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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Errol Valenzuela (ranked 5935 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Holmes (ranked 5704 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Errol Valenzuela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valenzuela dives in and scores a takedown into Holmes's guard.
Holmes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Valenzuela is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Holmes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Holmes stalling.
Holmes wants the takedown. Valenzuela is fighting it off but Holmes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Valenzuela's guard against the cage.
Valenzuela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valenzuela wants to stand up but Holmes is controlling him.
Valenzuela controls Holmes momentarily but Holmes frees himself.
Valenzuela wants to stand up but Holmes is controlling him.
Valenzuela will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valenzuela is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valenzuela avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes won't allow Valenzuela to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Holmes throws a big right hand that misses.
Valenzuela uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Valenzuela pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
John Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valenzuela pushes Holmes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valenzuela gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Valenzuela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Holmes moves into full guard.
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valenzuela throwing strikes but missing.
Valenzuela won't allow Holmes to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valenzuela postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valenzuela.
Valenzuela scoring with some ground and pound.
Valenzuela postures up and lands a big shot to Holmes's brow.
Valenzuela content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Holmes wants to sweep here but Valenzuela controlling him for the moment.
Holmes looks winded!
Valenzuela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valenzuela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holmes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Valenzuela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valenzuela gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Valenzuela lands a couple of digs.
Holmes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valenzuela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valenzuela throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holmes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holmes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Valenzuela did well to prevent Holmes getting side control.
Valenzuela manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Holmes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
The referee calls for Valenzuela to work.
Holmes prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Errol Valenzuela 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.
Holmes moves into range and clinches up with Valenzuela.
Holmes avoiding damage.
Holmes jumps guard and drags Valenzuela to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valenzuela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valenzuela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valenzuela postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Valenzuela postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Valenzuela is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Errol Valenzuela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valenzuela defends well.
Valenzuela working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenzuela throws a big elbow that misses.
Valenzuela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valenzuela landing with the ground and pound.
Valenzuela postures up.
Valenzuela lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valenzuela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valenzuela chips away with some ground and pound.
Valenzuela preventing the sweep.
Holmes trying to control the position.
Holmes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valenzuela.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valenzuela is one step ahead there.
Valenzuela cracks Holmes with a solid left hand.
Valenzuela postures up and lands a big shot to Holmes's brow.
Valenzuela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valenzuela stands up over Holmes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valenzuela throws a big elbow that misses.
Valenzuela postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valenzuela with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valenzuela is looking to work some ground and pound but Holmes has wrist control.
Valenzuela with a nice head shot there.
Valenzuela won't allow Holmes to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Valenzuela's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valenzuela lands a couple of elbows.
Valenzuela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Valenzuela distracts Holmes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Valenzuela is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valenzuela is looking to work some ground and pound but Holmes has wrist control.
Valenzuela postures up and lands a big shot to Holmes's brow.
Holmes looking to control.
Valenzuela lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holmes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valenzuela.
Valenzuela chips away with some ground and pound.
Valenzuela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holmes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valenzuela postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valenzuela throws a big right hand that misses.
Valenzuela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valenzuela throwing strikes from guard but Holmes blocks nicely.
Valenzuela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valenzuela lands a couple of elbows.
Valenzuela connects with a couple of short punches.
Holmes trying to keep a closed guard but Valenzuela is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valenzuela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holmes checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Holmes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Errol Valenzuela dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Holmes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valenzuela is trying to control Holmes's posture but Holmes avoids it.
Valenzuela throws Holmes to one side and escapes!
Valenzuela takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valenzuela lands with an uppercut that bounces Holmes off the cage and back into range.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Holmes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Valenzuela is trying to control Holmes's posture but Holmes avoids it.
Valenzuela has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valenzuela defending against the ground and pound.
Valenzuela is pushing Holmes's head away, looking to escape. Holmes manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenzuela is looking to regain half guard here but Holmes keeps moving and retains side control.
Holmes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Valenzuela is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Valenzuela can't do much from the bottom here.
Holmes in side control, throwing shots but Valenzuela defends.
Valenzuela is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Valenzuela is looking to regain half guard here but Holmes keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Holmes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valenzuela knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valenzuela wants to control but Holmes postures up.
Valenzuela is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Holmes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holmes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valenzuela keeps working.
Valenzuela is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holmes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Valenzuela tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holmes is in Valenzuela's guard.
Valenzuela pushes Holmes off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela shoots for a double leg takedown but Holmes sprawls well. He's pushed Valenzuela's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valenzuela has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holmes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holmes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Valenzuela regains guard immediately.
Holmes trying to control but Valenzuela is working from the bottom.
Holmes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Valenzuela controls Holmes momentarily but Holmes frees himself.
Holmes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valenzuela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela tries to strike from the bottom.
Holmes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valenzuela seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Valenzuela controls Holmes momentarily but Holmes frees himself.
Valenzuela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valenzuela gets caught flat footed, as Holmes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Holmes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holmes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Holmes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valenzuela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
John Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Errol Valenzuela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valenzuela has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holmes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Holmes.
I think Valenzuela 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Errol Valenzuela!
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RATING
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