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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Holland (ranked 24987 p4p, 5080 weight class) and Thorin Eikeskjold (ranked 731 p4p, 575 weight class). The key to victory for Rick Holland has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Holland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thorin Eikeskjold!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikeskjold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holland thuds a left hand into Eikeskjold's body.
Holland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eikeskjold.
Holland wants to clinch.
Holland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eikeskjold avoids the body shot from Holland.
Eikeskjold looking to score a takedown here. Holland is defending well but Eikeskjold drives through and ends up in Holland's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eikeskjold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikeskjold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eikeskjold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikeskjold wants to control from the top but Holland keeps moving.
Holland wants to sweep but no luck.
Eikeskjold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holland doesn't manage to clinch there - Eikeskjold circles away.
Holland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.
Holland rushes Eikeskjold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Eikeskjold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holland prevents it.
Holland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eikeskjold or not.
Eikeskjold looks winded!
Eikeskjold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holland pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rick Holland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorin Eikeskjold.
Holland clinches with his opponent.
Eikeskjold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eikeskjold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holland prevents it.
Holland can't find room to land a body shot as Eikeskjold controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland struggles to land a body shot inside as Eikeskjold controls his hands.
Holland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holland lands with a right to the head.
Eikeskjold has Holland pressed against the cage.
Holland misses with a punch to the body.
Holland scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Holland as the two fighters clinch.
Holland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holland pushes Eikeskjold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holland lands with a short shot to the head.
Holland lands with a right to the head.
Holland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland pushes Eikeskjold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holland lands a hook that snaps the head of Eikeskjold backwards.
Holland lands a body punch.
Holland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eikeskjold prevents a body shot from Holland.
Eikeskjold is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holland.
Holland misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Holland.
Holland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eikeskjold backwards.
Holland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holland gets underhooks to prevent Eikeskjold's takedown attempt.
Holland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Eikeskjold wants a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Holland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Holland moves into the clinch.
Eikeskjold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eikeskjold.
Holland digs a right hand into Eikeskjold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eikeskjold's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Holland.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holland.
Still in the clinch, Holland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Holland.
Holland lands with a right to the head.
Holland scores with a shot to the side of Eikeskjold's head.
Holland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eikeskjold.
Holland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Holland.
Holland can't find room to land a body shot as Eikeskjold controls the action.
Eikeskjold is breathing heavily.
Eikeskjold has Holland pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Eikeskjold pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Holland tumbling to the mat - Eikeskjold dives into Holland's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikeskjold trying to control the position from guard on top but Holland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holland is controlling Eikeskjold's posture.
Holland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eikeskjold on the ground.
Eikeskjold trying to control the position from guard on top but Holland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holland tries to clinch but Eikeskjold is having none of it.
Rick Holland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooh!!! Holland has knocked Eikeskjold down with a huge combo! Holland steps away and waves a wobbly Eikeskjold back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Thorin Eikeskjold has been cut.
Holland slaps away a takedown attempt from Eikeskjold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eikeskjold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eikeskjold with a poor takedown
and Holland moves into the clinch.
Rick Holland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorin Eikeskjold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland is working Eikeskjold over against the cage.
Holland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holland is leaning against Eikeskjold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holland lands a nice uppercut.
Holland misses with a body punch.
Holland lands a left hand.
Holland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eikeskjold wants a takedown.
Eikeskjold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holland works on Eikeskjold's body with a couple of short punches.
Holland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holland lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Holland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holland scores with a shoulder strike.
Holland lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Holland.
Eikeskjold prevents a body shot from Holland.
Rick Holland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holland tries to throw a body punch but Eikeskjold avoids it by throwing Holland back against the cage.
Holland tries a body shot but Eikeskjold blocks it.
A short uppercut from Holland.
Holland lands a body shot.
Holland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eikeskjold can do to turn this around?
Eikeskjold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holland scores with a shoulder strike.
Holland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eikeskjold can't get the takedown.
Eikeskjold looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Holland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thorin Eikeskjold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Holland digs a good hook to Eikeskjold's body.
Holland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holland misses with a few strikes there.
Eikeskjold throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eikeskjold is in Holland's guard.
Holland has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Eikeskjold off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Thorin Eikeskjold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holland is looking to wear down Eikeskjold with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eikeskjold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eikeskjold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holland lands with a good body shot.
Holland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holland closes the distance and pushes Eikeskjold back into the cage.
Holland lands with a right to the head.
Holland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eikeskjold letting Holland take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Holland.
Eikeskjold prevents a body shot from Holland.
Eikeskjold has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Eikeskjold can't get the takedown.
A short left from Holland.
Holland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eikeskjold backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Eikeskjold looking for a takedown.
Rick Holland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorin Eikeskjold.
A left hand lands to the body for Holland.
Holland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holland prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikeskjold is trying to drag Holland to the mat but Holland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Holland tries to work over Eikeskjold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holland scores with a shoulder strike.
Holland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holland tries to score a body lock takedown but Eikeskjold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holland works on Eikeskjold's body with a couple of short punches.
Holland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eikeskjold can't get the takedown.
Holland struggles to land a body shot inside as Eikeskjold controls his hands.
Eikeskjold wants a takedown.
Holland lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland lands a shot to the body.
Holland can't find room to land a body shot as Eikeskjold controls the action.
Holland lands an uppercut.
Holland scores with a shoulder strike.
Holland tries a body shot but Eikeskjold blocks it.
Eikeskjold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holland after a bit of a struggle.
A short uppercut from Holland.
Rick Holland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eikeskjold wants a takedown but no success here.
Eikeskjold looking to stall.
Holland digs a right hand underneath Eikeskjold's ribcage. Eikeskjold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holland tries a body shot but Eikeskjold blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikeskjold misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holland.
Holland tries to work over Eikeskjold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holland misses with some punches.
Holland stops a takedown attempt from Eikeskjold.
Eikeskjold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Holland is defending well.
Holland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eikeskjold backwards.
Eikeskjold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holland after a bit of a struggle.
Thorin Eikeskjold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Holland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holland, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Holland!
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energy
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