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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Kilero (ranked 4907 p4p, 5428 weight class) and Jack Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Holmes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paolo Kilero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilero throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes works Kilero's body with a nice hook.
Holmes connects with the punch.
Kilero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holmes connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Holmes. Those never looked like landing.
Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kilero turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilero taking a breather here.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Kilero tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holmes's legs.
Kilero prevents Holmes from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Kilero landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Holmes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kilero is controlling him well.
Kilero tries to move to mount but Holmes blocks the move with his legs.
Kilero wants to stand but Holmes has his arm trapped.
Kilero trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Kilero drags him back down.
Holmes prevents Kilero from moving into mount.
Kilero staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holmes tries to escape but Kilero is in control.
Kilero tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kilero stands up.
Kilero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilero lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holmes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kilero eats them both and turns towards Holmes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Holmes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kilero is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kilero clinches.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Kilero is controlling him.
Kilero successfully pulls guard.
Kilero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holmes defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilero wants to stand and escape but Holmes is having none of it.
Holmes won't allow Kilero to sweep him here.
Kilero has his hands on Holmes's head, controlling the position.
Kilero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holmes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kilero has a closed guard, preventing Holmes from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kilero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holmes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Holmes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kilero connects with a decent elbow.
Holmes is pushing Kilero's head away, looking to escape. Kilero manages to hold on to the position though.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face as Kilero controls the position.
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 Paolo Kilero will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holmes tries to keep at a distance but Kilero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holmes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kilero keeps control of Holmes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holmes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kilero has him pressed against the cage.
Kilero prevents Holmes from breaking the clinch.
Kilero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kilero successfully pulls guard.
Holmes tries to stand but Kilero is controlling from the bottom.
Kilero pulls Holmes in close to his closed guard and prevents Holmes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kilero is looking to stand up but Holmes isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilero has his foot on Holmes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holmes works his way back into a safe position though.
Kilero has his hands on Holmes's head, controlling the position.
Paolo Kilero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holmes is aware though and is defending well.
Holmes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kilero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilero is on top in guard.
Kilero sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kilero won't allow Holmes to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kilero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Holmes has a closed guard, preventing Kilero from standing up.
Kilero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kilero won't allow Holmes to get back to his feet.
Kilero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Kilero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kilero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kilero decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Holmes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilero.
Holmes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kilero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kilero stays in close to Holmes's body and controls the position.
Kilero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holmes is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kilero presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kilero pulls guard successfully.
Holmes stands up and waves to Kilero to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes jabs Kilero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holmes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilero. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilero.
Holmes with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
Holmes connects with a body shot.
Holmes lands a right hook to the body.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilero moves away.
Kilero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kilero effectively controlling the action here.
Kilero ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kilero no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kilero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kilero tries to get out of the position.
Kilero looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilero, not yet.
Holmes wants to stand but Kilero is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paolo Kilero will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kilero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kilero manages to break the clinch.
Kilero bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holmes is pushing Kilero's head away, looking to escape. Kilero manages to hold on to the position though.
Kilero slows the pace down.
Kilero prevents Holmes from escaping the position.
Kilero tries for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes pushes Kilero away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kilero gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes trying to remain calm as Kilero controls from the top position.
Holmes is trying to buck Kilero off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilero working the ground and pound.
Holmes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Holmes seems a little lost for a moment, as Kilero dominates the positioning.
Kilero landing a few strikes.
Holmes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kilero controlling from side mount.
Holmes pushes Kilero away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kilero gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilero scoring with punches from side control.
Kilero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holmes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face as Kilero controls the position.
Holmes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Holmes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Holmes pushes Kilero away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kilero gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kilero wants to stand but Holmes has his arm trapped.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Kilero drags him back down.
Kilero is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Holmes's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilero tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holmes cracks Kilero with an open hand slap.
Holmes looks for the body kick but Kilero saw that one coming.
Kilero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holmes's half guard.
Kilero content to control rather than advance.
Kilero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holmes kicks Kilero off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Kilero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Holmes takes a swing at Kilero's ribcage but misses.
Jack Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kilero feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holmes checks a leg kick.
Holmes gets tackled into the cage by Kilero. Kilero maintains the clinch.
Holmes tries to circle away but Kilero has him pinned against the cage.
Holmes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kilero has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch but Kilero keeps him there for the moment.
Kilero gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if Kilero is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kilero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Holmes tries to kick Kilero off but Kilero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kilero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jack Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paolo Kilero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kilero decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Kilero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kilero, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Paolo Kilero!
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