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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anakin Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anakin Skywalker will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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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, Hank Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anakin Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker misses with a wild combination.
Hank Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes swings for the body but Skywalker moves out of range.
Skywalker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holmes cracks Skywalker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Holmes digs a good hook to Skywalker's body.
Holmes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skywalker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Holmes. Beautiful body shot.
Holmes tries to work over Skywalker's front leg with a kick but Skywalker checks it.
Holmes swats away the attempt to clinch by Skywalker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmes circles away.
Holmes lands with a nice body punch.
Holmes lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holmes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skywalker obliges.
Skywalker lands an elbow inside that Holmes shrugs off.
Holmes wants a takedown but no success here.
Skywalker lands a knee to the head.
Holmes can't find room to land a body shot as Skywalker controls the action.
Skywalker is pressed up against the cage. Holmes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skywalker down to the mat. Skywalker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skywalker looks winded!
Skywalker closes the distance and clinches.
Holmes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holmes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holmes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Skywalker trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skywalker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Holmes has his foot on Skywalker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skywalker works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skywalker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Holmes is tightening it up a little... Skywalker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Skywalker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Skywalker taps out! Nice BJJ there by Holmes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hank Holmes!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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