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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarod Holloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mini Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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279 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarod Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mini Big!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Big.
Big laying and praying for a moment but Holloway takes advantage and regains half guard.
Big stalling.
Big wants to pass the guard but Holloway is defending well.
Big is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway tries to get to full guard but Big has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Big scores with a takedown into Holloway's guard.
Big pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holloway is keeping the position for now.
Holloway really is a fat lump.
Holloway looking for a sweep. Not yet Holloway, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway wants to get back to his feet but Big is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Big trying to control but Holloway is working from the bottom.
Holloway is trying to control the position but Big postures up.
Holloway tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Big advances position into side control!
Big has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Big looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Big controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Big accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Big with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Holloway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Big.
Big controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holloway 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Big must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holloway wants to stand and escape but Big is having none of it.
Big throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Big from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holloway fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Big moves out of range of the body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holloway shoots and misses
and Big moves into the clinch.
Holloway prevents Big from breaking the clinch.
Holloway jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Big walks away with a smile on his face. Holloway gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarod Holloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mini Big dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Big throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holloway was covering up waiting for the punch and Big finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Big slips nicely into half guard.
Big is looking for a kimura here.
Holloway is staying active underneath Big, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holloway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Big stops Holloway from standing up.
Holloway working a defensive guard here.
Holloway is adopting a defensive guard.
Holloway wants to get back to his feet but Big passes into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mini Big has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holloway wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Big looking to score a takedown here. Holloway is defending well but Big drives through and ends up in Holloway's guard.
Holloway is wriggling around but Big manages to pass to half guard.
Big trying to control from Holloway's half guard. Holloway has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Big wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
Big gets to his feet - Holloway follows without any prompting.
Big defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holloway.
The fight stays on the outside here - Big looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Holloway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Big in the domination position with Holloway hanging on.
Big is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holloway has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holloway tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Big is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holloway's half guard.
Holloway wants to stand back up but Big manages to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holloway manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big escapes and gets back to his feet.
Big fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holloway to the ground. Big is now in Holloway's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mini Big showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Holloway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Big feints and as Holloway raises his hands in defense, Big changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Big is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holloway wants to stand up but Big is controlling him.
Big content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway pushes Big off looking to stand but Big dives back in and keeps control.
Big is keen to just control but Holloway is a slippery customer.
Big stops Holloway from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Big 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.
Big throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Big drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holloway dives on top into guard.
Big wants to sweep here but Holloway controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holloway manages to get himself to full guard.
Big connects with a couple of short punches.
Holloway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Big passes Holloway's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Big takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Big postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Holloway to stand up.
Big looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holloway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Big throws a big right hand that misses.
Holloway is looking to stand up but Big isn't so interested in that idea.
Holloway throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Big prevents Holloway from getting back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Big. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Big pushes down on Holloway's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holloway is defending against the submission attempts here by Big.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway works his way to full guard. Good work.
Holloway being controlled here, momentarily.
Holloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holloway fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mini Big comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Big 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mini Big!
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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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