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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Alvarez (ranked 5662 p4p, 5664 weight class) and Irvin Holland (ranked 499 p4p, 500 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Solid boxing
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Irvin Holland!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Holland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holland unleashes a big counter combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Holland closes the distance and clinches.
Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holland throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a left and a right that stings Holland.
Holland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holland pulls Alvarez into guard.
Holland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom.
Holland wants to sweep but no luck.
Holland trying to control the position here.
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage.
Alvarez gets to his feet. Holland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alvarez tries to clinch but Holland moves out of range.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holland pinned against the cage. Holland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Holland!
Irvin Holland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvarez is able to avoid easily.
Holland connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez counters with a nice body shot.
Holland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Holland breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Holland.
Alvarez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holland defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push Holland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Holland breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Holland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Holland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holland fails to land the takedown.
Holland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holland keeps the fight on the outside.
Holland fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holland.
Holland swinging wildly here.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alvarez has closed the distance and engaged Holland in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Holland.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Holland, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Holland against the cage but Holland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holland fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irvin Holland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holland's waist but Holland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Holland shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holland lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holland is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Holland circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Holland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike.
Holland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holland has Alvarez pressed against the cage.
Alvarez trying to stall but Holland improves his position.
Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holland drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Holland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Holland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holland manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Holland circles away easily
and Holland counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holland pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Holland gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez darts in looking for a takedown but Holland gets double underhooks and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Holland fails to pull guard.
Holland gets control of Alvarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Holland wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holland is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvarez is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Holland pushes Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
Holland moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland jumps guard.
Holland is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holland is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvarez, into his guard.
Holland stands up and waves to Alvarez to follow him.
Holland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holland tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irvin Holland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holland darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Holland breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holland has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Holland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holland pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holland moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez fails with the takedown
and Holland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holland manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Holland. Holland gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holland scores with a one two! Alvarez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Holland sprawls well.
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holland defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push Holland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Holland's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holland shoots in but no luck this time.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holland.
Alvarez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holland lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvarez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvarez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
John Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Holland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holland pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland lands an overhand right.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Holland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holland swinging wildly here.
Holland dives in for a single leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alvarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Holland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez leaves Holland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to counter by clinching up but Holland breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holland's waist but Holland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Holland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holland misses with a leg kick
and Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holland circles away.
Holland drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
Holland controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holland breaks the clinch.
Holland forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
John Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irvin Holland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holland gets control of Alvarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irvin Holland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irvin Holland!
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