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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rhodes (ranked 3435 p4p, 308 weight class) and Dale Holloway (ranked 2848 p4p, 265 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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150 lbs
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148 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dale Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holloway's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rhodes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Holloway is not content to let Rhodes control the position.
Rhodes is thwarting Holloway's attempts to control the position.
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodes is trying to control the action in half guard but Holloway is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rhodes working Holloway over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holloway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holloway tries to roll over but Rhodes keeps him under control.
Holloway is still trying to improve position.
Holloway throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Holloway moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holloway kicks Rhodes off and gets to his feet.
Holloway blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhodes misses the target.
Rhodes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Holloway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rhodes defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rhodes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holloway's head.
Holloway has his foot on Rhodes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodes works his way back into a safe position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rhodes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodes cracks Holloway with a solid left hand.
Rhodes with a nice head shot there.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhodes works over Holloway with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhodes is aware though and is defending well.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodes postures up.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes won't allow Holloway to get back to his feet.
Holloway has his foot on Rhodes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodes works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhodes is one step ahead there.
Holloway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holloway looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
Holloway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holloway looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rhodes passes into side control.
Holloway is not content to let Rhodes control the position.
Holloway struggling a bit here.
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 Alexander Rhodes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rhodes throws a looping overhand right but Holloway ducks down to avoid it.
Holloway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Holloway closes the distance and clinches up with Rhodes, looking for a takedown. Holloway pushes Rhodes against the cage but Rhodes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a body shot.
Rhodes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Holloway is trying to defend but Rhodes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Holloway is a slippery customer.
Rhodes lands strikes from half guard.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but Holloway defending well.
Holloway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rhodes prevents Holloway from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes trying to control from half guard but Holloway is working away.
Holloway punching from the bottom.
Holloway has hold of Rhodes's hands but Rhodes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.
Holloway looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rhodes pushes past his half guard into mount!
Holloway tries to hold on but Rhodes postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway is breathing heavily.
Holloway sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Holloway is a slippery customer.
Rhodes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alexander Rhodes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rhodes is trying to control. Holloway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rhodes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rhodes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holloway can do to turn this around?
Rhodes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rhodes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holloway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holloway is trying to control but can't.
Rhodes lands strikes from half guard.
Holloway is in trouble now - Rhodes has advanced to mount!
Holloway tries to reverse the position but Rhodes maintains control.
Rhodes wants to control the pace but Holloway is squirming around nicely.
Rhodes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes looking to control but Holloway is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rhodes is landing with some decent strikes but Holloway is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rhodes breaks from Holloway's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Holloway is rocked!
Holloway is in a horrible position here. Rhodes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Holloway is still in real trouble! Can Rhodes finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway tries to hold on but Rhodes postures up.
Rhodes with shots to the head and body - Holloway looks very uncomfortable down there.
Holloway is working to get back to half guard.
Rhodes trying to control but Holloway is having none of it.
Holloway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rhodes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rhodes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holloway seems to have recovered his senses.
Holloway tries for a takedown but Rhodes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rhodes throws an overhand right that lands on Holloway's shoulder, as Holloway tries to avoid the shot.
Holloway gets caught flat footed, as Rhodes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
Rhodes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holloway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rhodes's guard.
Holloway has gone for a leg lock! Rhodes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holloway's guard.
Holloway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes pushes down on Holloway's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes is trying to control. Holloway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holloway is trying to stand up here but Rhodes is controlling him well.
Rhodes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Rhodes.
Holloway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Rhodes there.
Rhodes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holloway wants to control but Rhodes is having none of it.
Rhodes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Holloway can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rhodes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holloway tries to get to full guard but Rhodes has control of the leg.
Rhodes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holloway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rhodes is looking to advance position but Holloway won't allow it.
Rhodes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holloway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodes pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodes lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rhodes lands a nice short elbow.
Rhodes tries to pass to full mount but Holloway defends it.
Rhodes working Holloway over with strikes.
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodes 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.
Rhodes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holloway tries to get to full guard but Rhodes has control of the leg.
Dale Holloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes passes into side control, despite Holloway's attempt to control the position.
Rhodes works to advance to full mount. Holloway defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Alexander Rhodes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rhodes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holloway is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Rhodes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rhodes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rhodes!
Dale Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'sometimes your the pawn and sometimes your the king, tonight I was the pawn.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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