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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Haffa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes's entrance music is F.A.M.E. A fine choice. Haffa has chosen Black Stone Cherry - White Trash Millionaire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Haffa!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Haffa.
Haffa with a jab.
Haffa checks a leg kick.
Haffa's corner calls for a 1-2. Haffa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haffa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haffa throws a one two combo.
Haffa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haffa connects with a right hand. Holmes shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haffa throws a right hand that Holmes ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmes also avoids with ease.
Holmes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holmes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harry Haffa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haffa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Holmes.
Nice takedown defense from Holmes. No joy for Haffa on that attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holmes.
Holmes throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haffa throws a nice looking combination but Holmes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haffa thows a body shot but no joy.
Haffa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Haffa throws a low kick, looking for Holmes's leg but Holmes calmly moves out of range.
Holmes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haffa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Holmes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haffa on the side of the head.
It looks like Harry Haffa has been cut.
Haffa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Holmes slips a jab from Haffa.
Holmes tries to clinch but Haffa is having none of it.
Holmes lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodney Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haffa lands with a nice body punch.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Haffa moves out of range easily.
Haffa digs a good hook to Holmes's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Holmes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes defending well as Haffa loads up on a big left hand.
Holmes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holmes wants it to stay on the feet.
Holmes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Haffa!
Haffa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holmes throws a low kick but Haffa moves out of range easily.
Haffa throws a right hand that Holmes ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmes also avoids with ease.
Haffa scores with a shot to the body.
Haffa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haffa looks to land a body kick but Holmes moved away.
Haffa with a hook.
Haffa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holmes.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haffa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Holmes avoids the head kick by Haffa.
Haffa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haffa.
Holmes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Holmes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Haffa throws the left hand but Holmes avoids the punch easily.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes digs a good hook to Haffa's body.
Haffa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haffa walks into a straight right hand from Holmes.
Haffa pushes Holmes away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haffa moves away.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Haffa swings for the body but Holmes moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haffa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Holmes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Haffa scores with a one two! Holmes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Haffa.
Holmes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haffa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haffa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holmes was covering up waiting for the punch and Haffa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Haffa from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haffa tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
Haffa pushing down on Holmes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Haffa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Haffa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Holmes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haffa is able to avoid easily.
Haffa connects with a body shot that sends Holmes's belly button to the back.
Holmes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haffa.
Haffa connects with a looping right hand.
Haffa throws a body kick that misses.
Haffa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haffa feints a jab promting Holmes to slip. Haffa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holmes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Haffa thows a body shot but no joy.
Holmes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haffa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haffa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haffa tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes tries to score with a low kick but Haffa moves his leg out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
Haffa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haffa throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily.
Haffa blocks the body kick.
Holmes walks into a jab.
Haffa lands with a nice body kick.
Haffa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Haffa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Haffa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haffa fails to land the takedown.
Rodney Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Haffa.
Holmes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haffa lands a nice shot that snaps Holmes's head back.
Holmes lands a jab to the nose.
Holmes scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haffa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haffa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Haffa is breathing heavily.
Haffa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haffa is controlling him.
Holmes has control of Haffa's left arm, preventing Haffa from doing any damage.
Haffa wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Haffa is pushing down on Holmes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holmes is fighting to maintain full guard but Haffa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Haffa is controlling well.
Haffa with the ground and pound but Holmes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Haffa passes Holmes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Holmes pushes Haffa off looking to stand but Haffa dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haffa is keen to just control but Holmes is a slippery customer.
Holmes is looking to improve his position.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Haffa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haffa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holmes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haffa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haffa.
Holmes tries to get to full guard but Haffa has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Haffa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Haffa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Holmes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haffa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haffa lands the left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Holmes.
Harry Haffa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haffa slips under a jab from Holmes.
Haffa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haffa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Holmes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haffa thows a body shot but no joy.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes tries to bum rush Haffa with a series of wild strikes but Haffa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haffa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haffa is defended easily by Holmes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haffa.
Holmes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haffa.
Holmes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haffa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holmes.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Haffa.
Holmes tries to score with a low kick but Haffa moves his leg out of the way.
Haffa shoots in but Holmes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haffa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haffa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haffa throws a hook to the side of Holmes's head but Holmes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmes takes a swing at Haffa's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands with a hook. Haffa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haffa scores with a sloppy right hand. Holmes should have avoided that one.
Haffa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes misses the target.
Haffa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haffa scores with a nice body kick.
Haffa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodney Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haffa throws a body kick that misses.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haffa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Haffa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haffa looks to land a combination but Holmes avoids it well.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Haffa circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haffa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holmes's guard.
Haffa passes Holmes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Haffa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haffa prevents Holmes from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haffa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haffa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Holmes to regain full guard.
Haffa trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haffa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haffa throwing strikes from guard but Holmes blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haffa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haffa trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Haffa wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harry Haffa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haffa controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Haffa.
Well Haffa 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Haffa!
A relieved looking Harry Haffa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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