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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Holmberg (ranked 2384 p4p, 1474 weight class) and Jayilton Almeda (ranked 280 p4p, 190 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Holmberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jayilton Almeda!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeda gets caught napping as Holmberg dives in and scores a takedown. Almeda manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmberg stopping the sweep attempt from Almeda.
Almeda trying to keep a closed guard but Holmberg is proving a slippery customer.
Holmberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Almeda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holmberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holmberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeda pulls Holmberg in close to prevent any damage.
Holmberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Almeda wants to stand up but Holmberg is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmberg trying to control but Almeda is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holmberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Almeda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Tim Holmberg has been cut.
Almeda looks to throw the jab but Holmberg is out of range.
Almeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holmberg's hands.
Almeda throws a body punch but Holmberg moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Almeda as Holmberg shoots in.
Jab by Almeda.
Holmberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Holmberg throws a lazy right hand but Almeda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holmberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Almeda misses with a head kick.
Holmberg ducks under a wild hook from Almeda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeda misses with an uppercut. Holmberg saw that one coming.
Holmberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Holmberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holmberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Almeda scores with a jab. Holmberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Almeda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Almeda drops his shoulder and cracks Holmberg with a huge uppercut! Holmberg goes down! Can Almeda finish him?
Tim Holmberg's cut is getting worse.
Almeda is pushing down on Holmberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holmberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Almeda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Holmberg is looking for a sweep. Almeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Almeda not doing much here.
Holmberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holmberg.
Almeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Almeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmberg is keeping the position for now.
Holmberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Almeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Holmberg is trying to control the position but Almeda postures up.
Almeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmberg is controlling Almeda's posture.
Almeda trying to control but Holmberg is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Almeda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Almeda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Almeda trying to control from half guard but Holmberg is working away.
Holmberg is looking for a sweep. Almeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holmberg is working hard here to advance position.
Holmberg punching from the bottom.
Holmberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holmberg keeping moving, preventing Almeda from controlling successfully.
Holmberg throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Almeda pushes down on Holmberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holmberg is looking to control Almeda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmberg avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayilton Almeda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Holmberg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holmberg fails with the takedown.
Holmberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holmberg is defended easily by Almeda.
Holmberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Almeda throws a counter combo.
Holmberg avoids the head kick by Almeda.
Almeda swings for the body but Holmberg moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Almeda, as that shot connected.
Holmberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Holmberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmberg throws a nice looking combination but Almeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Almeda throws an overhand right that lands on Holmberg's shoulder, as Holmberg tries to avoid the shot.
Almeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmberg moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmberg scores with a three punch combo!
Tim Holmberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Almeda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Almeda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Almeda finds it's way through Holmberg's defenses.
Holmberg slips under a jab.
Almeda misses with an uppercut. Holmberg saw that one coming.
Holmberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holmberg scores with a punch to the head.
Jayilton Almeda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Almeda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almeda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Almeda steps into range and cracks Holmberg with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Holmberg flops backwards and Almeda dives into his guard looking to finish!
Holmberg is rocked!
Tim Holmberg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Almeda passes into half guard.
Oh Holmberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Almeda has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holmberg takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Almeda's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayilton Almeda!
During a confident post fight interview, Jayilton Almeda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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