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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Omnikov (ranked 5021 p4p, 25270 weight class) and Maxwell Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell Holiday will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ruslan Omnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maxwell Holiday!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omnikov looks to land a right hand but Holiday moved out of range.
Holiday shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Omnikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Omnikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holiday wants to stand but Omnikov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Omnikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holiday won't allow Omnikov to sweep him here.
Holiday trying to control the position from guard on top but Omnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Omnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holiday trying to control the position from guard on top but Omnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omnikov pulls Holiday in close to his closed guard and prevents Holiday from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holiday shoots in for a double leg but Omnikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holiday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Omnikov's waist but Omnikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holiday off to one side.
Omnikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holiday counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holiday throwing shots but Omnikov is blocking nicely.
Omnikov is concentrating on defense, preventing Holiday from advancing position.
Holiday is looking to advance position but Omnikov won't allow it.
Omnikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holiday looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Omnikov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Omnikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Omnikov tries to get out of the position.
Holiday content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omnikov tries to roll over but Holiday keeps him under control.
Omnikov keeping hold of Holiday's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday is just content to waste time from the top position. Omnikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Holiday trying to control but Omnikov is working from the bottom.
Holiday wants to stand and escape but instead Omnikov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Omnikov won't allow Holiday to sweep him here.
Omnikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holiday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holiday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holiday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Omnikov is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Holiday scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Omnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holiday.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holiday slips under a jab.
Holiday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holiday closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Omnikov to the mat! Omnikov manages to get full guard.
Omnikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Holiday dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holiday moves into the clinch.
Holiday is trying to break the clinch but Omnikov has him pressed against the cage.
Holiday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holiday is looking for a takedown.
Omnikov stalling.
Omnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Holiday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omnikov has Holiday pushed against the cage.
Holiday throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holiday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday goes for a takedown in the clinch but Omnikov prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Omnikov fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Omnikov.
Omnikov just leaning against Holiday, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omnikov is struggling to control the position.
Omnikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ruslan Omnikov.
Holiday dives in for a single leg takedown but Omnikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruslan Omnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Holiday.
Holiday goes for a double leg but Omnikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Omnikov continues to drive forward.
Holiday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Omnikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holiday somewhat.
Ruslan Omnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omnikov gets tackled into the cage by Holiday. Holiday maintains the clinch.
Omnikov effectively controlling the action here.
Holiday is trying to force a seperation but Omnikov has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holiday.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omnikov prevents the takedown attempt.
Omnikov has Holiday pressed against the cage.
Holiday goes for a takedown in the clinch but Omnikov prevents it.
Holiday is trying to drag Omnikov to the mat but Omnikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Omnikov misses with the head strike.
Omnikov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holiday tries to circle away but Omnikov has him pinned against the cage.
Omnikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Omnikov avoiding damage.
Holiday has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Omnikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holiday is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holiday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Holiday has Omnikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Omnikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Omnikov just leaning against Holiday, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Omnikov fails to land.
Omnikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omnikov just leaning against Holiday, taking a breather.
Omnikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holiday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Omnikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Holiday looking for a takedown.
Omnikov misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Omnikov.
Holiday is working for takedown but Omnikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holiday throws an elbow but misses.
Holiday wants to take the fight to the mat but Omnikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holiday wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Omnikov fails to land.
Omnikov stalling.
Holiday is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Omnikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Omnikov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Omnikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omnikov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omnikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Omnikov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Omnikov throws a lazy right hand but Holiday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Omnikov tries to sprawl but Holiday drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Omnikov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Holiday is looking to take a break and control but Omnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday seems to be working for a kimura but Omnikov defends the submission attempt.
Holiday wants to pass the guard but Omnikov is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omnikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Holiday from advancing to side control.
Holiday is trying to control. Omnikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Omnikov clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Omnikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Omnikov has Holiday pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Omnikov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Omnikov misses with a punch to the body.
Holiday misses with some punches.
Holiday is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Omnikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holiday's elbow.
Holiday goes for a takedown attempt but Omnikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Holiday gets the takedown into side control.
Omnikov regains half guard.
Omnikov is pressing down on Holiday's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omnikov has a closed guard, preventing Holiday from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Omnikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Holiday can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Omnikov controls the pace.
Omnikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Omnikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Holiday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Omnikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxwell Holiday.
I think Holiday 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maxwell Holiday!
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energy
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RATING
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