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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Holloway (ranked 2854 p4p, 3964 weight class) and Ben Kessling (ranked 280 p4p, 353 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Kessling!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holloway is fending him off so far but Kessling persists. Nope, Holloway circles away and we're back to standing.
Holloway misses with a leg kick
and Kessling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holloway throws a right hand that Kessling ducks under and follows up with a left that Kessling also avoids with ease.
Kessling fails to land the takedown.
Kessling moves into the clinch.
Kessling breaks from the clinch.
Holloway misses with the combination.
Kessling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Holloway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Kessling moves out of range.
Kessling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holloway defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holloway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kessling blocks a low kick nicely.
Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kessling doesn't manage to clinch there - Holloway circles away.
Holloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kessling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holloway defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessling moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kessling takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Kessling circles away.
Kessling has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kessling.
Kessling just leaning against Holloway, taking a breather.
Holloway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holloway throws an elbow but it misses.
Holloway wants to take the fight to the mat but Kessling manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kessling blocks the elbow strike.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway prevents the takedown attempt.
Isaiah Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Kessling.
Kessling with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kessling goes for a takedown attempt but Holloway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kessling avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kessling tries to keep at a distance but Holloway has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway misses with some punches.
Holloway really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kessling gets control of Holloway's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kessling will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Holloway lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holloway controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holloway landing with the ground and pound.
Holloway lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holloway 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.
Holloway landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holloway 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.
Kessling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holloway stopping the sweep attempt from Kessling.
Holloway lands a couple of digs.
Holloway distracts Kessling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kessling trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Holloway will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holloway lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holloway lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holloway postures up and lands a big shot to Kessling's brow.
Holloway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holloway scoring with some ground and pound.
Holloway 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.
Holloway distracts Kessling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Holloway 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.
Kessling wants to sweep but no luck.
Holloway working some strikes from top position.
Holloway working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kessling can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holloway with a nice head shot there.
Kessling tries to strike from the bottom.
Kessling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holloway is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Holloway dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holloway moves into range and clinches up with Kessling.
Holloway tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holloway tries a body shot but Kessling blocks it.
Kessling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kessling shoots in looking for a takedown but Holloway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kessling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Isaiah Holloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kessling takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holloway has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Holloway cracks a nice hook into Kessling's ribs.
Kessling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kessling takes a jab right on the kisser.
Isaiah Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Holloway moves out of range of the body kick from Kessling.
Holloway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kessling lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kessling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway tries to bum rush Kessling with a series of wild strikes but Kessling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holloway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kessling misses with a takedown attempt - Holloway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Isaiah Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Kessling.
Holloway swats away the attempt to clinch by Kessling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway swats away the attempt to clinch by Kessling.
Holloway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kessling.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holloway.
Holloway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kessling digs a good hook to Holloway's body.
Holloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kessling fails to land the takedown.
Holloway avoids the head kick by Kessling.
Isaiah Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holloway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Isaiah Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holloway wants to slow Kessling down by chopping away at his legs.
Holloway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kessling throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Holloway scores with a punch to the head.
Holloway is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kessling shoots in looking for a takedown but Holloway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kessling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holloway tries to bum rush Kessling with a series of wild strikes but Kessling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kessling avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kessling checks a low kick from Holloway.
Kessling wants to counter with a clinch but Holloway pushes him away.
Holloway bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kessling's head.
Holloway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kessling has time to react.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holloway.
Holloway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kessling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holloway finds it's way round the side to connect with Kessling's head.
Holloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kessling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kessling can do to turn this around?
Holloway connects with the punch.
Holloway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kessling circles away quickly and effectively.
Kessling wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway misses with a low kick.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kessling moves away.
Kessling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holloway defends it well.
No joy there for Holloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kessling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holloway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kessling shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holloway counters by moving into the clinch.
Holloway stalling the fight.
Kessling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kessling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway loads up on a big right hand but Kessling slips the punch.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch but Kessling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holloway digs a good body shot into Kessling's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Holloway.
Holloway tries to clinch up but Kessling circles away and keeps his distance.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kessling moves away.
Kessling throws a sloppy head kick and Holloway moves out of range easily.
Kessling fails with the takedown.
Kessling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holloway swivels and escapes.
Kessling throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range.
Kessling is breathing heavily.
Kessling takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kessling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holloway tries to clinch but Kessling moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Holloway dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Holloway.
Holloway misses with a low kick as Kessling jumps back.
Holloway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kessling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kessling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch lands to the side of Kessling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holloway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kessling gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holloway swats away the attempt to clinch by Kessling.
Kessling tries for a takedown but Holloway circles away easily
and Holloway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holloway misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessling on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kessling shoots in and drives through. Holloway sprawls well.
Kessling tries to keep at a distance but Holloway has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway breaks the clinch.
Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Kessling avoids them all with ease.
Holloway misses with a double jab.
Kessling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Holloway finds it's way through Kessling's defenses.
Kessling dodges the punch combination from Holloway.
Kessling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holloway counters with a straight right hand.
Isaiah Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Kessling.
Kessling throws a head kick that misses.
Kessling shoots in and drives through. Holloway sprawls well.
Kessling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holloway lands a nice shot that snaps Kessling's head back.
Kessling walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Holloway connects with a right hand. Kessling shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kessling in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway throws a combination that misses
and Kessling counters with a series of strikes. Holloway will be more careful next time no doubt.
Holloway takes a swing at Kessling's ribcage but misses.
Kessling raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holloway tries to bum rush Kessling with a series of wild strikes but Kessling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
Kessling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Holloway kicks Kessling off and gets to his feet.
Holloway connects with a body shot.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kessling was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Holloway tests Kessling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kessling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holloway but Holloway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holloway scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holloway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kessling circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Holloway. Those never looked like landing.
Kessling takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kessling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holloway.
Kessling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Kessling avoids them all with ease.
Holloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Kessling.
Sloppy strikes from Holloway. Those never looked like landing.
Kessling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holloway blocks a head kick by Kessling.
Kessling shoots for a takedown but Holloway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holloway lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kessling is looking to clinch but Holloway is avoiding it.
Holloway throws a series of strikes that have Kessling backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holloway sizes up Kessling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kessling is defended easily by Holloway.
Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kessling, pushing him back against the cage.
Holloway stops a takedown attempt from Kessling.
Isaiah Holloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Kessling drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holloway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kessling pulls guard successfully.
Ben Kessling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kessling isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Holloway stacks Kessling on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Holloway!
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaiah Holloway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holloway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaiah Holloway!
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