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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Korn - Lets Do This Now. Snake Jones looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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235 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernie Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snake Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis walks into a jab.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davis. Davis obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones looks gassed!
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Davis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Davis uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Davis is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Davis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ernie Davis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hammond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bo myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Hammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bo myers!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
myers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammond circles away.
myers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
bo myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammond tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but myers swivels and escapes.
myers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammond misses with a takedown
and myers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
myers stops Hammond from getting back to his feet.
Hammond moves into full guard.
Hammond looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammond trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hammond holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
myers wants to control from the top but Hammond keeps moving.
Hammond scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - myers scores with a four punch combination!
Hammond moves out of range as myers throws a body kick.
myers blocks a head kick by Hammond.
myers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hammond manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hammond looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammond seems keen to control myers's posture.
Hammond is breathing heavily.
myers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
myers tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammond is retaining full guard.
myers stops Hammond from standing up.
Hammond keeping moving, preventing myers from controlling successfully.
myers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
myers throws a push kick but Hammond slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
myers gets a takedown into half guard.
Hammond trying to get back to full guard but myers takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammond tries to hold on but myers pushes him away.
Hammond defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from myers.
myers is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hammond can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hammond is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond tries to hold on but myers pushes him away.
Hammond is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
myers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammond is looking to escape.
Hammond tries to lock up and control but myers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
myers wants to control the pace but Hammond is squirming around nicely.
myers takes Hammond's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bo myers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hammond avoids a kick to the body.
myers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammond gets a takedown into half guard.
myers wants to get back to full guard.
Hammond is looking to take a break and control but myers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
myers gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammond trying to control the position from guard on top but myers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
myers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hammond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
myers tries for a takedown but Hammond circles away easily
and Hammond counters with a nice double leg into side control. myers won't be happy with that.
myers can't do much from the bottom here.
myers is looking to reverse the position.
myers taking a bit of punishment here - Hammond scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammond tries for a kimura but myers is defending well.
Hammond throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
myers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hammond wants to lay and pray for a moment but myers keeps working.
Hammond stands up and we're back to a striking position.
myers works over Hammond's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by myers misses
and Hammond counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammond throwing strikes but missing.
Hammond won't allow myers to sweep him here.
myers trying to keep a closed guard but Hammond is proving a slippery customer.
Hammond drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammond jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammond got a little sloppy there for a moment and myers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammond has managed to get both his arms back between myers's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but myers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hammond has myers in his guard.
myers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammond is pulling down on myers's head. It's preventing any offense from myers, at least for the moment.
myers wants to control from the top but Hammond keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammond looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Hammond dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
myers fails with the takedown
and Hammond counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hammond trying to control the action but myers is working from the bottom.
myers is looking for a sweep. Hammond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
myers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
myers is defending against the submission attempts here by Hammond.
Hammond seems to be working for a kimura but myers defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond prevents myers from improving his position.
Hammond lands strikes from half guard.
Hammond trying to control the action but myers is working from the bottom.
Hammond throwing shots but myers is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammond is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hammond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
myers wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
myers avoids the body shot from Hammond.
myers misses with a takedown
and Hammond counters with a takedown into side control.
Hammond scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
myers wants to control but Hammond postures up.
myers is looking to reverse the position.
myers is not content to let Hammond control the position.
myers tries to improve position but can't.
Hammond is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. myers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hammond trying to control the position but myers is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
myers wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hammond fails with the takedown
and myers moves into the clinch.
Hammond tries to break free but myers pushes him back against the cage.
myers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammond keeps the fight on the outside.
myers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hammond tries to clinch but myers moves out of range.
myers with a poor takedown
and Hammond counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hammond.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Hammond showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hammond has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Hammond!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Min Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Min Woo looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Min Woo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woo gets caught flat footed, as Penn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Penn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Penn pushes down on Woo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Woo defends the submission attempt.
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Woo tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Penn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Penn has hold of Woo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Woo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Penn lands with some strikes.
Penn punching from mount but Woo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo working to try and regain half guard.
Penn throws some wild stikes that Woo manages to avoid easily.
Penn working for a guillotine from mount but Woo is in no mood to give up.
Woo tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.
Penn is working for a guillotine from mount but Woo frees his head quite easily.
Penn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Woo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Woo because Penn loaded up on that one.
Penn landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Woo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Woo shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woo tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.
Penn goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Woo is on top in guard.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Woo from controlling successfully.
Woo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Woo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Woo uses it to pass to side control.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn manages to get back to half guard.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Woo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Penn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Woo uses his free foot to push down on Penn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Penn.
Woo tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Penn is looking to improve his position but Woo isn't that keen on the idea.
Penn regains half guard.
Woo prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Penn!
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Penn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Penn fails with the takedown.
Frank Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Woo is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Woo defends it well.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woo is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Woo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Woo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Woo shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Woo counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Woo gets back to half guard.
Penn is nestled in close to Woo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Penn is pressing down on Woo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woo is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woo defending well though.
Woo is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Woo to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Woo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Penn has Woo in his guard.
Woo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Woo passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Woo not doing much here.
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Woo wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penn moves into full guard.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Woo defends easily.
Penn has an active guard here but Woo has managed to pass into half guard.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Penn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Penn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Woo was covering up waiting for the punch and Penn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Penn 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.
Woo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penn throwing strikes but missing.
Penn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Woo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Woo has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frank Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woo wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Woo lands a couple of elbows.
Penn working for a triangle but Woo defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Woo defends easily.
Woo trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Woo defends it easily.
Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Woo defends easily.
Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woo is aware though and is defending well.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Woo pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Woo has picked Penn up and slammed him! Penn can't keep hold of the triangle and Woo manages to pass to side control!
Woo advances nicely into full mount.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Woo wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Woo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Penn.
Min Woo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Woo off and has taken his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Penn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Penn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rayce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Lemonade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rayce Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rayce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Lemonade!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lemonade to the mat! Lemonade manages to get full guard.
Gracie passes Lemonade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lemonade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lemonade defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Lemonade is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rayce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semen Samoilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Semen Samoilov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samoilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holyfield misses with a two punch combination.
Samoilov is looking to clinch.
Holyfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Holyfield!
Samoilov dodges the punch combination from Holyfield.
Samoilov moves in looking to clinch but Holyfield pushes him off.
Samoilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Samoilov fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samoilov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samoilov tries to clinch up.
Holyfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samoilov circles away quickly and effectively.
Samoilov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holyfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holyfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Samoilov.
Samoilov closes the distance and clinches.
Samoilov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Samoilov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Samoilov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holyfield misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield misses with a double jab.
Samoilov tries to clinch but Holyfield moves out of range.
Samoilov walks into a straight right hand from Holyfield.
Samoilov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holyfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Samoilov tries to clinch there but Holyfield circles away.
Holyfield looks to land a combination but Samoilov avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Holyfield.
Samoilov throws a series of punches but Holyfield moves out of range.
Samoilov looks gassed!
Samoilov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holyfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Samoilov tries to clinch up but Holyfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Samoilov tries to clinch up.
Holyfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holyfield throws a series of punches but Samoilov moves out of range.
Holyfield throws a nice looking combination but Samoilov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Samoilov tries to clinch but Holyfield is having none of it.
Holyfield misses with a two punch combination.
Holyfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Holyfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Samoilov wants to clinch up but Holyfield keeps it at a distance.
Holyfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holyfield scores with a one two! Samoilov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield misses with a few strikes there.
Holyfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holyfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samoilov counters by clinching up.
Samoilov wants to get back to striking at distance but Holyfield won't allow it.
Samoilov keeps control of Holyfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holyfield prevents Samoilov from breaking the clinch.
Samoilov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holyfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Samoilov is trying to force a seperation but Holyfield has the dominant position.
Holyfield is trying to break free.
Samoilov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Samoilov working hard to break the clinch.
Holyfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Samoilov has him pressed against the cage.
Samoilov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holyfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
A nice combination there by Holyfield.
Holyfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Holyfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Holyfield swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield connects with a body shot.
Holyfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samoilov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Holyfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holyfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holyfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Holyfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holyfield scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Holyfield looks to land a combination. Samoilov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Holyfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Samoilov tries to clinch up.
Holyfield lands with a straight right. Samoilov didn't see that one coming.
Holyfield lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Holyfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Samoilov is rocked!
Holyfield lands a body shot.
Holyfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Holyfield there.
Holyfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Samoilov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a right hand that Samoilov ducks under and follows up with a left that Samoilov also avoids with ease.
Holyfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Holyfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holyfield.
Holyfield throws a right and a left that Samoilov avoids nicely.
Holyfield looks to land a combination but Samoilov avoids it well.
Samoilov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holyfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holyfield throws a right hand that Samoilov ducks under and follows up with a left that Samoilov also avoids with ease.
Holyfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holyfield throws a right and a left that Samoilov avoids nicely.
Samoilov tries to clinch but Holyfield is having none of it.
Holyfield misses with the combination.
Holyfield is working the combinations to good effect here.
Holyfield tries to bum rush Samoilov with a series of wild strikes but Samoilov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holyfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holyfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samoilov.
Samoilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holyfield throws a combination. Samoilov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holyfield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Holyfield misses with a wild combination.
Holyfield moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Samoilov slips a jab and a cross from Holyfield.
Samoilov throws a combination that misses
and Holyfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holyfield throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samoilov.
Holyfield misses with a two punch combination.
Holyfield circles away from the clinch attempt
and Holyfield counters with a straight right hand.
Holyfield works over Samoilov's head and body with a nice combination.
Evander Holyfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holyfield looks to land a combination. Samoilov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Samoilov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holyfield counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samoilov wants to clinch but Holyfield slips to the side
and Holyfield counters with a three punch combo that has Samoilov backing up. Samoilov nods at Holyfield to acknowledge the strikes.
Holyfield throws a series of punches but Samoilov moves out of range.
Holyfield misses with a double jab
and Samoilov counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Holyfield.
Holyfield scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A right-left combo lands from Holyfield.
Holyfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Holyfield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holyfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Samoilov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Samoilov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holyfield misses with the combination.
Samoilov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Holyfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holyfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holyfield misses with a double jab.
Samoilov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holyfield counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Holyfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samoilov tries to clinch but Holyfield moves away
and Holyfield counters with a three punch combo that has Samoilov backing up. Samoilov nods at Holyfield to acknowledge the strikes.
Samoilov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holyfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samoilov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holyfield.
Samoilov wants to clinch
and Holyfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holyfield swinging wildly here.
Samoilov darts in trying to clinch
and Holyfield counters with a two punch combo.
Holyfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samoilov can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Holyfield misses.
Holyfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holyfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samoilov circles away quickly and effectively.
Samoilov tries to clinch but Holyfield moves away
and Holyfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Samoilov darts in trying to clinch
and Holyfield counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holyfield throws a nice looking combination but Samoilov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Holyfield. That snapped Samoilov's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Holyfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samoilov wants to clinch but Holyfield slips to the side
and Holyfield counters with a one-two to the body.
Samoilov wants to clinch
and Holyfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samoilov tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Holyfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Holyfield scores with a jab.
Samoilov checks a leg kick nicely.
Holyfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samoilov.
Holyfield throws a series of punches but Samoilov moves out of range.
Samoilov looks to clinch
and Samoilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holyfield throws a series of punches but Samoilov moves out of range.
Samoilov clinches but Holyfield breaks the clinch
and Holyfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holyfield moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Samoilov closes the distance but Holyfield moves to the side
and Holyfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samoilov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Samoilov slips a jab and a cross from Holyfield.
Samoilov tries to clinch up
and Holyfield counters with a series of strikes. Samoilov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Holyfield misses with a wild combination.
Holyfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samoilov circles away quickly and effectively.
Samoilov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holyfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evander Holyfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Samoilov tries to clinch
and Holyfield counters with a left and a right that stings Samoilov.
Samoilov misses with a two punch combination.
Holyfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samoilov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holyfield counters with a left and a right that stings Samoilov.
Samoilov closes the distance but Holyfield moves to the side
and Holyfield counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyfield dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Holyfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samoilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holyfield.
Samoilov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holyfield counters with a nice body shot.
Holyfield misses with a double jab
and Samoilov counters by moving into the clinch.
Samoilov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samoilov checks a leg kick.
Holyfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samoilov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holyfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holyfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holyfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Holyfield lands a body shot.
Holyfield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Holyfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samoilov circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holyfield misses with a double jab
and Samoilov counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Holyfield misses.
Holyfield thuds a left hand into Samoilov's body.
Holyfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Holyfield does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Holyfield scores with a four punch combination!
Holyfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Holyfield.
Holyfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Samoilov misses with a few strikes there.
Holyfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holyfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holyfield misses with a few strikes there.
Holyfield circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Holyfield counter with a right hand.
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.
Holyfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holyfield stalks Samoilov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Samoilov's face. Samoilov staggers backwards, shaken.
Evander Holyfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Samoilov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holyfield counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Holyfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samoilov tries to clinch
and Holyfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holyfield throws a nice looking combination but Samoilov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holyfield misses with a few strikes there.
Samoilov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice body punch from Holyfield.
Samoilov looks to clinch
and Holyfield counters with a one-two to the body.
Holyfield misses with a double jab
and Samoilov counters with a three punch combo that has Holyfield backing up. Holyfield nods at Samoilov to acknowledge the strikes.
Samoilov closes the distance but Holyfield moves to the side
and Holyfield counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Holyfield misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Samoilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holyfield.
Left hook, right uppercut from Holyfield.
Samoilov darts in trying to clinch
and Holyfield counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Left hook, right uppercut from Holyfield.
A right-left combo lands from Holyfield.
Holyfield scores with a three punch combo!
Holyfield throws a series of strikes that have Samoilov backpedaling.
Holyfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samoilov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Samoilov tries to clinch up
and Holyfield counters with a left and a right that stings Samoilov.
Holyfield misses with a double jab.
A left and a right from Holyfield both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Samoilov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Holyfield.
Holyfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samoilov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Samoilov tries to clinch but Holyfield moves away
and Holyfield counters with a left and a right that stings Samoilov.
Holyfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samoilov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holyfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holyfield misses with a double jab.
Holyfield circles away from the clinch attempt
and Holyfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holyfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holyfield works over Samoilov's head and body with a nice combination.
Samoilov wants to clinch but Holyfield slips to the side
and Holyfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samoilov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holyfield scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Semen Samoilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holyfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evander Holyfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holyfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evander Holyfield!
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FIGHT
RATING
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