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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Saric (ranked 776 p4p, 913 weight class) and Dani Holguin (ranked 29 p4p, 36 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zdravko Saric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dani Holguin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holguin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Holguin shoots in and bounces Saric off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holguin stays in close to Saric's body and controls the position.
Holguin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Holguin trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holguin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holguin wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Holguin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zdravko Saric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holguin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holguin scores with a body shot.
Holguin misses with a wild body shot.
Saric attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holguin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A big right from Saric misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saric throws a series of punches but Holguin avoids them all with ease.
Saric avoids the body shot from Holguin.
Holguin just misses with a punch to the body.
Holguin shoots in for a double leg but Saric sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Saric wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holguin lands a slapping body shot.
Holguin shoots for a double leg takedown but Saric sprawls well. He's pushed Holguin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saric has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Saric slaps away a takedown attempt from Holguin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zdravko Saric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Holguin.
Saric lands a nice looking body kick.
A big left from Saric misses.
Holguin misses with a straight right.
It looked like Saric was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Saric as he connects with a hook.
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!
Holguin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Holguin shoots in and drives through. Saric sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Holguin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saric.
Holguin scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saric lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Holguin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holguin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holguin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holguin throws a looping overhand right but Saric ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Saric.
It looks like Dani Holguin has been cut.
BAM! Saric delivers a spinning backfist that drops Holguin like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Zdravko Saric!
A victorious Zdravko Saric thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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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