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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Hollinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven NZonzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollinger's entrance music is WILD BOYS. A fine choice. Dylan Hollinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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159 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan Hollinger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven NZonzi!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NZonzi tries to clinch up
and Hollinger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hollinger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
NZonzi wants to control but Hollinger is keeping busy.
Hollinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but NZonzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
NZonzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hollinger is working away from the top position though.
NZonzi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Steven NZonzi.
NZonzi throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Hollinger to counter with a crisp jab.
NZonzi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from NZonzi. Hollinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollinger lands a jab to the nose.
NZonzi tries to clinch up.
NZonzi looks to clinch
and Hollinger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hollinger keeps the fight on the outside.
NZonzi moves in looking to clinch but Hollinger pushes him off.
NZonzi lands with a nice body punch.
NZonzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
NZonzi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
NZonzi throws a body punch but Hollinger moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Hollinger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
NZonzi darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hollinger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
NZonzi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hollinger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollinger keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from NZonzi. Hollinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
NZonzi lands with a shot to the body.
NZonzi throws a body punch but Hollinger moves out of range.
NZonzi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
NZonzi darts in trying to clinch
and Hollinger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hollinger feints and then cracks NZonzi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow NZonzi down.
NZonzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hollinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as NZonzi checks a leg kick.
NZonzi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
NZonzi wants to get back to striking at distance but Hollinger won't allow it.
NZonzi stops a takedown attempt from Hollinger.
Hollinger tries to stall but NZonzi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
NZonzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
NZonzi tries to clinch there but Hollinger circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and NZonzi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hollinger scrambles back to his feet.
NZonzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollinger is just out of range.
NZonzi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
NZonzi throws a body punch but Hollinger moves out of range.
NZonzi misses with an uppercut
and Hollinger counters with a slapping leg kick.
NZonzi has managed to clinch.
Hollinger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but NZonzi is keeping busy.
Hollinger effectively controlling the action here.
Hollinger avoiding damage as NZonzi throws knees to the body.
Hollinger is trying to stall.
Come on Hollinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hollinger gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dylan Hollinger.
Hollinger avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NZonzi misses with a hook to the body
letting Hollinger counter with a right hand.
Hollinger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hollinger wants to control but NZonzi is keeping him busy.
NZonzi struggling a bit here.
NZonzi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
NZonzi is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dylan Hollinger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hollinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
NZonzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
NZonzi tries to clinch up
and Hollinger counters with a straight right hand.
NZonzi moves in looking to clinch but Hollinger pushes him off.
Hollinger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hollinger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck NZonzi on the side of the head.
NZonzi thows a body shot but no joy.
NZonzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hollinger circles away.
NZonzi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hollinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hollinger connects with a solid leg kick.
NZonzi wants to clinch.
NZonzi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hollinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
NZonzi throws out a loose jab but Hollinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for NZonzi.
NZonzi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hollinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
NZonzi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hollinger, pushing him back against the cage.
Hollinger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
NZonzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
NZonzi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hollinger rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from NZonzi misses its intended target.
NZonzi moves forwards but Hollinger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
NZonzi misses the shot to the body.
NZonzi tries to clinch there but Hollinger circles away.
Steven NZonzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
NZonzi tries to clinch but Hollinger moves out of range.
Hollinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger staying out of range there.
Hollinger works the jab nicely.
NZonzi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hollinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hollinger ducks under a wild hook from NZonzi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
NZonzi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
NZonzi slows down the pace here.
NZonzi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hollinger blocks it with crossed arms.
NZonzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hollinger is looking to control NZonzi's arms but NZonzi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hollinger has his back to the cage.
NZonzi tries to pull guard but Hollinger won't allow it.
NZonzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
NZonzi moves into the clinch.
NZonzi jumps guard but Hollinger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dylan Hollinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven NZonzi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger looking to slow down the pace here.
NZonzi breaks from the clinch.
NZonzi looks to clinch
and Hollinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Hollinger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - NZonzi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
NZonzi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollinger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hollinger counters with a good low kick that NZonzi was not able to check.
NZonzi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
NZonzi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hollinger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi moves out of range as Hollinger throws a body kick.
NZonzi tries to clinch but Hollinger is having none of it.
NZonzi misses with a body shot.
Hollinger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NZonzi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hollinger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
NZonzi just misses with a punch to the body.
NZonzi tries to clinch up but Hollinger circles away and keeps his distance.
NZonzi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hollinger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
NZonzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hollinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollinger seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
NZonzi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hollinger blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven NZonzi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
NZonzi thows a body shot but no joy.
NZonzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hollinger circles away.
NZonzi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
NZonzi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steven NZonzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NZonzi swinging wildly here.
Crunch! Hollinger slams his shin into NZonzi's torso.
NZonzi thows a leg kick but Hollinger checks it
and Hollinger counters with a stiff right hand.
NZonzi lands a jab to the head.
Dylan Hollinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Hollinger staying out of range there.
NZonzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hollinger.
Hollinger ducks under a wild hook from NZonzi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NZonzi tries to clinch up
and Hollinger counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NZonzi tries to clinch up.
Hollinger gets tackled into the cage by NZonzi. NZonzi maintains the clinch.
Hollinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hollinger avoiding damage as NZonzi throws knees to the body.
Hollinger is looking to control NZonzi's arms but NZonzi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hollinger has his back to the cage.
NZonzi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
NZonzi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hollinger is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by NZonzi as Hollinger tries to tie him up.
NZonzi tries to throw a body punch but Hollinger avoids it by throwing NZonzi back against the cage.
NZonzi can't break the clinch.
NZonzi prevents Hollinger from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for NZonzi.
NZonzi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hollinger.
NZonzi missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger slowing the pace effectively.
Hollinger trying to control the position but instead, NZonzi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hollinger into the cage.
Hollinger stalling in the clinch.
NZonzi is trying to break free.
NZonzi breaks the clinch.
NZonzi moves into the clinch.
NZonzi wants to get back to striking at distance but Hollinger won't allow it.
Hollinger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
NZonzi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollinger is working for takedown but NZonzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
NZonzi manages to break the clinch.
Hollinger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
NZonzi tries to clinch but Hollinger is having none of it.
Hollinger keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by NZonzi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
NZonzi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hollinger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hollinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Hollinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
NZonzi tries to clinch up.
NZonzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
NZonzi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hollinger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
NZonzi throws a right and a left that Hollinger avoids nicely.
NZonzi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
NZonzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
NZonzi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
NZonzi looks to clinch
and Hollinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - NZonzi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
NZonzi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
NZonzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NZonzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
NZonzi throws a hook to the side of Hollinger's head but Hollinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
NZonzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hollinger circles away.
NZonzi misses with a left hand
and Hollinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
NZonzi walks into a straight right hand from Hollinger.
Hollinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
NZonzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hollinger slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollinger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
NZonzi tries to clinch up but Hollinger circles away and keeps his distance.
Hollinger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dylan Hollinger did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
NZonzi misses with a double jab
and Hollinger counters with a nice body kick.
NZonzi tries to clinch but Hollinger moves away
and Hollinger counters with a good low kick that NZonzi was not able to check.
Crunch! Hollinger slams his shin into NZonzi's torso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from NZonzi.
NZonzi throws a body kick that misses
and Hollinger counters with a two punch combo.
Hollinger slips a straight right by NZonzi.
NZonzi throws a lazy head kick
and Hollinger counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from NZonzi.
Hollinger thuds his right hand into NZonzi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
NZonzi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hollinger counters with a thumping low kick.
NZonzi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hollinger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollinger keeps the fight on the outside.
NZonzi misses with a jab to the body
and Hollinger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hollinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
NZonzi 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.
NZonzi is looking to clinch.
Hollinger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on NZonzi. That did some damage!
Hollinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by Hollinger.
NZonzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hollinger with a nice cross.
Hollinger avoids the body shot from NZonzi.
NZonzi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hollinger moves out of range of the strikes.
NZonzi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NZonzi walks into a jab.
NZonzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
NZonzi tries to clinch there but Hollinger circles away.
Hollinger lands with a straight right. NZonzi didn't see that one coming.
NZonzi takes a swing at Hollinger's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hollinger, right into the meat.
NZonzi tries to clinch
and Hollinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
NZonzi wants to clinch.
NZonzi is looking to clinch but Hollinger is avoiding it.
NZonzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollinger.
NZonzi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hollinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger scores with a jab. NZonzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
NZonzi wants to clinch.
Hollinger stuns NZonzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
NZonzi tries to clinch
and Hollinger counters with a thumping low kick.
NZonzi fails in his attempt to clinch.
NZonzi looks to clinch
and Hollinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hollinger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
NZonzi throws the left hand but Hollinger avoids the punch easily.
NZonzi misses with a jab to the body
and Hollinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
NZonzi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
NZonzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
NZonzi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hollinger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! NZonzi scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
NZonzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
NZonzi throws a sloppy head kick and Hollinger moves out of range easily.
NZonzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hollinger.
Hollinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hollinger.
NZonzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hollinger throws a right and a left that both miss.
NZonzi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
NZonzi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hollinger counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
NZonzi 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Hollinger had his way with Steven NZonzi in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
NZonzi walks into a stiff left hand from Hollinger.
Hollinger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
NZonzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hollinger.
NZonzi tries to clinch
and Hollinger counters with an outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - NZonzi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hollinger looks to land a left hand but NZonzi moved out of range nicely.
NZonzi moves to clinch but Hollinger breaks away
and Hollinger counters with an inside leg kick.
Hollinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from NZonzi.
NZonzi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hollinger's head.
NZonzi moves out of range as Hollinger throws a body kick.
A big left from Hollinger misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollinger scores with a jab to the body.
NZonzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hollinger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Hollinger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hollinger.
NZonzi wants to clinch
and Hollinger counters with a low kick, right behind NZonzi 's knee.
NZonzi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
NZonzi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hollinger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
NZonzi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hollinger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
NZonzi tries to clinch but Hollinger moves away
so Hollinger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Hollinger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi is adopting a defensive guard.
Steven NZonzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hollinger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
NZonzi wants to control but Hollinger postures up.
NZonzi is not content to let Hollinger control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi can't do much from the bottom here.
NZonzi parries the strikes from Hollinger easily there. Hollinger is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable NZonzi to escape.
Hollinger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hollinger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
NZonzi is pushing Hollinger's head away, looking to escape. Hollinger manages to hold on to the position though.
NZonzi struggling a bit here.
Dylan Hollinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NZonzi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hollinger asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger controls the position from side control.
Hollinger prevents NZonzi from escaping the position.
Hollinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but NZonzi keeps working.
Dylan Hollinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NZonzi being controlled for a moment.
Hollinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but NZonzi keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Hollinger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hollinger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:47
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dylan Hollinger!
Dylan Hollinger is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dylan Hollinger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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