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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinton Evans is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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250 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Evans!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Holmes misses.
Holmes instigates a clinch.
Holmes lands a left hand.
It looks like Quinton Evans has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holmes.
Holmes lands a shot to the body.
Holmes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evans up against the cage.
Holmes gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Holmes.
Holmes has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes lands a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holmes.
Holmes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Holmes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holmes'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Holmes.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes scores with a body shot.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Good exchange - Holmes coming out on top.
John Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holmes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holmes stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holmes stalls.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holmes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holmes'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Holmes.
Holmes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holmes smiles and moves away.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Holmes closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Holmes.
Holmes taking a breather.
Evans tries for a takedown. No joy.
John Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Evans.
Holmes cracks Evans with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Evans's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Evans misses.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Evans throws a sloppy body shot
and Holmes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmes closes the distance and pushes Evans back into the cage.
Holmes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Holmes seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Holmes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Holmes - that landed with a thud.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Holmes taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Holmes.
Holmes moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holmes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Holmes.
Holmes avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Holmes.
Holmes has Evans pressed against the cage.
Evans has Holmes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holmes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Holmes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Holmes.
Holmes lands a nice looking body shot.
Holmes moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holmes controlling the action here for a moment.
Holmes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Holmes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Holmes.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Evans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Evans persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmes lands a jab.
Holmes lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.
Holmes misses with a hook.
Evans throws a combination that misses
and Holmes counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Holmes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Evans's cut.
That's time! Holmes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Holmes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holmes instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Holmes scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Holmes.
Evans takes a shot to the head.
John Holmes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holmes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evans.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holmes lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes controlling the action here for a moment.
Evans tries to pull guard but Holmes won't allow it.
Holmes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Evans wants a takedown but no success here.
John Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Evans.
Holmes works on Evans's body with a couple of short punches.
Holmes scores with a nice hook to the head.
That has opened up Quinton Evans's cut even more.
Holmes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Holmes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Holmes.
Holmes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holmes forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Holmes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evans up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes scores with a shot to the side of Evans's head.
John Holmes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holmes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Holmes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Holmes.
Holmes drives through and clinches with Evans against the cage.
Holmes presses Evans against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes avoiding damage.
Quinton Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Holmes.
Holmes cracks a nice hook into Evans's ribs.
Holmes rushes Evans and presses him up against the cage.
Holmes taking a breather.
Evans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holmes smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holmes 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Holmes!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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