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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Vandenhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myke Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor Vandenhoff has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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230 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregor Vandenhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myke Hollyfield!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandenhoff misses with a few strikes there.
Hollyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hollyfield moves into the clinch successfully.
Vandenhoff has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hollyfield is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vandenhoff has Hollyfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hollyfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vandenhoff keeps control of Hollyfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vandenhoff keeps control of Hollyfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hollyfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hollyfield tries to break the clinch but Vandenhoff is controlling the position.
Hollyfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hollyfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Vandenhoff has double underhooks.
Hollyfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Vandenhoff has double underhooks.
Vandenhoff prevents Hollyfield from breaking the clinch.
Hollyfield stops a takedown attempt from Vandenhoff.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Vandenhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vandenhoff goes for a takedown attempt but Hollyfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandenhoff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vandenhoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hollyfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vandenhoff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hollyfield won't be happy with that.
Vandenhoff prevents Hollyfield from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandenhoff throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vandenhoff is breathing heavily.
Hollyfield is trying to buck Vandenhoff off.
Hollyfield defending against the ground and pound.
Vandenhoff scores with punches from side control.
Hollyfield wants to get back to his feet but Vandenhoff drags him back down.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hollyfield tries to clinch
and Vandenhoff counters by moving into the clinch.
Vandenhoff is trying to drag Hollyfield to the mat but Hollyfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hollyfield tries to break the clinch but Vandenhoff is controlling the position.
Hollyfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vandenhoff tries for a takedown but Hollyfield manages to get underhooks.
Vandenhoff wants to stall.
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.
Hollyfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Vandenhoff has double underhooks.
Hollyfield has had enough of the clinch but Vandenhoff keeps him there for the moment.
Hollyfield can't break the clinch.
Hollyfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vandenhoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Hollyfield tries to break the clinch but Vandenhoff is controlling the position.
Hollyfield tries to break the clinch but Vandenhoff is controlling the position.
Vandenhoff prevents Hollyfield from breaking the clinch.
Hollyfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vandenhoff tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hollyfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hollyfield has had enough of the clinch but Vandenhoff keeps him there for the moment.
Hollyfield is trying to break free.
Hollyfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hollyfield gets underhooks to prevent Vandenhoff's takedown attempt.
Hollyfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Vandenhoff has double underhooks.
Vandenhoff keeps control of Hollyfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hollyfield is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield stops a takedown attempt from Vandenhoff.
Hollyfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Vandenhoff won't allow it.
Hollyfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hollyfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hollyfield is trying to break the clinch but Vandenhoff has him pressed against the cage.
Hollyfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hollyfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hollyfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hollyfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vandenhoff keeps control of Hollyfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hollyfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hollyfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hollyfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hollyfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hollyfield can't break the clinch.
Hollyfield is trying to break the clinch but Vandenhoff has him pressed against the cage.
Vandenhoff leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hollyfield is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vandenhoff is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hollyfield to the mat. Hollyfield regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hollyfield manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hollyfield closes the distance but Vandenhoff moves to the side
so Vandenhoff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hollyfield scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hollyfield darts in trying to clinch
and Vandenhoff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hollyfield keeps control of Vandenhoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vandenhoff tries to break the clinch but Hollyfield is controlling the position.
Hollyfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Vandenhoff has double underhooks.
Vandenhoff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hollyfield fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vandenhoff shoots in for a double leg but Hollyfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hollyfield throws a right and a left that Vandenhoff avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Vandenhoff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vandenhoff keeps the fight on the outside.
Vandenhoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Vandenhoff shoots in and drives through. Hollyfield sprawls well.
Hollyfield tries to clinch
and Vandenhoff counters by moving into the clinch.
Hollyfield is pressed up against the cage. Vandenhoff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hollyfield down to the mat. Hollyfield avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Vandenhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vandenhoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Hollyfield sprawls well. He's pushed Vandenhoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hollyfield wants to clinch but Vandenhoff slips to the side
and Vandenhoff counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hollyfield's guard now.
Hollyfield has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vandenhoff off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollyfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vandenhoff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hollyfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Hollyfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up but Vandenhoff circles away and keeps his distance.
Vandenhoff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gregor Vandenhoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hollyfield moves in looking to clinch but Vandenhoff pushes him off.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but Vandenhoff is having none of it.
Hollyfield tries to clinch there but Vandenhoff circles away.
Hollyfield throws a left that rocks Vandenhoff and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hollyfield dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Vandenhoff regain composure!
Vandenhoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hollyfield decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollyfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vandenhoff shoots in but no luck this time.
Hollyfield connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollyfield digs a good hook to Vandenhoff's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hollyfield.
Hollyfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollyfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch.
Hollyfield wants to clinch up but Vandenhoff keeps it at a distance.
Hollyfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hollyfield misses with a wild combination.
Vandenhoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hollyfield pinned against the cage. Hollyfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hollyfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandenhoff drops his hands momentarily and Hollyfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Hollyfield as Vandenhoff shoots in.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vandenhoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vandenhoff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollyfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Myke Hollyfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vandenhoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hollyfield wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Hollyfield misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vandenhoff.
A left and a right from Hollyfield both land. Nice combination.
Vandenhoff swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollyfield.
Myke Hollyfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandenhoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Hollyfield tries to sprawl out of it but Vandenhoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hollyfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vandenhoff swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but Vandenhoff moves out of range.
Hollyfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Vandenhoff misses with a body kick.
Hollyfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hollyfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vandenhoff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hollyfield wants to clinch up but Vandenhoff keeps it at a distance.
Vandenhoff lands a head kick. Hollyfield smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myke Hollyfield 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!
Hollyfield lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hollyfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vandenhoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hollyfield has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vandenhoff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vandenhoff there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hollyfield lands the left hand.
Vandenhoff tries to keep at a distance but Hollyfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hollyfield can't break the clinch.
Hollyfield is trying to break free.
Vandenhoff prevents Hollyfield from breaking the clinch.
Vandenhoff goes for a takedown attempt but Hollyfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hollyfield drops Vandenhoff with a nice combination! Hollyfield dives into Vandenhoff's guard, looking to finish!
Vandenhoff is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollyfield decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollyfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vandenhoff moves forwards but Hollyfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vandenhoff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hollyfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vandenhoff.
Hollyfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hollyfield forces Vandenhoff back against the cage and clinches.
Hollyfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Vandenhoff has double underhooks.
Vandenhoff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Vandenhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollyfield is trying to break the clinch but Vandenhoff has him pressed against the cage.
Hollyfield has had enough of the clinch but Vandenhoff keeps him there for the moment.
Hollyfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hollyfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hollyfield is trying to break free.
Hollyfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Vandenhoff has double underhooks.
Hollyfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hollyfield wants to break free but Vandenhoff has control.
Hollyfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Vandenhoff has double underhooks.
Hollyfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Vandenhoff won't allow it.
Vandenhoff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hollyfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hollyfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hollyfield can't break the clinch.
Hollyfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vandenhoff keeps control of Hollyfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hollyfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vandenhoff.
Hollyfield can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield can't break the clinch.
Hollyfield is trying to break the clinch but Vandenhoff has him pressed against the cage.
Hollyfield wants to break free but Vandenhoff has control.
Hollyfield wants to break free but Vandenhoff has control.
Vandenhoff gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vandenhoff wanted to stand there but Hollyfield had control of the position.
Hollyfield has his feet on Vandenhoff's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hollyfield misses with a straight right.
Hollyfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vandenhoff counters with a single leg into guard. Hollyfield didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hollyfield can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hollyfield wants to stand but Vandenhoff is controlling the position.
Vandenhoff gets to his feet. Hollyfield looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandenhoff takes the fight into the clinch.
Hollyfield gets underhooks to prevent Vandenhoff's takedown attempt.
Hollyfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vandenhoff prevents Hollyfield from breaking the clinch.
Hollyfield stops a takedown attempt from Vandenhoff.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollyfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vandenhoff keeps control of Hollyfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vandenhoff tries to score a body lock takedown but Hollyfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hollyfield is trying to break free.
Vandenhoff manages to break the clinch.
Vandenhoff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vandenhoff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hollyfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hollyfield closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vandenhoff counters with a single leg into guard. Hollyfield didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Myke Hollyfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hollyfield has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myke Hollyfield!
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