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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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217 lbs
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World class MT
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mac Dirty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holyfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dirty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holyfield has him pressed against the cage.
Holyfield is pressed up against the cage. Dirty has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holyfield down to the mat. Holyfield avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dirty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holyfield but Holyfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Dirty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holyfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Dirty moves out of range of the body kick.
Dirty goes for a double leg but Holyfield avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holyfield continues to drive forward.
A right handed body shot lands from Holyfield.
Holyfield misses with a knee strike.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dirty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holyfield misses with a knee to the head.
Holyfield drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dirty has picked Holyfield up - he's going for a ride! Dirty dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dirty sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holyfield defending well though.
We've been hearing good reports from Dirty's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Holyfield trying to control from the bottom.
Holyfield gets back to full guard.
Dirty wants to pass the guard but Holyfield is keeping the position.
Holyfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dirty is one step ahead there.
Dirty throws a big right hand that misses.
Holyfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Holyfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holyfield seems keen to control Dirty's posture.
Holyfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dirty manages to get himself to full guard.
Dirty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holyfield's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holyfield thowing shots but they're missing.
Holyfield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Holyfield tries to control but Dirty wriggling away.
Holyfield thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Holyfield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Holyfield wants to control the pace but Dirty is squirming around nicely.
Holyfield jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dirty is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dirty and Holyfield has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield lands a few punches from side control.
Holyfield landing a few strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Holyfield.
Holyfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dirty keeps working.
Dirty is trying to improve his position.
Holyfield tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dirty wants to get back to his feet but Holyfield drags him back down.
Dirty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holyfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Holyfield working his ground and pound in the gym.
Holyfield is putting a hurting on Dirty here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirty gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dirty has hold of Holyfield's hands but Holyfield slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyfield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dirty taking some punishment here, with Holyfield in his half guard.
Holyfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holyfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dirty tries to roll over but Holyfield keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holyfield shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dirty eats them both and turns towards Holyfield to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Holyfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Dirty. Dirty gets slowly back to his feet.
Dirty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holyfield tries to avoid it but Dirty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holyfield to the ground. Holyfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holyfield clinches up with Dirty and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Holyfield - that landed with a thud.
Holyfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Dirty backwards.
Dirty drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holyfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Dirty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holyfield throws a series of strikes that have Dirty backpedaling.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dirty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dirty slips a jab and a cross from Holyfield.
Dirty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holyfield holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Holyfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holyfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holyfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dirty backwards.
Holyfield tightens his grip and picks Dirty up, before dumping him to the ground. Dirty manages to land in guard.
Holyfield trying to control but Dirty is working from the bottom.
Holyfield is in close to Dirty's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holyfield landing some decent shots from guard.
Holyfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dirty keeping full guard, as Holyfield tries to pass.
Dirty has his feet on Holyfield's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Holyfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dirty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dirty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holyfield can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Holyfield.
Holyfield clinches with his opponent.
Dirty has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holyfield is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dirty prevents a body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield tries a body shot but Dirty blocks it.
Nice body punch from Holyfield - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holyfield misses with some punches.
Holyfield digs a right hand into Dirty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirty's gas tank.
Holyfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holyfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holyfield tries a body shot but Dirty blocks it.
Dirty has Holyfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holyfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Holyfield.
A right handed body shot lands from Holyfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dirty avoids it.
Holyfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dirty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holyfield lands an uppercut.
Holyfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Dirty avoids the damage to the body.
Holyfield tries to work over Dirty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holyfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holyfield missing with knees to the body.
Holyfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dirty backwards.
Holyfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dirty drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holyfield scores with a hook to the body.
Holyfield scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Dirty controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield can't get the takedown.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holyfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Holyfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dirty avoids it.
Dirty tries for a takedown but Holyfield manages to get underhooks.
Holyfield pushes Dirty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield digs a right hand underneath Dirty's ribcage. Dirty let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holyfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dirty's defenses.
Good body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Dirty controls his hands.
Holyfield lands an uppercut.
Holyfield works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Holyfield trying to control but Dirty is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dirty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holyfield can pounce on him.
Holyfield works over Dirty's head and body with a nice combination.
Holyfield connects with a nice looking jab.
Dirty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evander Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holyfield fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Holyfield lands but Dirty takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holyfield stalks Dirty and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dirty's face. Dirty staggers backwards, shaken.
Dirty is rocked!
Dirty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh Dirty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holyfield swinging wildly here.
Dirty seems to have got his legs back now.
Dirty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holyfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dirty somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dirty takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holyfield defends well and Dirty ends up having to push Holyfield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Dirty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holyfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dirty is defending well for now.
Dirty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holyfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holyfield lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Holyfield.
Holyfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Dirty backwards.
Dirty is looking for a takedown.
Dirty blocks a body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holyfield utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Holyfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield scores with a hook to the body.
Holyfield misses with a body punch.
Holyfield tries to stall but Dirty uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holyfield turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Holyfield manages to end up in side control.
Holyfield throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Holyfield creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Evander Holyfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holyfield controlling the position from side mount.
Evander Holyfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evander Holyfield has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dirty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holyfield counters by clinching up.
Holyfield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dirty after a bit of a struggle.
Dirty gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Holyfield tries to kick Dirty off but Dirty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dirty is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holyfield!
Dirty looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield tries to hold on but Dirty pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dirty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holyfield gets back to half guard.
Dirty is pressing down on Holyfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holyfield is holding on for now.
Holyfield moves into full guard.
Holyfield has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dirty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mac Dirty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield pulls Dirty in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holyfield 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evander Holyfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holyfield 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evander Holyfield!
Evander Holyfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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