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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Oosthuizen (ranked 1151 p4p, 864 weight class) and Max Holloway (ranked 157 p4p, 117 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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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 20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francis Oosthuizen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oosthuizen lands a jab to the nose.
Oosthuizen throws an off balance right hand
and Holloway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
Oosthuizen dips to his left and cracks Holloway with an uppercut!
Oosthuizen swats away the attempt to clinch by Holloway.
We've been informed that Holloway has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Holloway has Oosthuizen up against the cage in a clinch.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Oosthuizen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oosthuizen lands a nice uppercut.
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oosthuizen tries to work over Holloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway tries to break the clinch but Oosthuizen is controlling the position.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway working aggressively here.
Holloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway working aggressively here.
Oosthuizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Holloway controls his hands.
Holloway misses with the head strike.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Oosthuizen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oosthuizen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Oosthuizen .
Our sources have told us that Oosthuizen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen misses with an elbow over the top.
Oosthuizen blocking some punches.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oosthuizen stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Holloway fails to land.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway working aggressively here.
Holloway breaks from the clinch.
Oosthuizen checks a leg kick.
Holloway tries to score with a low kick but Oosthuizen moves his leg out of the way.
Oosthuizen moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Oosthuizen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Oosthuizen fails to land.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
Oosthuizen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oosthuizen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
Oosthuizen tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway works on Oosthuizen 's body with a couple of short punches.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oosthuizen throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Holloway controls his hands.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
Holloway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holloway is working Oosthuizen over against the cage.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Oosthuizen lands with a short shot to the head.
Oosthuizen scores with a shot to the side of Holloway's head.
Holloway lands with a light punch inside.
Holloway misses with the head strike.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway wants to stall.
Oosthuizen misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
Holloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holloway blocks an uppercut.
Oosthuizen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oosthuizen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Oosthuizen scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway working aggressively here.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Francis Oosthuizen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Holloway jabs at Oosthuizen 's body.
Holloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holloway takes a swing at Oosthuizen 's ribcage but misses.
Holloway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Holloway.
Oosthuizen lands with a nice combination. Holloway backs away looking to recover.
Oosthuizen closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holloway.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holloway blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway misses with a body punch.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
Oosthuizen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Oosthuizen fails to land.
Oosthuizen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Oosthuizen .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holloway.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Oosthuizen lands with a light punch inside.
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Holloway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Holloway is rocked!
Holloway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holloway is still on wobbly legs! Can Oosthuizen finish him?
It looks like Francis Oosthuizen has been cut.
Oosthuizen cracks Holloway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holloway misses with a double jab.
Oosthuizen walks into a straight right hand from Holloway.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oosthuizen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway thuds his right hand into Oosthuizen 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holloway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good shot there by Oosthuizen .
Holloway looks for the body kick but Oosthuizen saw that one coming.
Oosthuizen throws the left hand but Holloway avoids the punch easily.
Holloway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oosthuizen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oosthuizen is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holloway tries to bum rush Oosthuizen with a series of wild strikes but Oosthuizen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oosthuizen was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Oosthuizen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holloway.
As Holloway looks to move away, Oosthuizen throws a big counter combo but Holloway just gets out of the way.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Max Holloway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holloway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oosthuizen checks a leg kick.
Oosthuizen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holloways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oosthuizen drops Holloway with a naaaaasty hook - Holloway is in real trouble here! Oosthuizen dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Oosthuizen !
A victorious Francis Oosthuizen 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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FIGHT
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