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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dollaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Holtra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cain Dollaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thiago Holtra!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holtra gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dollaway to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dollaway wants to control from the top but Holtra keeps moving.
Holtra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dollaway is one step ahead there.
Dollaway throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holtra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dollaway manages to get himself to full guard.
Holtra stands up and waves to Dollaway to follow him.
Dollaway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holtra moves in looking to clinch but Dollaway pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollaway scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dollaway.
Dollaway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dollaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Dollaway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holtra in his tracks.
Dollaway lands a head shot.
Dollaway misses with a head kick.
Holtra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dollaway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dollaway throws a front kick aimed at Holtra's knee but Holtra avoids it well.
Dollaway keeps the fight on the outside.
Dollaway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dollaway is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dollaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holtra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dollaway is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dollaway connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Dollaway lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holtra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dollaway throws a solid leg kick but Holtra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dollaway.
Dollaway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cain Dollaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dollaway moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holtra takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holtra checks a leg kick nicely.
Dollaway lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dollaway lands with a hook. Holtra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dollaway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holtra drops his hands momentarily and Dollaway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dollaway scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dollaway tries a head kick but it misses.
Dollaway moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holtra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dollaway counters with a nice uppercut.
Dollaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holtra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dollaway lands a nice hook to Holtra's body. Holtra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holtra looks gassed!
Holtra leaves Dollaway with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holtra throws a head kick but Dollaway moves out of range.
Dollaway is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holtra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dollaway keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Dollaway misses.
Dollaway looks to land a combination. Holtra sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dollaway connects with a looping right hand.
Dollaway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dollaway shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holtra defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Dollaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holtra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dollaway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dollaway misses with a wild combination.
Holtra has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holtra moves in looking to clinch but Dollaway pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dollaway!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holtra tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dollaway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holtra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dollaway.
Dollaway throws a nice looking combination but Holtra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Dollaway 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.
Dollaway wants to land a leg kick but Holtra is out of range.
Dollaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holtra blocks a head kick by Dollaway.
Holtra darts in and clinches Dollaway up against the cage.
Holtra misses with a knee to the head.
Dollaway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holtra has him pressed against the cage.
Holtra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dollaway is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holtra is trying to drag Dollaway to the mat but Dollaway just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dollaway blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dollaway looking for a takedown.
Holtra lands an elbow inside.
Holtra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dollaway swats away the attempt to clinch by Holtra.
Holtra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holtra is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtra tries to close the distance and clinch but Dollaway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holtra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dollaway displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dollaway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holtra swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Dollaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dollaway lands a lovely overhand right.
Holtra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dollaway, as that shot connected.
Holtra clinches up with Dollaway and pushes him back against the cage.
Holtra leaning his opponent against the cage.
Holtra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holtra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holtra is looking to control Dollaway's arms but Dollaway gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holtra has his back to the cage.
Holtra wants to break free but Dollaway has control.
Dollaway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holtra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dollaway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dollaway is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holtra gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dollaway drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holtra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dollaway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cain Dollaway is winning the standup battle so far.
Holtra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dollaway scores with a hook.
Dollaway lands a jab.
Holtra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dollaway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dollaway scores with a one two! Holtra had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dollaway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dollaway connects with a single shot there.
Dollaway wants to slow Holtra down by chopping away at his legs.
Holtra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dollaway scores with a sloppy right hand. Holtra should have avoided that one.
Holtra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holtra moves in looking to clinch but Dollaway pushes him off.
Holtra is looking to clinch but Dollaway is avoiding it.
Holtra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dollaway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dollaway lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Holtra backs up against the cage.
Dollaway shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holtra but Holtra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dollaway throws a head kick that misses.
Dollaway clobbers Holtra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dollaway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dollaway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dollaway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dollaway scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dollaway throws out a leg kick but Holtra moves out of range and Dollaway only half commits.
Holtra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dollaway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Dollaway dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Holtra tries to clinch up but Dollaway circles away and keeps his distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holtra.
Dollaway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dollaway misses with a takedown attempt - Holtra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dollaway lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Dollaway lands.
Dollaway lands the left hand.
Dollaway throws a leg kick
and Holtra counters with a thumping low kick.
Dollaway scores with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Dollaway.
Dollaway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holtra tries to move into range but Dollaway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Dollaway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holtra doesn't seem phased though.
Holtra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dollaway throws a leg kick
and Holtra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Holtra lands a knee to the body.
Dollaway tries to break the clinch but Holtra is controlling the position.
Holtra cracks Dollaway with a nice body shot.
Holtra tries to land a knee to the head but Dollaway blocks with his arms.
Holtra prevents the takedown attempt.
Dollaway tries to break free but Holtra pushes him back against the cage.
Holtra misses with a knee to the head.
Dollaway takes an elbow to the temple.
Holtra jumps into guard, dragging Dollaway to the mat.
Holtra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dollaway trying to control but Holtra is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dollaway stopping the sweep attempt from Holtra.
Dollaway postures up in Holtra's guard and throws a big left but Holtra blocks it.
Holtra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dollaway defends well.
Dollaway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Holtra needs to keep his hands up - Dollaway had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dollaway misses with a few strikes there.
Holtra tries to clinch but Dollaway moves out of range.
Dollaway tests Holtra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holtra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dollaway scores with a one two! Holtra had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Holtra tries to clinch but Dollaway moves out of range.
Dollaway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dollaway misses with a double jab.
Dollaway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holtra counters with a head kick.
Holtra fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dollaway looks to throw a body kick
and Holtra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holtra.
Cain Dollaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dollaway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dollaway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holtra just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Dollaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dollaway jumps guard but Holtra stands there with Dollaway around his waist. Dollaway gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dollaway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Holtra fails to land.
Dollaway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holtra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dollaway is defending well for now.
Dollaway blocks an elbow strike.
Thiago Holtra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holtra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dollaway is defending well for now.
Dollaway is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holtra gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dollaway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holtra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dollaway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holtra has him pressed against the cage.
Holtra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dollaway avoids it.
Holtra missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cain Dollaway.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dollaway, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Dollaway!
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energy
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