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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JR Adams Junior (ranked 1991 p4p, 2984 weight class) and Dani Holguin (ranked 77 p4p, 106 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 cm 33 265 13 - 10 - 1 |
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189 cm 27 272 5 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ World class boxer Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler Excellent MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, JR Adams Junior! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dani Holguin! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holguin is defended easily by Adams Junior. An attempted straight right counter from Adams Junior misses the target. Adams Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Holguin slips under a jab. Adams Junior with the inside leg kick. Holguin defending well as Adams Junior loads up on a big left hand. Holguin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Adams Junior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Holguin fails with the takedown. Holguin tries to clinch but Adams Junior moves out of range. Holguin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adams Junior misses with a straight right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams Junior closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Holguin is looking for a sweep. Holguin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Holguin works his way into side control. Holguin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round. Adams Junior tries to bench press Holguin off him but Holguin keeps the position. Holguin is looking to take a break and control but Adams Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Holguin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Adams Junior wants to control but Holguin postures up. Adams Junior tries to buck Holguin off but Holguin is having none of it. Adams Junior is not content to let Holguin control the position. Holguin tries to advance to mount but can't.
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. Holguin is working to tighten his grip on Adams Junior's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Adams Junior has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Holguin is really squeezing tight and eventually Adams Junior passes out! Holguin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dani Holguin! A victorious Dani Holguin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated JR Adams Junior had this to say: 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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45% |
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