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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry comes to the cage accompanied by Ride Wit Me - Nelly. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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192 cm
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219 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabian Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Landry.
Landry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hollywood counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Landry!
Landry wants to get back to his feet but Hollywood is dominant here and he's now got Landry's back!
Landry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollywood controls the position.
Landry showing good submission defense here.
Good control from Hollywood.
Despite being in a bad position, Landry is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Landry is trying to stand back up.
Landry just trying to survive but Hollywood is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood has the hooks in. Landry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hollywood wants to control but Landry is keeping busy.
Landry looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Landry is trying to get back to his feet but Hollywood has full control of the position and if anything, Landry has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Landry turns into Hollywood and is now in his guard.
Landry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Landry postures up.
Hollywood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hollywood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Landry defends it easily.
Hollywood working for a triangle but Landry defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hollywood controls Landry momentarily but Landry frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Landry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Landry wants to control from the top but Hollywood keeps moving.
Hollywood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Landry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Landry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Landry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Landry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hollywood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Landry has managed to get both his arms back between Hollywood's legs - danger averted.
Hollywood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Landry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Landry trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollywood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollywood trying to control the position.
Landry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hollywood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Landry is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Landry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Landry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Landry passes into half guard.
Landry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hollywood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Landry.
Landry is nestled in close to Hollywood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hollywood actively working from the bottom here.
Hollywood is trying to maintain the position but Landry is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fabian Hollywood will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hollywood has a takedown stuffed.
Landry misses with a series of wild punches.
Hollywood blocks a head kick by Landry.
Ed Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hollywood just misses with a punch to the body.
Landry scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Landry tenderised Hollywood's leg. Hollywood is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Landry lands in his opponent's guard.
Hollywood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hollywood throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry controlling the position.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Landry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollywood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Landry controlling Hollywood's posture.
Hollywood trying to control but Landry is working from the bottom.
Hollywood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hollywood looking to pass the guard.
Hollywood wants to control from the top but Landry keeps moving.
Landry wants to stand and escape but Hollywood is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Landry misses with a double jab
and Hollywood counters with a left to the body.
Ed Landry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry throws a leg kick but Hollywood moved away.
Landry slips a jab and a cross from Hollywood.
A punch combination from Landry misses.
Landry scores with a nice right hand.
Hollywood moves out of range as Landry throws a body kick.
Landry throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hollywood counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Landry is trying to get back to full guard.
Hollywood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hollywood is looking to take a break and control but Landry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry is looking to control Hollywood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Landry avoid being mounted?
Hollywood trying to control from half guard but Landry is working away.
Hollywood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hollywood is pressing down on Landry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Landry is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Landry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hollywood stays in close to Landry's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ed Landry will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hollywood tests Landry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Landry scores with a takedown into Hollywood's guard.
Landry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hollywood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Landry is stalling in the full guard.
Hollywood keeping moving, preventing Landry from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Landry's guard.
Hollywood slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Landry doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood wants to pass the guard but Landry is keeping the position.
Hollywood won't allow Landry to get back to his feet.
Landry has Hollywood pulled in close to control his posture.
Landry wants to stand and escape but Hollywood is having none of it.
Hollywood stays in close to Landry's body and controls the position.
Hollywood connects with a couple of short punches.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Landry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Landry pulls Hollywood in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hollywood avoids a kick to the body.
Landry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollywood.
Landry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ed Landry is winning the standup battle so far.
Landry tries to bum rush Hollywood with a series of wild strikes but Hollywood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hollywood thuds his right hand into Landry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hollywood misses with a hook. Landry ducked under it nicely.
Landry misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Landry.
Hollywood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Landry is fending him off so far but Hollywood persists. Nope, Landry circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Hollywood with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Landry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Landry blocks the body kick.
Hollywood slips under a jab from Landry.
Landry thumps Hollywood with a low kick.
Landry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hollywood throws a hook to the side of Landry's head but Landry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollywood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Landry circles away quickly and effectively.
Landry throws a nice looking combination but Hollywood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hollywood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice body punch from Landry.
Landry works over Hollywood's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood loads up on a big right hand but Landry slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Hollywood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landry scores with a head kick. Hollywood tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hollywood darts in looking for a takedown but Landry gets double underhooks and turns Hollywood into the cage.
Ed Landry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Hollywood.
Landry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hollywood is out of range and Landry settles back down.
Landry throws a nice looking combination but Hollywood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hollywood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Landry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollywood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hollywood tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hollywood avoids a kick to the body.
And Hollywood tries to counter it with a takedown but Landry pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Landry lands a nice shot to the body.
Landry throws a shot from downtown. Hollywood moves away and avoids it.
Landry throws a wild body kick that Hollywood sees coming a mile off.
Landry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hollywood shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Landry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Landry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fabian Hollywood!
Fabian Hollywood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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
36% |
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