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Fallon Fox!
Holly Holm is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox tries to roll to her side and trap Holly Holm in her guard...
Holly Holm keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Holly Holm is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Deep breaths from Fallon Fox who tries a hammer punch to Holm's ribs.
Holm blocks those punches
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Fox is holding Holly Holm's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Holly Holm shows great balance while pushing away Fallon Fox
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Holm launches a hook to the body
Bang! Fox stops that one with her ribs!
A right hand from Holly Holm
misses its target.
Fox is trying to counter now!
Fox begins to launch a barrage of punches over Holm
Holly Holm is smart enough to duck backwards
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Fox is holding Holly Holm's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Holly Holm loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fallon Fox is in side mount over Holly Holm
Holm tries to move on the ground and shows Fallon Fox a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Holm uses her forearms to block the impact!
Fallon Fox is in side mount over Holly Holm
Fox tries to move to full mount!
Holm won't allow her to take this position easily.
Fallon Fox is in side mount over Holly Holm
Holm is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Fallon Fox is in side mount over Holly Holm
Holly Holm attempts to trap Fallon Fox in her guard.
Holly Holm manages to switch to half guard.
Fallon Fox is in half guard over Holm
Holly Holm attempts to move to full guard
Holly Holm manages to switch to full guard.
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Holm
Fallon Fox tries to pass Holly Holm's guard...
Fallon Fox passes momentarily but Holly Holm regains full guard.
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Holm
Holm launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Fox's ribs.
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Holm
Fox is in closed guard... Holm tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Fallon Fox!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Holly Holm is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Deep breaths from Fallon Fox who tries a hammer punch to Holm's ribs.
Holm blocks those punches
Holly Holm is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Holm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Holly Holm controls the situation despite Fallon Fox efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Holly Holm is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Holm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Holly Holm controls the situation despite Fallon Fox efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Holm is holding Fallon Fox's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fallon Fox loses balance and goes to the ground.
Holly Holm is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox attempts to trap Holly Holm in her guard.
Holly Holm keeps control and remains in side mount.
Holly Holm is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox attempts to trap Holly Holm in her guard.
Holly Holm keeps control and remains in side mount.
Holly Holm is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox attempts to trap Holly Holm in her guard.
Holly Holm keeps control and remains in side mount.
Holly Holm is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fox tries to show some ground skills
Holm uses her strength to keep Holm at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Holly Holm is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox attempts to trap Holly Holm in her guard.
Holly Holm keeps control and remains in side mount.
Holly Holm is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Holm tries to launch a few punches to Fallon Fox
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Fox's defense
Holly Holm is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Fox measures the resilience of Holm's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Holm blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Fallon Fox tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Holly Holm jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Solid kick to the leg from Holly Holm
that visibly pains Fox.
Fox dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Holm follows Fallon Fox
Fox fakes a move.
Holly Holm is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Holm feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Fox's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Fox has a small cut in her Chin
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Holm fires low kicks
punishing Fox's legs repeatedly.
Fox hyper-extended her left leg
Fallon Fox and Holm engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Holly Holm is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Fallon Fox tries a hook to the body
but Holm manages to dodge it
Fallon Fox is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Quick hook by Fallon Fox
glances off Holm's arms.
Fallon Fox closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Holm launches a kick
Fox checks it and keeps distance.
A right hand from Fallon Fox
misses its target.
Fox clumsily fails here and it's time for Holly Holm to fight back!
Fox leads with a punch
Holly Holm avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
A bunch of leg kicks from Fallon Fox
are blocked by Holm.
Holm steps backwards away from Fallon Fox. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Holly Holm!
Fox is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Fallon Fox is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Holm has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Holly Holm and Fox engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Holly Holm is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Fox fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Holm sprawls and remains on her feet.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Holm is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Holly Holm launches a body shot
Fox evades.
Fox misses a step and Holly Holm sees an opportunity to counter her!
Crisp uppercut by Holm followed by a hard jab
Fallon Fox stumbles back.
Fallon Fox seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Holly Holm!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Fallon Fox seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Holly Holm!
Holm and Fox circle around the center of the cage.
Fox seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Nice low kick from Holm
Loud pop!
Fallon Fox seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Holly Holm!
Holm dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Fox from the ground!
Fox hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Holly Holm has left Fox unconscious! What a finish by Holly Holm!
Fox has a small cut in her Left cheek
Winner is Holly Holm by KO (Hook) at 1:12 Round 3
Statistics: Holly Holm
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 274 s
Statistics: Fallon Fox
Punches 0/17 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 3/18 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 274 s
Damnit; Fox was doing really well early then got gassed. She has NO stamina. Note to self, toss 2-3 into stamina right after the sims. DO IT!!! The end result was about what I thought, though, but knowing Fox actually could have won this with some stamina was a very interesting revelation ? You go girl.
Fallon Fox looks very relaxed.
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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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Holly Holm is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Holly Holm fakes a punch and launches herself over Fox!
Nice move by Holm who clinches and pushes Fox against the cage
Fallon Fox pushes away Holm trying to keep the fight at striking range
Holm doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Fallon Fox
The fighters are clinching.
Fox struggles and launches a few punches to Holm's head
Those punches are hitting! Holm covers her head!
Holm doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Fallon Fox embrace and tries to move away...
Fallon Fox pushes Holm forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Holm is launching some bone breaking punches to Fox's ribs while in the clinch.
Fox blocks.
Holm misses a step and Fallon Fox sees an opportunity to counter her!
Fallon Fox tries to bring the fight to the ground
Holm goes down.
Fallon Fox is in open guard over Holm
Holm tries to close her guard around Fox
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Holm
Fox positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Holm's being punished here!
Holm's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Holm
Holm is taking this opportunity to rest.
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Holm
Fallon Fox tries to open Holm's guard...
Holm breaks the lock and covers herself from Fox's punches
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Holm
Fox throws a few hammer fists to the face of Holly Holm
Blocked by Holm.
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Holm
Fox is in closed guard... Holm tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Fallon Fox!
Holly Holm is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox tries to roll to her side and trap Holly Holm in her guard...
Holly Holm keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Holly Holm is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Deep breaths from Fallon Fox who tries a hammer punch to Holm's ribs.
Holm blocks those punches
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Fox is holding Holly Holm's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Holly Holm shows great balance while pushing away Fallon Fox
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Holm launches a hook to the body
Bang! Fox stops that one with her ribs!
A right hand from Holly Holm
misses its target.
Fox is trying to counter now!
Fox begins to launch a barrage of punches over Holm
Holly Holm is smart enough to duck backwards
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Fox is holding Holly Holm's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Holly Holm loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fallon Fox is in side mount over Holly Holm
Holm tries to move on the ground and shows Fallon Fox a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Holm uses her forearms to block the impact!
Fallon Fox is in side mount over Holly Holm
Fox tries to move to full mount!
Holm won't allow her to take this position easily.
Fallon Fox is in side mount over Holly Holm
Holm is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Fallon Fox is in side mount over Holly Holm
Holly Holm attempts to trap Fallon Fox in her guard.
Holly Holm manages to switch to half guard.
Fallon Fox is in half guard over Holm
Holly Holm attempts to move to full guard
Holly Holm manages to switch to full guard.
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Holm
Fallon Fox tries to pass Holly Holm's guard...
Fallon Fox passes momentarily but Holly Holm regains full guard.
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Holm
Holm launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Fox's ribs.
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Holm
Fox is in closed guard... Holm tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Fallon Fox!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Holly Holm is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Deep breaths from Fallon Fox who tries a hammer punch to Holm's ribs.
Holm blocks those punches
Holly Holm is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Holm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Holly Holm controls the situation despite Fallon Fox efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Holly Holm is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Holm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Holly Holm controls the situation despite Fallon Fox efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Holm is holding Fallon Fox's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fallon Fox loses balance and goes to the ground.
Holly Holm is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox attempts to trap Holly Holm in her guard.
Holly Holm keeps control and remains in side mount.
Holly Holm is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox attempts to trap Holly Holm in her guard.
Holly Holm keeps control and remains in side mount.
Holly Holm is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox attempts to trap Holly Holm in her guard.
Holly Holm keeps control and remains in side mount.
Holly Holm is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fox tries to show some ground skills
Holm uses her strength to keep Holm at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Holly Holm is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox attempts to trap Holly Holm in her guard.
Holly Holm keeps control and remains in side mount.
Holly Holm is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Holm tries to launch a few punches to Fallon Fox
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Fox's defense
Holly Holm is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Fox measures the resilience of Holm's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Holm blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Fallon Fox tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Holly Holm jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Solid kick to the leg from Holly Holm
that visibly pains Fox.
Fox dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Holm follows Fallon Fox
Fox fakes a move.
Holly Holm is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Holm feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Fox's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Fox has a small cut in her Chin
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Holm fires low kicks
punishing Fox's legs repeatedly.
Fox hyper-extended her left leg
Fallon Fox and Holm engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Holly Holm is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Fallon Fox tries a hook to the body
but Holm manages to dodge it
Fallon Fox is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Quick hook by Fallon Fox
glances off Holm's arms.
Fallon Fox closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Holm launches a kick
Fox checks it and keeps distance.
A right hand from Fallon Fox
misses its target.
Fox clumsily fails here and it's time for Holly Holm to fight back!
Fox leads with a punch
Holly Holm avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
A bunch of leg kicks from Fallon Fox
are blocked by Holm.
Holm steps backwards away from Fallon Fox. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Holly Holm!
Fox is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Fallon Fox is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Holm has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Holly Holm and Fox engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Holly Holm is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Fox fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Holm sprawls and remains on her feet.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Holm is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Holly Holm launches a body shot
Fox evades.
Fox misses a step and Holly Holm sees an opportunity to counter her!
Crisp uppercut by Holm followed by a hard jab
Fallon Fox stumbles back.
Fallon Fox seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Holly Holm!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Fallon Fox seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Holly Holm!
Holm and Fox circle around the center of the cage.
Fox seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Nice low kick from Holm
Loud pop!
Fallon Fox seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Holly Holm!
Holm dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Fox from the ground!
Fox hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Holly Holm has left Fox unconscious! What a finish by Holly Holm!
Fox has a small cut in her Left cheek
Winner is Holly Holm by KO (Hook) at 1:12 Round 3
Statistics: Holly Holm
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 274 s
Statistics: Fallon Fox
Punches 0/17 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 3/18 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 274 s
Damnit; Fox was doing really well early then got gassed. She has NO stamina. Note to self, toss 2-3 into stamina right after the sims. DO IT!!! The end result was about what I thought, though, but knowing Fox actually could have won this with some stamina was a very interesting revelation ? You go girl.
Nice to Fox get KO'd though! Good debut from the newbie Holm. 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!