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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trenton Funkhouser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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222 lbs
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210 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trenton Funkhouser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday lands with a shot to the body.
Funkhouser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holliday.
A big left from Holliday misses.
Funkhouser throws a hook to the side of Holliday's head but Holliday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Holliday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holliday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holliday takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Funkhouser takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Holliday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funkhouser just misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday throws a jab but it's blocked by Funkhouser.
Holliday throws an overhand right that lands on Funkhouser's shoulder, as Funkhouser tries to avoid the shot.
Funkhouser lands a jab to the nose.
Funkhouser throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
Funkhouser jabs Holliday right on the nose. Holliday blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Harry Holliday has been cut.
Jab from Funkhouser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holliday swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holliday counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Funkhouser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
Funkhouser fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holliday on the side of the head.
Funkhouser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Holliday misses.
Funkhouser looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Holliday is trying to get back to full guard.
Holliday is defending against the submission attempts here by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser wants to free his trapped foot but Holliday is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holliday holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Funkhouser is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Funkhouser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holliday is just riding it out for now. Funkhouser eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser is working for a kimura but Holliday is defending it quite comfortably.
Funkhouser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holliday is just riding it out for now. Funkhouser eventually gives up the hold.
Holliday is refusing to be controlled, as Funkhouser sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser passes to side control.
Holliday manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Holliday wants to free his trapped foot but Funkhouser is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holliday prevents Funkhouser from improving his position.
Funkhouser wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy.
Funkhouser is looking to improve his position.
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.
Holliday wants to free his trapped foot but Funkhouser is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funkhouser trying to control here.
Holliday prevents Funkhouser from improving his position.
Funkhouser makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funkhouser.
Funkhouser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holliday can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Funkhouser wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Trenton Funkhouser will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Holliday's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Funkhouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Funkhouser tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holliday defends well and Funkhouser ends up having to push Holliday into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Funkhouser moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Funkhouser misses with an uppercut.
Funkhouser slips under a jab.
Holliday looks to land a left hand but Funkhouser moved out of range nicely.
Funkhouser lands with a shot to the body.
Funkhouser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holliday.
Funkhouser is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holliday lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holliday throws a jab but it's blocked by Funkhouser.
Holliday blocks a jab.
Holliday stuffs the takedown attempt from Funkhouser. Funkhouser gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday cracks Funkhouser with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Funkhouser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funkhouser looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holliday takes a swing at Funkhouser's ribcage but misses.
Funkhouser shoots in and drives through. Holliday sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Harry Holliday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funkhouser loads up on a big right hand but Holliday slips the punch.
Holliday throws a hook to the side of Funkhouser's head but Funkhouser sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holliday throws a hook but Funkhouser blocks it.
Funkhouser was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Funkhouser connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holliday momentarily.
Funkhouser works the jab nicely.
Funkhouser lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut there from Holliday.
Holliday missing with a left hand there. Funkhouser was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday jabs Funkhouser to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkhouser fails with the takedown
and Holliday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funkhouser swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Funkhouser misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday throws a hook but Funkhouser avoids it easily.
Holliday throws a hook to the side of Funkhouser's head but Funkhouser sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Funkhouser throws a body shot but no joy.
Holliday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funkhouser throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Funkhouser misses the target.
Funkhouser needs to keep his hands up - Holliday had a free shot at his head there.
Holliday throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Funkhouser on the side of the head.
Holliday leaves Funkhouser with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Funkhouser.
Holliday moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Holliday jabs Funkhouser right on the nose. Funkhouser blinks but takes it well.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkhouser manages to avoid it.
Funkhouser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holliday throws out the jab.
Funkhouser throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holliday tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Funkhouser is in Holliday's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday keeping moving, preventing Funkhouser from controlling successfully.
Funkhouser is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Funkhouser passes Holliday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Funkhouser stalling away here and it's allowed Holliday to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Holliday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funkhouser wants to control from the top but Holliday keeps moving.
Funkhouser drops back, looking for a kneebar! Holliday looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Holliday looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Holliday!
Funkhouser manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday stalling.
Funkhouser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funkhouser looking for submissions off his back.
Funkhouser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holliday controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Holliday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Holliday's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Funkhouser ducks under a wild hook from Holliday.
Funkhouser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holliday.
Holliday getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Funkhouser takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Funkhouser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holliday.
Funkhouser just misses with a punch to the body.
Funkhouser misses with a looping right.
Funkhouser throws a hook to the side of Holliday's head but Holliday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holliday scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Funkhouser misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Funkhouser takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday with a jab.
Holliday gets caught flat footed, as Funkhouser shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funkhouser is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Funkhouser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday pulls Funkhouser in close to his closed guard and prevents Funkhouser from doing any damage or advancing position.
Funkhouser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holliday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkhouser is working hard here to advance position.
Funkhouser stopping the sweep attempt from Holliday.
Funkhouser is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holliday is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holliday has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holliday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Funkhouser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holliday content to stall in guard here.
Funkhouser wants to control the position but Holliday says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Funkhouser escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holliday gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holliday won't allow Funkhouser to sweep him here.
Holliday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Funkhouser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Funkhouser has an active guard here but Holliday has managed to pass into half guard.
Funkhouser manages to get to full guard.
Trenton Funkhouser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser has his foot on Holliday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holliday works his way back into a safe position though.
Funkhouser is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holliday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holliday won't allow Funkhouser to sweep him here.
Funkhouser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holliday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holliday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holliday is fighting to break Funkhouser's control of his arms but Funkhouser is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Holliday preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Holliday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holliday 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Holliday!
Harry Holliday was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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