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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyfield's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can't Touch This. The crowd seem to be enjoying Martin's choice of entrance music: Song of Ice and Fire Art Collection. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
13 - 11 - 1 |
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34
223 lbs
20 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Evander Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Martin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holyfield enables Martin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holyfield manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Holyfield is keeping the position.
Martin postures up in Holyfield's guard and throws a big left but Holyfield blocks it.
Martin pushing down on Holyfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Martin connects with a nice short shot to Holyfield's temple.
Martin wants to free his trapped foot but Holyfield is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Martin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martin looks to land a strike but Holyfield avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throws a strike but Holyfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Martin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holyfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holyfield manages to get himself to full guard.
Holyfield keeping full guard, as Martin tries to pass.
Martin advances to half guard.
Holyfield tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holyfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Martin.
Holyfield is looking to improve his position.
Martin trying to pass the guard but Holyfield defending well.
Holyfield keeping hold of Martin's head, controlling as best he can.
Martin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin looking to ground and pound but Holyfield is blocking nicely.
Holyfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holyfield defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Martin.
Martin cracks Holyfield with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Martin with a couple of short strikes.
Martin is working for a guillotine from mount but Holyfield frees his head quite easily.
Holyfield is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Holyfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Martin lands a big shot there that rocks Holyfield but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Evander Holyfield has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin fails to advance to Holyfield's back.
Holyfield wants to control but Martin is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyfield's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Holyfield misses with a looping right.
Holyfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Martin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martin jabs Holyfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Martin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Holyfield misses with a two punch combination.
Martin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holyfield was covering up waiting for the punch and Martin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Holyfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Holyfield is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin drops back looking for a leg! Holyfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holyfield manages to kick Martin off! Martin jumps back into Holyfield's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holyfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin advances to half guard.
Martin winds up and cracks Holyfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Martin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin wants to pass to mount but Holyfield is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Martin.
Martin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holyfield is trying to escape the mount but Martin keeps good control and instead manages to take Holyfield's back.
Holyfield trying to control but not successfully.
Holyfield showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Martin looking to break Holyfield's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Holyfield remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Martin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Well, with Martin on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Holyfield is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Martin looking to break Holyfield's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Holyfield remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Martin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Martin sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Holyfield taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Martin!
George Martin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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