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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Sound And Fury - I've Got Rabies. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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164 lbs
25 - 12 - 2 |
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169 lbs
26 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolando Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Holyfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Holyfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garcia. Garcia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holyfield. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holyfield blocks a low kick nicely.
Holyfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
Garcia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holyfield is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holyfield taking a bit of punishment here - Garcia scoring with strikes.
Garcia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holyfield some visible discomfort.
Holyfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holyfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garcia advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield is trying desperately to improve position.
Garcia with a couple of short strikes.
Holyfield working to try and regain half guard.
Garcia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Holyfield hang on?
Garcia lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Garcia lands a big shot there that rocks Holyfield but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Holyfield is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holyfield taking shots to the head.
Holyfield is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A nice elbow there by Garcia.
Holyfield is still in real trouble! Can Garcia finish him?
Holyfield can't escape the position.
Garcia trying to control but Holyfield is having none of it.
Holyfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Holyfield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia with the ground and pound from mount.
Garcia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Garcia cracks Holyfield with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Garcia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Garcia wants to control the pace but Holyfield is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Garcia connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Holyfield working to try and regain half guard.
Garcia 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.
Garcia lands a heavy elbow.
Garcia is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Holyfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holyfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holyfield moves away.
Holyfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holyfield. That did some damage!
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
Holyfield fails with the takedown.
Holyfield moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Holyfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Holyfield on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Garcia clobbers Holyfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garcia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garcia lands in his opponent's guard.
Garcia won't allow Holyfield to sweep him here.
Garcia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Holyfield manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Holyfield preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Holyfield.
Holyfield throws a shot to the body.
Garcia tries to land a leg kick but Holyfield saw it coming and moves away.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia thows a leg kick but Holyfield checks it
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holyfield throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nate Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holyfield throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Garcia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holyfield did well to prevent Garcia getting side control.
Garcia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holyfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcia.
Holyfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garcia landing with the ground and pound.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Holyfield looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Garcia 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.
Garcia works over Holyfield with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holyfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
Rolando Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia lands a couple of elbows.
Garcia postures up in Holyfield's guard and throws a big left but Holyfield blocks it.
Garcia landing with the ground and pound.
Holyfield being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garcia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garcia connects with a couple of short punches.
Holyfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Holyfield, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holyfield 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.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holyfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holyfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcia controls the pace.
Holyfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garcia lands a nice short elbow.
Garcia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Garcia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Holyfield is looking to improve his position.
Holyfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holyfield.
Garcia working some strikes from top position.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holyfield can do to turn this around?
Holyfield wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Holyfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyfield manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Holyfield goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Garcia turns into him and now he's in Holyfield's guard.
Garcia trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Garcia cracks Holyfield with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia wants to control from the top but Holyfield keeps moving.
Garcia won't allow Holyfield to sweep him here.
Holyfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Garcia dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holyfield.
Garcia throws out a powerful jab.
A clash of legs there as Holyfield blocks the low kick.
Garcia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Holyfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holyfield gets caught napping as Garcia dives in and scores a takedown. Holyfield manages to retain guard.
Holyfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garcia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garcia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garcia trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holyfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia stands up over Holyfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Garcia trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Garcia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Holyfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garcia is aware though and is defending well.
Garcia trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Garcia is really struggling to control Holyfield but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rolando Garcia just wasn't active enough.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holyfield connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia connects with the punch.
Holyfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holyfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Holyfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
and Holyfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia slips a jab from Holyfield.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holyfield looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holyfield is looking for a sweep.
Garcia moves into full mount!
Garcia prevents Holyfield from getting the reversal.
Garcia is working for a guillotine from mount but Holyfield frees his head quite easily.
Holyfield working to try and regain half guard.
Rolando Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is landing with some decent strikes but Holyfield is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the head.
Holyfield takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Holyfield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nate Holyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Holyfield hang on?
Holyfield is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea.
Garcia lands with some strikes.
Holyfield working to try and regain half guard.
Garcia unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Holyfield's face.
Holyfield is bucking up trying to escape but Garcia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Garcia content just to control the position here.
Garcia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Holyfield?
Holyfield regains half guard.
Garcia slows the pace down in half guard.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holyfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garcia working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield looking for submissions off his back.
Holyfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolando Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolando Garcia!
Rolando Garcia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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