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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calidale Holiday (ranked 3527 p4p, 3014 weight class) and Hank Robinson (ranked 409 p4p, 362 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Holiday might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stranger Things Theme Song. Calidale Holiday has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Calidale Holiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holiday to the ground. Robinson is now in Holiday's guard.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely.
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
Holiday wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Robinson throws an elbow that misses. Holiday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robinson's guard. Nice move by Holiday!
We've been hearing that Holiday has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holiday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holiday with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday prevents Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Robinson trying to control the position here.
Holiday distracts Robinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday throwing strikes from guard but Robinson blocks nicely.
Holiday wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Holiday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holiday cracks Robinson with a solid left hand.
Holiday stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Holiday works over Robinson with some ground and pound from guard.
Holiday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Holiday controlling him for the moment.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Robinson working some strikes from top position.
Robinson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Holiday keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Holiday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Holiday looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Holiday looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Holiday!
Holiday trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Robinson wants to control but Holiday postures up.
Robinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holiday haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday working away.
Robinson manages to get back to half guard.
Holiday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holiday.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Holiday is very close to passing his half guard.
Holiday is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holiday looks to land a strike but Robinson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Holiday trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holiday is working Robinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Robinson trying to control but Holiday is working from the bottom.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robinson trying to control but Holiday is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Calidale Holiday will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holiday takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holiday leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robinson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holiday was covering up waiting for the punch and Robinson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson postures up in Holiday's guard and throws a big left but Holiday blocks it.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Holiday managing to control the position.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson postures up in Holiday's guard and throws a big left but Holiday blocks it.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holiday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robinson prevents Holiday from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holiday shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holiday closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Holiday pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robinson scores with a jab to the head.
Holiday stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holiday wants it to stay on the feet.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holiday takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice sprawl there from Holiday as Robinson shoots in.
Calidale Holiday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Robinson.
Holiday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Holiday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Holiday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Holiday counters with a three punch combo that has Robinson backing up. Robinson nods at Holiday to acknowledge the strikes.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holiday.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Holiday moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson drives through with a takedown into Holiday's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Holiday has control of Robinson's left arm, preventing Robinson from doing any damage.
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holiday is adopting a defensive guard.
Holiday on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holiday tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday pushes Robinson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Robinson.
Robinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson throwing strikes but Holiday manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holiday working away.
Holiday grinds an elbow into Robinson's temple.
Holiday throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson is trying to control Holiday's posture but Holiday avoids it.
An elbow from Holiday crashes against the mat.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holiday's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Calidale Holiday will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Robinson dives in and grabs Holiday's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holiday pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Calidale Holiday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robinson misses with a hook to the body
and Holiday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robinson won't be happy with that.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Holiday throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Robinson tries to buck Holiday off but Holiday is having none of it.
Robinson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Holiday is very close to passing his half guard.
Holiday working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holiday's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holiday's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Holiday!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson missing with strikes from the back.
Calidale Holiday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson is hanging on to Holiday's back as he tries to escape.
Robinson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson misses with an elbow to the head.
Even with his hooks in, Robinson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Holiday trying to get back to his feet but Robinson is in full control for now.
Robinson is punishing Holiday with some ground and pound.
Holiday is trying to get back to his feet but Robinson has full control of the position and if anything, Holiday has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Holiday defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Robinson's arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with an elbow to the head.
Robinson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Robinson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Robinson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Robinson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Holiday defending well as Robinson loads up on a big left hand.
Holiday is looking to counter the offense by Robinson and move into the clinch.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Robinson looks to move away, Holiday throws a big counter combo but Robinson just gets out of the way.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Holiday is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a head shot. Holiday uses the momentum to regain guard.
Robinson is in close to Holiday's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Holiday keeps moving.
Robinson chips away with some ground and pound.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holiday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calidale Holiday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holiday lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Holiday throws a strike but Robinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holiday seems keen to control Robinson's posture.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holiday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson.
Hank Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses.
Robinson scoring with some ground and pound.
Robinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holiday is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holiday has escaped and now he's on top!
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holiday defends well.
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holiday defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holiday 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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