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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chu Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jon Holmes was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chu Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park wants to clinch up but Holmes keeps it at a distance.
Holmes cracks Park with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holmes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Park tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holmes is in Park's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holmes throws an elbow that misses. Park uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holmes's guard. Nice move by Park!
Park trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Park stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Park is looking to stand up but Holmes won't let him.
Park preventing the sweep.
Holmes pulls Park in close to prevent any damage.
Holmes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Park working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holmes seems keen to control Park's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Park looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes wants to slow Park down by chopping away at his legs.
Park tries to clinch but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes cracks Park with a right hand to the side of the head.
Park connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch combination from Holmes misses.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Park moved out of range.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Park will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Park takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Park circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes misses the target.
Park avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holmes looks to throw the jab but Park is out of range.
Park lands a head kick. Holmes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holmes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Holmes throwing shots but Park is blocking nicely.
Holmes stalling away here and it's allowed Park to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Holmes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Park 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.
Park controls Holmes momentarily but Holmes frees himself.
Park can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holmes controls the pace.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Park. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Park swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holmes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holmes stopping the sweep attempt from Park.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chu Park just wasn't active enough.
Park takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Park checks a low kick from Holmes.
Park tries to clinch but Holmes is having none of it.
Park ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Holmes misses
and Park counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Park is trying to pull guard but Holmes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Holmes.
Park lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes.
Park goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holmes prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chu Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Park is breathing heavily.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Holmes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes is working Park over against the cage.
Holmes tries to circle away but Park has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Holmes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holmes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Park ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jon Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes throws a right and a left that Park avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Holmes misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Holmes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Park is defended easily by Holmes.
Park tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holmes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Park somewhat.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses
and Park counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jon Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Park dives in and grabs Holmes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes down on Park's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chu Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Holmes.
Holmes misses with a looping right.
A right-left combo lands from Holmes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Park.
Holmes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Park circles away quickly and effectively.
Holmes cracks Park with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes lands a two punch combo.
Holmes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Park.
Park moves forwards but Holmes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holmes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Holmes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes with a jab.
Holmes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Park has time to react.
Holmes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holmes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Park on his heels. He'll look to pass Park's guard now, I'm sure.
Holmes throws an elbow that misses. Park uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holmes's guard. Nice move by Park!
Park wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Park trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes has control of Park's left arm, preventing Park from doing any damage.
Holmes wriggles free and stands up.
Holmes misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holmes has time to react.
Holmes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good exchange - Holmes coming out on top.
Park fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holmes drives through with a takedown into Park's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Park is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Park is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Park wants to get back to his feet but Holmes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes trying to control but Park is working from the bottom.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jon Holmes.
Holmes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Park counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holmes's knee momentarily.
Park walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Holmes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Park defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Park.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Park's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Park staying out of range there.
Holmes swings for the body but Park moves out of range.
Park throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Park moved out of range.
Holmes stuffs the takedown.
Holmes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Park keeps Holmes at a distance using the push kick.
Good exchange - Holmes coming out on top.
Park has a takedown stuffed.
Holmes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chu Park is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Park throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily.
Holmes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Park looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Park persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chu Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Park is defending well.
Holmes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Park defending well though.
Holmes thows a huge punch but Park dodges it nicely.
Holmes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Park wants to get back to his feet.
Holmes is taking a breather. Park says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Holmes drops an elbow to the side of Park's head.
Park has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holmes is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands with a punch from half guard.
Holmes tries to pass to full mount but Park defends it.
Holmes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Holmes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Park defending well though.
Holmes is looking to take a break and control but Park is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Park has hold of Holmes's hands but Holmes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Park gets full guard.
Holmes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throwing strikes from guard but Park blocks nicely.
Park looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Park is keeping the position.
Holmes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Park keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Holmes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Park is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holmes looks up at the clock and then as Park takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Holmes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Holmes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Park keeps working.
Holmes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Park to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Check out the look on Holmes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Holmes is working Park over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chu Park has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holmes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Holmes!
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