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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bold and Beautiful. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Nate Holyfield enters the cage!
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169 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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181 cm
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169 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross is looking to chop away at Holyfield's legs.
Ross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ross throws a leg kick
and Holyfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ross misses with a lunging right hand
and Holyfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ross throws a low kick but Holyfield moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Ross is predictable there
and Holyfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Ross scores with a head kick. Holyfield tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Holyfield moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Holyfield misses with a takedown attempt - Ross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ross throws a leg kick
and Ross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holyfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holyfield throws a leg kick but Ross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Holyfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ross's waist but Ross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holyfield off to one side.
Holyfield walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ross.
Ross throws a leg kick
and Holyfield counters with a single leg into guard. Ross didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holyfield on the ground.
Holyfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holyfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ross manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holyfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Ross's head.
Ross throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holyfield is defended easily by Ross.
Rick Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Holyfield.
Ross throws a leg kick
and Holyfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ross misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holyfield counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holyfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rick Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holyfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ross throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holyfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ross won't be happy with that.
Holyfield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ross has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holyfield is looking to take a break and control but Ross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Holyfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holyfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holyfield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ross knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ross holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holyfield tries to advance to mount but Ross denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Holyfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ross tried to score with a low kick but Holyfield checks it.
Ross falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holyfield counters with a good low kick that Ross was not able to check.
Holyfield looks for a takedown but Ross sprawls well.
Ross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick
and Holyfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ross thinking.
Ross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ross lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Holyfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holyfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ross throws a leg kick
and Holyfield counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. Holyfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holyfield counters with a one-two to the body.
Ross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holyfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ross thinking.
Ross throws a leg kick
and Holyfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ross won't be happy with that.
Holyfield tries for a kimura but Ross is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield wants to control but Ross is keeping him busy.
Holyfield moves into full mount!
Holyfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holyfield looking to secure an arm triangle but Ross defends it well.
That's two 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.
Holyfield is working for a guillotine from mount but Ross frees his head quite easily.
Nate Holyfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holyfield is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ross can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ross working to try and regain half guard.
Holyfield swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ross is now in Holyfield's guard. A big mistake from Holyfield there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ross's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross 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.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Holyfield from controlling successfully.
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.
Holyfield advances to half guard.
Ross is not content to let Holyfield control the position.
Holyfield is working for a kimura but Ross is defending it quite comfortably.
Holyfield wants to pass to mount but Ross is defending the position.
Holyfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Holyfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Holyfield throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Ross tried to score with a low kick but Holyfield checks it.
Ross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Holyfield.
Ross walks into a straight right hand from Holyfield.
Ross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ross cracks Holyfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ross dodges the punch combination from Holyfield.
Holyfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
Ross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holyfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ross tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holyfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ross throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a shot from downtown. Ross moves away and avoids it.
Ross misses the jab.
Rick Ross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ross tries a head kick but it misses.
Ross misses with a head kick.
Ross goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holyfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holyfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Ross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holyfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holyfield has a takedown stuffed.
Rick Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Holyfield.
Holyfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Ross misses
and Holyfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ross throws the kick towards the body but Holyfield avoids it.
Holyfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ross throws a leg kick
and Holyfield counters with a single leg into guard. Ross didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross can't keep his opponent in guard - Holyfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Holyfield is looking for a kimura here.
Ross is trying is best to control the position here.
Ross is refusing to be controlled, as Holyfield sits in half guard.
Nate Holyfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holyfield slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Holyfield has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Holyfield's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Holyfield blocks a low kick nicely.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Rick Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ross throws a poor cross that misses
and Holyfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Ross throws a leg kick
and Ross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Holyfield controlling from the full mount.
Ross tries to lock up and control but Holyfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ross on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ross tries to get out of the position.
Ross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Holyfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holyfield winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Holyfield!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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