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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calidale Holiday (ranked 4015 p4p, 3640 weight class) and Konstantin Abakumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Holiday might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stranger Things Theme Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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 Hilo, Calidale Holiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Abakumov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abakumov has a takedown stuffed.
Abakumov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holiday counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holiday wants to control from the top but Abakumov keeps moving.
Holiday is working Abakumov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holiday wants to get up but he can't break Abakumov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Abakumov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Holiday has passed into side control.
Holiday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holiday working the ground and pound.
Abakumov is looking to regain half guard here but Holiday keeps moving and retains side control.
Holiday works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Abakumov is trying to get back to half guard.
Holiday works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Holiday cracks Abakumov with a big right hand but Abakumov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abakumov trying to remain calm as Holiday controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abakumov is trying to improve his position.
Holiday lands some shots froms side control.
Abakumov is looking for a sweep.
Holiday working the head and body with strikes.
Abakumov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Holiday lands a nice forearm strike.
Holiday is chipping away with strikes.
Abakumov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Abakumov is refusing to be controlled, as Holiday sits in half guard.
Abakumov is trying to get back to full guard.
Holiday takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abakumov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Abakumov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holiday landing with the ground and pound.
Holiday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abakumov has momentary wrist control but Holiday slips an elbow through the middle.
Holiday looking to pass the guard.
Abakumov punching to the body, from the bottom.
Abakumov keeping moving, preventing Holiday from controlling successfully.
Holiday seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abakumov looking for a sweep. Not yet Abakumov, not yet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holiday engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holiday wants to control from the top but Abakumov keeps moving.
Holiday preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abakumov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holiday postures up and lands a big shot to Abakumov's brow.
Abakumov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holiday controls the pace.
Abakumov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holiday's guard.
Holiday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abakumov looking to pass the guard.
Abakumov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abakumov stopping the sweep attempt from Holiday.
Abakumov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Abakumov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abakumov chips away with some ground and pound.
Holiday is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Abakumov tries to free his leg and advance position but Holiday is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abakumov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abakumov stops Holiday from standing up.
Abakumov throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely.
Abakumov throws a big elbow that misses.
Abakumov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holiday wants to control but Abakumov postures up.
Holiday taking a bit of punishment here - Abakumov scoring with strikes.
The strikes coming from Abakumov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Abakumov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abakumov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Abakumov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Holiday is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calidale Holiday dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Abakumov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holiday sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abakumov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holiday looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Abakumov lands an elbow.
Abakumov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Holiday manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holiday is looking to escape.
Holiday taking some punishment here, with Abakumov in his half guard.
Abakumov is pressing down on Holiday's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holiday is holding on for now.
Holiday is looking to improve his position.
Abakumov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Holiday to regain full guard.
Abakumov throws an elbow that misses. Holiday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abakumov's guard. Nice move by Holiday!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holiday landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abakumov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abakumov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Holiday wants to stand and escape but Abakumov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abakumov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abakumov wants to pass the guard but Holiday is keeping the position.
Abakumov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abakumov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holiday is keeping the position for now.
Abakumov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abakumov stands and throws Holiday's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abakumov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holiday managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Abakumov.
Abakumov working the body and head with strikes.
Abakumov is trying to move to mount but Holiday reverses beautifully and ends up in Abakumov's guard.
Abakumov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Abakumov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abakumov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holiday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holiday keeping full guard, as Abakumov tries to pass.
Holiday wants to stand up but Abakumov is controlling him.
Abakumov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holiday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holiday has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abakumov throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely.
Holiday working a defensive guard here.
Abakumov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abakumov throws a big elbow that misses.
Abakumov being controlled here momentarily.
Abakumov throws a big elbow that misses.
Abakumov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holiday's guard.
Abakumov wants to free his trapped foot but Holiday is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abakumov lands with a punch from half guard.
Abakumov trying to pass the guard but Holiday defending well.
Holiday blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abakumov.
Abakumov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holiday with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abakumov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abakumov wants to free his trapped foot but Holiday is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Abakumov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abakumov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holiday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abakumov slips a nice elbow through Holiday's hands, connecting with Holiday's forehead.
Abakumov slips a nice elbow through Holiday's hands, connecting with Holiday's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Abakumov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Abakumov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Abakumov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abakumov throws a strike but Holiday avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Holiday working a defensive guard here.
Abakumov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abakumov postures up.
Holiday wants to get back to his feet but Abakumov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abakumov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abakumov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holiday with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abakumov thows a huge punch but Holiday dodges it nicely.
Holiday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abakumov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Konstantin Abakumov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abakumov prevents Holiday from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abakumov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abakumov lands a nice short elbow.
Abakumov trying to advance position but Holiday counters by regaining guard.
Holiday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abakumov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abakumov throws a big elbow that misses.
Abakumov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Abakumov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abakumov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holiday is trying to control the position but Abakumov postures up.
Abakumov throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holiday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holiday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abakumov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Holiday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abakumov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holiday's head.
Abakumov wants to pass the guard but Holiday is keeping the position.
Abakumov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abakumov throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely.
Holiday keeping full guard, as Abakumov tries to pass.
Holiday looking for a sweep. Not yet Holiday, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abakumov throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Holiday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abakumov.
Abakumov passes into half guard.
Abakumov working the head and body with strikes.
Abakumov looks to land a strike but Holiday avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Abakumov wants to pass the guard but Holiday is keeping the position.
Abakumov working some strikes from top position.
Abakumov throws a strike but Holiday rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Abakumov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holiday is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abakumov keeping moving, preventing Holiday from controlling successfully.
Abakumov looking for a sweep. Not yet Abakumov, not yet.
Holiday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holiday stopping the sweep attempt from Abakumov.
Holiday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holiday preventing the sweep.
Holiday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holiday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abakumov looking for a sweep. Not yet Abakumov, not yet.
Holiday pushing down on Abakumov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Abakumov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abakumov 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Abakumov!
Konstantin Abakumov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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