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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Hollinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contreras comes into the arena with Gidafilia Kaliente blaring out of the sound system. Hollinger has chosen WILD BOYS as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Alejandro Contreras has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alejandro Contreras seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan Hollinger!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreras lands with a good body shot.
Contreras throws an overhand right that lands on Hollinger's shoulder, as Hollinger tries to avoid the shot.
Hollinger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Contreras.
Contreras waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hollinger.
Hollinger misses with an uppercut. Contreras saw that one coming.
Contreras steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hollinger.
Hollinger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Contreras is trying to control the position but Hollinger postures up.
Hollinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Contreras is trying to control the position but Hollinger postures up.
Contreras keeping moving, preventing Hollinger from controlling successfully.
Contreras has Hollinger pulled in close to control his posture.
Hollinger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hollinger with a nice head shot there.
Hollinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Contreras knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hollinger on the ground.
Contreras pulls Hollinger in close to prevent any damage.
Hollinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hollinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hollinger wants to control from the top but Contreras keeps moving.
Hollinger stands up over Contreras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Contreras not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hollinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Contreras works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hollinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Contreras is keeping the position for now.
Hollinger postures up in Contreras's guard and throws a big left but Contreras blocks it.
Hollinger wants to control from the top but Contreras keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hollinger ducks under a wild hook from Contreras.
Contreras scores with a sloppy right hand. Hollinger should have avoided that one.
Contreras has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Contreras there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hollinger shoots in but Contreras avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Contreras loads up on a big right hand but Hollinger slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Hollinger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Contreras missing with a left hand there. Hollinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Hollinger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Contreras lands with a shot to the body.
Hollinger looks to land a combination but Contreras avoids it well.
Contreras throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hollinger on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras forces Hollinger back against the cage and clinches.
Contreras is trying to push Hollinger away but Hollinger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Contreras is trying to push Hollinger away but Hollinger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hollinger is struggling to control the position.
Contreras working aggressively here.
Contreras misses with a punch on the inside.
Contreras has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Contreras escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hollinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hollinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hollinger wants to stall.
Contreras throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Contreras's efforts to push away.
Contreras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hollinger misses with a double jab
and Contreras counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Contreras blocks the low kick.
Hollinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Contreras sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hollinger somewhat.
Alejandro Contreras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Hollinger.
Hollinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Contreras throws out the jab.
Hollinger is looking to slow Contreras down with leg kicks.
Dylan Hollinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollinger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hollinger avoids the body shot from Contreras.
Jab by Contreras.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollinger just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Alejandro Contreras will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Contreras throws a hook to the side of Hollinger's head but Hollinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Contreras defends it nicely.
Hollinger fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Contreras misses the target.
Contreras uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollinger.
Hollinger tries to clinch there but Contreras circles away.
Hollinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Hollinger throws a combination. Contreras tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Alejandro Contreras has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hollinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hollinger.
Hollinger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Contreras trying to control the position here.
Contreras trying to keep a closed guard but Hollinger is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollinger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hollinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Contreras looking to control.
Contreras has momentary wrist control but Hollinger slips an elbow through the middle.
Hollinger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Contreras trying to keep a closed guard but Hollinger is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hollinger advances position into side control!
Dylan Hollinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Contreras is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hollinger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hollinger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Contreras is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Contreras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Contreras tries to get out of the position.
Hollinger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Contreras is avoiding damage well.
Contreras wants to control but Hollinger postures up.
Hollinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras is looking to regain half guard here but Hollinger keeps moving and retains side control.
Hollinger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hollinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Contreras is trying to control Hollinger's posture but Hollinger avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hollinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Contreras struggling a bit here.
Hollinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hollinger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Contreras has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hollinger but great work by Contreras.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hollinger tries to improve position but can't.
Contreras tries to stand but Hollinger is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Hollinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Contreras's cut.
That's time! Contreras's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hollinger scores with a jab to the head.
Contreras looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollinger is just out of range.
Hollinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Contreras was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Contreras moves out of range as Hollinger strikes.
Hollinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good work by Contreras as he checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Contreras. Those never looked like landing.
Hollinger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Contreras misses with an uppercut.
Contreras tries to clinch but Hollinger is having none of it.
Alejandro Contreras is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Contreras.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollinger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Contreras lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hollinger at a distance.
Hollinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Contreras.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras stuffs the takedown.
Contreras digs a good hook to Hollinger's body.
Hollinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Contreras.
Hollinger looks to throw the jab but Contreras is out of range.
Contreras is looking to counter punch.
Hollinger scores with a hook.
Contreras clinches up with Hollinger and pushes him back against the cage.
Contreras has a couple of punches blocked by Hollinger.
Contreras wants to get back to striking at distance but Hollinger won't allow it.
A short left from Contreras.
Contreras misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hollinger.
Still in the clinch, Hollinger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Contreras looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Contreras fails to land.
Contreras blocking some punches.
Hollinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Contreras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hollinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Contreras.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hollinger fails to land.
Contreras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hollinger takes one on the button.
Hollinger lands a leg kick that knocks Contreras off balance momentarily.
Hollinger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hollinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Contreras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hollinger throws a jab when Contreras was well out of range.
Contreras swings for the body but Hollinger moves out of range.
Hollinger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Contreras defends it well.
Contreras drives through and clinches with Hollinger against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Contreras.
A body shot lands from Contreras.
Contreras misses with the head strike.
Alejandro Contreras has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hollinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contrerass head.
Hollinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger scores with a shot to the side of Contreras's head.
Contreras makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hollinger slows down the pace here.
Contreras throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hollinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hollinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Contreras working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Hollinger.
Hollinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hollinger throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hollinger.
Hollinger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hollinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hollinger lands a shoulder strike.
Contreras lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollinger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Contreras has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger is trying to stall.
Contreras takes a shot to the head.
Contreras misses with the head strike.
Contreras tries a body shot but Hollinger blocks it.
Hollinger working aggressively here.
Hollinger has a couple of punches blocked by Contreras.
Hollinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hollinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contrerass head.
Hollinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hollinger.
Hollinger lands with a light punch inside.
Contreras takes a shot to the head.
Contreras lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hollinger keeps control of Contreras as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Contreras tries to circle away but Hollinger has him pinned against the cage.
Contreras tries to work over Hollinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Contreras swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Hollinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hollinger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Hollinger!
An out of breath Dylan Hollinger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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