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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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255 lbs
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200 cm
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265 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes shoots for a double leg takedown but Alexandrov sprawls well. He's pushed Holmes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holmes scores with a jab.
It looks like Anton Alexandrov has been cut.
Holmes misses with a wild combination.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Alexandrov shows good takedown defense.
Alexandrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the body kick from Holmes.
Holmes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Holmes drops Alexandrov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Alexandrov looks back up at him and smiles so Holmes waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That has opened up Anton Alexandrov's cut even more.
Alexandrov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alexandrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holmes 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.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov passes Holmes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alexandrov is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
Holmes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandrov is working away from the top position though.
Alexandrov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes sees it coming and defends easily.
Alexandrov looks gassed!
Holmes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandrov is working away from the top position though.
Holmes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexandrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Alexandrov stops Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alexandrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes has Alexandrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch but Alexandrov keeps him there for the moment.
Holmes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes lands with a hook. Alexandrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The cut above Anton Alexandrov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes misses with a few strikes there.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Alexandrov avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexandrov circles away.
Alexandrov has a takedown stuffed.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Holmes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alexandrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holmes working Alexandrov over with strikes here.
Holmes breaks from Alexandrov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alexandrov tries to hold on but Holmes postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alexandrov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holmes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alexandrov on the ground.
Alexandrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexandrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexandrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Holmes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandrov defends it well.
Holmes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holmes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexandrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alexandrov is trying is best to control the position here.
Alexandrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alexandrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holmes manages to get himself to full guard.
Alexandrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alexandrov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alexandrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holmes trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
Alexandrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holmes is adopting a defensive guard.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holmes scores with a hook to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holmes throws a nice looking combination but Alexandrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
John Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes lands with a nice body punch.
Holmes tries to land a leg kick but Alexandrov saw it coming and moves away.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandrov moves out of range easily.
Holmes shoots and misses
and Alexandrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alexandrov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov drops back looking for a leg! Holmes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holmes manages to kick Alexandrov off! Alexandrov jumps back into Holmes's guard.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov cracks Holmes with a solid left hand.
Holmes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmes tries to get out of the position.
Holmes wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alexandrov shoots in and drives through. Holmes sprawls well.
Holmes fails with the takedown
and Alexandrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alexandrov.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holmes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for John Holmes!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for John Holmes!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for John Holmes!
John Holmes wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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