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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DeShaun Holton Jr (ranked 4922 p4p, 4575 weight class) and Fekkus Lasombra (ranked 580 p4p, 547 weight class). Holton Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is D12 - Purple Hills. Fekkus Lasombra is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, DeShaun Holton Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fekkus Lasombra!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holton Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lasombra counters by clinching up.
Holton Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Lasombra backwards.
We've been informed that Lasombra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lasombra lands a hook that snaps the head of Holton Jr backwards.
Holton Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Lasombra.
A nice left hand lands by Lasombra.
Holton Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lasombra struggles to land a body shot inside as Holton Jr controls his hands.
Lasombra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holton Jr.
Holton Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasombra tries to work over Holton Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holton Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holton Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lasombra controls the action.
Holton Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lasombra's elbow.
Lasombra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holton Jr backwards.
Holton Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holton Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasombra tries to work over Holton Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Holton Jr fails to land.
Lasombra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holton Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Lasombra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holton Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holton Jr blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lasombra.
Holton Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lasombra tries to throw a body punch but Holton Jr avoids it by throwing Lasombra back against the cage.
Holton Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holton Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Lasombra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holton Jr.
Lasombra blocks an uppercut.
Holton Jr blocks a body shot from Lasombra.
Lasombra swings wildly with an uppercut but Holton Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holton Jr tries a body shot but Lasombra blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasombra manages to break the clinch.
Lasombra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holton Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lasombra keeps the fight on the outside.
Holton Jr darts in and clinches Lasombra up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Holton Jr.
Lasombra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lasombra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holton Jr throws the left hand but Lasombra avoids the punch easily.
Lasombra connects with a single shot there.
Holton Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Holton Jr misses with the head strike.
Holton Jr throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holton Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lasombra misses with a body punch.
Lasombra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lasombra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lasombra can't find room to land a body shot as Holton Jr controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that DeShaun Holton Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Holton Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lasombra scores with a sloppy right hand. Holton Jr should have avoided that one.
It looks like DeShaun Holton Jr has been cut.
Lasombra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holton Jr.
Holton Jr pushes Lasombra up against the cage in a clinch.
Holton Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holton Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Holton Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Holton Jr.
Lasombra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holton Jr blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Holton Jr.
Holton Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holton Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Holton Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lasombra backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasombra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lasombra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lasombra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lasombra scores with a hook to the body.
Holton Jr tries a body shot but Lasombra blocks it.
Nice body punch from Lasombra - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Holton Jr fails to land.
Holton Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Holton Jr blocking some punches.
Lasombra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holton Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lasombra.
Holton Jr tries a body shot but Lasombra blocks it.
Lasombra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holton Jr or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Holton Jr.
Holton Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeShaun Holton Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lasombra lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lasombra.
Holton Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lasombra backwards.
Holton Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lasombra controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holton Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holton Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Holton Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Holton Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lasombra controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Holton Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holton Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lasombra.
Lasombra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holton Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lasombra.
Holton Jr tries a body shot but Lasombra blocks it.
Lasombra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holton Jr prevents a body shot from Lasombra.
Holton Jr misses with a body punch.
Holton Jr is working Lasombra over against the cage.
Holton Jr is leaning against Lasombra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lasombra stalling in the clinch but Holton Jr improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holton Jr.
Holton Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShaun Holton Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DeShaun Holton Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Holton Jr jabs Lasombra right on the nose. Lasombra blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Fekkus Lasombra has been cut.
Holton Jr has managed to clinch.
Lasombra lands an uppercut.
Lasombra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holton Jr misses with a body punch.
Lasombra blocks an uppercut.
Holton Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holton Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lasombra's elbow.
Lasombra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lasombra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lasombra slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holton Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Lasombra.
Holton Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holton Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holton Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lasombra controls his hands.
Lasombra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holton Jr is keeping busy.
Holton Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Holton Jr on the inside.
Lasombra tries to work over Holton Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holton Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lasombra blocks a body shot from Holton Jr.
Holton Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lasombra's elbow.
DeShaun Holton Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lasombra trying to control the position but instead, Holton Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lasombra into the cage.
Holton Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holton Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holton Jr blocks a body shot from Lasombra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasombra is looking to control Holton Jr's arms but Holton Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lasombra has his back to the cage.
Lasombra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lasombra can't find room to land a body shot as Holton Jr controls the action.
Lasombra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holton Jr gets a clinch.
Lasombra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holton Jr working aggressively here.
Lasombra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Holton Jr.
Lasombra lands a nice shot to the body.
Fekkus Lasombra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holton Jr digs a right hand underneath Lasombra's ribcage. Lasombra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeShaun Holton Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holton Jr, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShaun Holton Jr!
A victorious DeShaun Holton Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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