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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Solomon Bundy (ranked 6695 p4p, 6425 weight class) and Raheem Holmes (ranked 639 p4p, 627 weight class). Raheem Holmes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Dangerous knees
Good gas tank
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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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Bundy!
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, Raheem Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bundy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bundy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holmes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bundy thinking.
Bundy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holmes to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Bundy misses.
A little jabbing left from Holmes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holmes misses with an uppercut.
Holmes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bundy can pounce on him.
Bundy walks into a jab.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Bundy.
Bundy throws a low kick but Holmes avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy tries a low kick but Holmes avoids it.
Bundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmes.
Bundy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Bundy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Holmes avoids the head kick by Bundy.
Bundy throws a nice looking combination but Holmes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bundy throws a body shot but no joy.
Bundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bundy misses with a lunging right hand
and Holmes counters with a nice body shot.
Bundy misses with a right hand
and Holmes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Bundy's shoulder, as Bundy tries to avoid the shot.
Holmes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bundy's head.
Bundy pushes Holmes up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bundy looking to slow down the pace here.
Bundy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holmes as Bundy tries to tie him up.
Holmes can't find room to land a body shot as Bundy controls the action.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Holmes trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bundy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holmes up against the ropes.
Bundy avoiding damage.
Bundy stalling against the ropes.
Bundy gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
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 Solomon Bundy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Holmes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holmes misses the jab.
Bundy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bundy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Holmes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bundy throws a nice looking combination but Holmes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bundy throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes throws out a counter right but Bundy avoids it with no problem.
Holmes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bundy finds it's way round the side to connect with Holmes's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holmes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bundy tries to keep at a distance but Holmes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holmes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bundy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holmes taking a breather.
Bundy trying to control the position but instead, Holmes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bundy into the ropes.
Holmes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Holmes misses with some punches.
Bundy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bundy dodges an elbow strike from Holmes.
Come on Holmes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Bundy blocks with his arms.
Holmes struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundy controls his hands.
Bundy misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes is trying to stall.
Come on Bundy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Holmes managing to block the knees to the body from Bundy.
Holmes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Bundy.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raheem Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bundy misses with a hook.
Bundy looks to throw the jab but Holmes is out of range.
Bundy throws a body punch but Holmes moves out of range.
Bundy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holmes rushes Bundy and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bundy lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holmes.
Bundy stalling in the clinch but Holmes improves position.
Bundy stalling.
Raheem Holmes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bundy avoiding damage.
Bundy lands a nice uppercut.
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Bundy.
Holmes looking to throw knees to the head but Bundy is blocking nicely.
Holmes tries to stall but Bundy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holmes managing to block the knees to the body from Bundy.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bundy misses with a punch to the body.
Bundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holmes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bundy managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes.
Bundy tries to land knees in the clinch but Holmes avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmes is trying to force a seperation but Bundy has the dominant position.
A short left from Holmes.
Bundy controlling the action here for a moment.
Bundy trying to control the position but instead, Holmes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bundy into the ropes.
Bundy tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Bundy back against the ropes.
Holmes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bundy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holmes misses with a knee strike.
Solomon Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes wants to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Solomon Bundy.
I think Bundy 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Raheem Holmes!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Raheem Holmes!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Raheem Holmes!
Raheem Holmes wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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