Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 394 - Mangold Vs Kim
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Skystalker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holloway. Holloway obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Skystalker! #CL#
Skystalker forces Holloway back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Skystalker manages to pull guard.
Skystalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Skystalker, not yet. #SUB#
Holloway got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skystalker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holloway has managed to get both his arms back between Skystalker's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Skystalker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Holloway is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Skystalker.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker manages to get back to half guard.
Skystalker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holloway is working away from the top position though.
Skystalker is trying to stand. #T1##SU2#
Holloway decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holloway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skystalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holloway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skystalker.
Holloway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skystalker misses with a hook
and Holloway counters with a stiff right hand.
Skystalker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skystalker darts in trying to clinch
and Holloway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skystalker throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
A nice side step and Holloway releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skystalker looks to throw a body kick
and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skystalker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holloway.#T2#
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holloway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skystalker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holloway defends well and Skystalker ends up having to push Holloway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Holloway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skystalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Holloway breaks the clinch.
Skystalker thumps Holloway with a low kick.
Skystalker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway stuffs the takedown attempt from Skystalker. Skystalker gets slowly back to his feet.
Skystalker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holloway.
Nice shot by Skystalker.
Holloway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Skystalker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Max Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skystalker throws a lazy body kick
and Holloway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skystalker misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Holloway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holloway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skystalker on the side of the head.#T3#
Skystalker motions for Holloway to come forward. Skystalker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Holloway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skystalker misses with a low kick as Holloway jumps back.
Skystalker throws an overhand right that lands on Holloway's shoulder, as Holloway tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Skystalker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Holloway is looking to get back to his feet here but Skystalker is keeping cool and he's managed to take Holloway's back.
Holloway tries to roll but Skystalker sticks to his back.
Skystalker controls the action.#T4#
Holloway tries to roll but Skystalker sticks to his back.
Holloway is trying to stand back up.
Skystalker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Skystalker looking to break Holloway's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Holloway remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Skystalker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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 Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Skystalker drives through and clinches with Holloway against the cage.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Skystalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holloway controlling the action here for a moment.
Skystalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker tries to work over Holloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker thows a leg kick but Holloway checks it
and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skystalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Skystalker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holloway, pushing him back against the cage.
Holloway leaning against his opponent.
Skystalker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards. #T1##BC2#
Holloway breaks the clinch.
Skystalker throws a chopping leg kick but Holloway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Holloway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skystalker throws out the jab.
Holloway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skystalker throws a leg kick but Holloway moved away.#CL#
Skystalker has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skystalker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Holloway counters with a straight right hand.
Skystalker scores with a kick to the body.
Skystalker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holloway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holloway slaps away a takedown attempt from Skystalker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skystalker wants to clinch
and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skystalker throws a lazy right hand but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holloway throws a big counter head kick but Skystalker avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Holloway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skystalker.
Skystalker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to avoid it but Skystalker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holloway to the ground. Holloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holloway was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skystalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Holloway misses.
Skystalker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holloway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skystalker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holloway counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Skystalker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Skystalker throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
Skystalker is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Holloway's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Skystalker closes the distance but Holloway moves to the side
and Holloway counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skystalker.
Skystalker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Skystalker misses
and Holloway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Skystalker's knee momentarily.
Skystalker wants to clinch but Holloway slips to the side
and Holloway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holloway moves out of range of the leg kick from Skystalker.
Holloway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Holloway lands a big head kick that sends Skystalker tumbling to the mat! Holloway takes a step backwards and waves Skystalker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Skystalker is rocked!
Skystalker misses with a lunging right hand
and Holloway counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Skystalker out cold! What a finish! Holloway is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#1019 Herbert v Beau
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Dvalishvili scores with a jab.
Dvalishvili lands with a straight right. Holloway didn't see that one coming.
Dvalishvili throws an off balance right hand
and Holloway counters with a nice body shot.
Holloway throws the left hand but Dvalishvili avoids the punch easily.
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a body punch but Holloway moves out of range.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook. Holloway ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Holloway.
Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dvalishvili. Holloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holloway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holloway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dvalishvili just manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy right hand but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Holloway slips the punch.#T1#
Dvalishvili throws a jab when Holloway was well out of range.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Holloway saw that one coming.
Dvalishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Holloway's shoulder, as Holloway tries to avoid the shot.
And Holloway counters with a quick kick to the body but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Holloway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dvalishvili misses with a lunging right hand
and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili needs to keep his hands up - Holloway had a free shot at his head there.
Dvalishvili takes a swing at Holloway's ribcage but misses.
Holloway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dvalishvili scores with a head kick.
Holloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Holloway misses the target.
Dvalishvili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook.
Holloway blocks a head kick by Dvalishvili. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Holloway blocks the low kick.
Dvalishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Holloway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dvalishvili moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dvalishvili throws an off balance right hand
and Holloway counters with a left to the body.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Holloway slips the punch.
Holloway misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Dvalishvili releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dvalishvili throws an off balance right hand
enabling Holloway to counter with a crisp jab.
Dvalishvili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut
and Holloway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Dvalishvili lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holloway.
Dvalishvili lands a lovely overhand right.
Holloway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holloway slips a straight right by Dvalishvili.
Holloway misses with a hook.
Holloway throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dvalishvili checks a low kick from Holloway.#T4#
Dvalishvili is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dvalishvili is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Holloway had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili lands a head shot.
Dvalishvili smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dvalishvili with a poor takedown
and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Holloway cracks Dvalishvili with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Holloway has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dvalishvili to stand back up!#ROC#Dvalishvili is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Koba Dvalishvili's cut even more.
Dvalishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
As Dvalishvili backs away, Holloway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dvalishvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?
Dvalishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Holloway counters with a big left hand that crumples Dvalishvili! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GAMMA#1013 Aurelius v Glover
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holloway checks a leg kick.
Fritz feints and then cracks Holloway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holloway down.
Fritz slips a jab from Holloway.
Fritz looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Fritz missing with a left hand there. Holloway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holloway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holloway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Fritz misses its intended target.
Fritz 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.
Fritz misses with the combination.
Matthew Fritz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz tries a head kick but it misses.
Holloway is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fritz connects with a body shot.
Fritz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holloway was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Fritz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Holloway.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holloway! But no joy.
Fritz lands with a shot to the body.
Fritz throws a sloppy head kick and Holloway moves out of range easily.
Holloway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fritz misses with an uppercut. Holloway saw that one coming.
It seemed like Holloway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holloway loads up on a big right hand but Fritz slips the punch.
Fritz throws a jab but it's blocked by Holloway.
Holloway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fritz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Fritz. Those never looked like landing.
Fritz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHolloway.
Fritz misses with a hook to the body
letting Holloway counter with a right hand.
Holloway has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Fritz throws a low kick but Holloway avoids it.
Fritz lands with a good body shot.
Fritz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fritz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fritz throws a shot from downtown. Holloway moves away and avoids it.
Fritz just misses with a punch to the body.
Fritz tries a head kick but it misses.
Holloway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fritz.
Holloway on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fritz with a nice cross.
Fritz misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Fritz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holloway.
A countering left hand to the body from Holloway misses.
Holloway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Fritz misses.
Holloway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Fritz misses the target.
Holloway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fritz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fritz cracks Holloway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fritz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holloway under the eye.
Holloway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fritz misses the body punch
and Holloway counters with a nice uppercut.
Fritz lands a slapping body shot.
Holloway avoids the head kick by Fritz.
A nice side step and Holloway releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Fritz misses with an uppercut
and Holloway counters with a low kick, right behind Fritz 's knee.
Fritz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holloway throws out a counter right but Fritz avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fritz throws a shot from downtown. Holloway moves away and avoids it.
Fritz throws a hook but Holloway avoids it easily.
Fritz connects with a looping right hand.
Holloway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fritz.
Holloway defending well as Fritz loads up on a big left hand.
Fritz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fritz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Fritz 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.#R2#
Fritz misses with a hook to the body
and Fritz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fritz catches Holloway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fritz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holloway throws a hook to the side of Fritz's head but Fritz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fritz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holloway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Fritz finds it's way through Holloway's defenses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fritz.
Holloway has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fritz.
A swing and a miss from Fritz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fritz lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Holloway defending well as Fritz loads up on a big left hand.
Fritz slips under a jab from Holloway.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fritz.
Matthew Fritz is winning the standup battle so far.
Fritz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holloway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fritz misses with a body shot.
Fritz is looking to chop away at Holloway's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Holloway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fritz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fritz tries to bum rush Holloway with a series of wild strikes but Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fritz looks for the body kick but Holloway saw that one coming.
Holloway follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Fritz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fritz throws a looping overhand right but Holloway ducks down to avoid it.
Holloway looks to throw the jab but Fritz is out of range.
Fritz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fritz looks to score with a jab to the body but Holloway is just out of range.
Fritz throws the kick towards the body but Holloway avoids it.
Fritz looks to land a body kick but Holloway moved away.
A low kick from Holloway misses
and Fritz counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fritz misses with an uppercut
and Fritz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holloway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fritz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holloway scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Holloway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holloway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fritz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holloway. That did some damage!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Holloway might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fritz has got the better of the exchanges.
Fritz lands a jab.
Fritz misses the body punch
letting Holloway counter with a right hand.
Holloway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fritz throws a hook to the side of Holloway's head but Holloway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Holloway blocks the leg kick.
Fritz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fritz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fritz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holloway can do to turn this around?
Fritz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fritz lands a nice hook to Holloway's body. Holloway takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Fritz.
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!
Fritz throws a leg kick which misses Holloway's front leg but catches the back leg as Holloway tries to avoid it.
Fritz looks for the body kick but Holloway saw that one coming.
Fritz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHolloway.
Holloway blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fritz.
A big right from Fritz misses.
Holloway cracks a nice hook into Fritz's ribs.
Fritz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holloways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Fritz.
Holloway takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Fritz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Holloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holloway's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fritz misses with a low kick.
Fritz cracks Holloway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holloway tests Fritz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fritz misses with a head kick.
Fritz lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz misses with a double jab
letting Holloway counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fritz, as that shot connected.
A jab from Fritz misses. #T1#
Holloway moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fritz misses with a body shot.
Holloway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fritz scores with a jab to the body.
Fritz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fritz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHolloway.
Holloway throws a shot from downtown. Fritz moves away and avoids it.
Fritz cracks Holloway with an open hand slap.
Fritz misses with a hook. Holloway ducked under it nicely.
Holloway throws out a counter right but Fritz avoids it with no problem.
Fritz scores with a nice right hand.
Fritz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holloway.
Fritz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holloway moves away.
Max Holloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fritz misses with a looping right.
Fritz throws a body kick that misses.
Fritz lands with a hook. Holloway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fritz throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Holloway counter with a right hand.
Fritz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holloway's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway misses with a low kick.
Fritz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holloway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fritz throws a good cross that connects.
Holloway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holloway throws a hook but Fritz avoids it easily.#T3#
Holloway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fritz loads up on a big right hand but Holloway slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holloway! But no joy.
Fritz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fritz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fritz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fritz scores with a jab. Holloway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holloway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fritz.
Holloway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fritz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fritz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holloway.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Fritz.
Holloway throws out a counter right but Fritz avoids it with no problem.
Fritz throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Fritz throws a combination. Holloway tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Matthew Fritz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fritz.
Fritz lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fritz swings widly with a right hand
letting Holloway counter with a right hand.
Fritz misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Holloway counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fritz! Holloway lets Fritz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Fritz is rocked!
Holloway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holloway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fritz.
Holloway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fritz lands with a nice body punch.
Fritz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Fritz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fritz 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Fritz!
After winning the bout, Matthew Fritz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 269
Date: Jul 19, 2023

#R1#
Theorist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Theorist misses with a wild body shot.
Theorist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Theorist throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holloway counters with a good low kick that Theorist was not able to check.
Holloway throws a head kick that misses
and Theorist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Theorist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conspiracy Theorist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holloway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Theorist throws a lazy uppercut
and Holloway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist lands with a nice body kick.
Holloway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Theorist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Theorist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Theorist.
Theorist loads up on a big right hand but Holloway slips the punch.
Holloway avoids the body shot from Theorist.
Holloway quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Theorist with a jab.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Theorist.
Holloway staying out of range there.
Theorist looks to throw the jab but Holloway is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Holloway misses the target.
Good leg kick by Holloway.
Theorist scores with a push kick.#T2#
Theorist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holloway counters with a stiff right hand.
Holloway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Nonce Hunters in the buildup to the fight.
Theorist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holloway manages to avoid it.
Holloway throwing a counter right hand but Theorist manages to avoid it.
Holloway slips a jab from Theorist.
Holloway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Theorist throws a leg kick
enabling Holloway to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Conspiracy Theorist has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Theorist.
Holloway slips under a jab.
Theorist misses with a left hand
and Holloway counters with a stiff right hand.
Theorist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Theorist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holloway counters with a straight right hand.
Holloway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Theorist misses with a lunging right hand
and Holloway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Theorist drops his hands momentarily and Holloway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Theorist throws a lazy right hand but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holloway moves out of range of the strikes.
Holloway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holloway blocks a jab.
Theorist misses with a few strikes there.
Theorist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Theorist swings widly with a right hand
and Holloway counters with a good low kick that Theorist was not able to check.
Holloway checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Holloway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Theorist.
Theorist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Theorist misses with a straight left.
A combination from Theorist does no damage.
Holloway throwing a counter right hand but Theorist manages to avoid it.
Theorist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Theorist scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Theorist.
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Theorist.
Theorist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Theorist misses.
Theorist with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Theorist throws an off balance right hand
and Holloway counters with a nice body shot.
Theorist misses with a hook. Holloway ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Holloway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holloway walks into a straight right hand from Theorist.
Theorist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Theorist throws a front kick that sends Holloway stumbling back into the cage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Holloway might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Holloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Theorist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Holloway.
Donk. Theorist catches Holloway right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Theorist throws a sloppy body shot
and Holloway counters with a leg kick.
Theorist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Holloway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Theorist misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Holloway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holloway 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.
Theorist misses with a left hand
and Holloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holloway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Holloway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Theorist throws a jab when Holloway was well out of range.
Theorist keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Theorist throws a body punch but Holloway moves out of range.
Theorist lands with an uppercut that bounces Holloway off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theorist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Holloway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holloway misses with a jab to the body
and Theorist counters with a nice body shot.
Holloway seems to have got his legs back now.
Holloway lunges at Theorist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Theorist's hand.
Theorist throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Theorist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theorist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Theorist misses.
Holloway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theorist. Holloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Holloway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Theorist throws a series of punches but Holloway avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Theorist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holloway moves away.
Holloway is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Theorist is predictable there
and Holloway counters with a straight right hand.
Theorist misses with a leg kick.
Theorist misses with a hook. Holloway ducked under it nicely.
Theorist lands with a cross.
Holloway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Holloway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Theorist can pounce on him.
Theorist throws a jab when Holloway was well out of range.
Holloway feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Holloway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Theorist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Theorist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Theorist throws a chopping leg kick but Holloway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theorist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Holloway misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Holloway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holloway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Theorist.
Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Theorist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Theorist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holloway.
It looked like Holloway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Theorist.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Theorist feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holloways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holloway avoids the body shot from Theorist.
Holloway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Theorist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holloway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Theorist.
Theorist throws out a counter right but Holloway avoids it with no problem.
Theorist misses with an uppercut
and Holloway counters with a straight right hand.
Theorist lands a nice shot to the body.
A left lands for Theorist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist throws an off balance right hand
and Holloway counters with a nice leg kick.
Theorist looks to throw the jab but Holloway is out of range.
Holloway throwing a counter right hand but Theorist manages to avoid it.
Holloway misses with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a straight right hand.
Holloway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Theorist loads up on a big right hand but Holloway slips the punch.
Holloway throwing a counter right hand but Theorist manages to avoid it.
Theorist lands with an overhand left.
Theorist scores with a decent looking hook.
Holloway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice jab there from Theorist.
Theorist throws a shot from downtown. Holloway moves away and avoids it.
Holloway is looking to counter punch.
Theorist drops Holloway with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Holloway! Theorist dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conspiracy Theorist!
Conspiracy Theorist decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 265
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Holloway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kongsangchai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Holloway misses. #CL2#
Kongsangchai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kongsangchai lands with a light punch inside.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Kongsangchai.
Holloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holloway working aggressively here.
Kongsangchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holloway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Kongsangchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai working Holloway over with knees to the body.
Kongsangchai lands an elbow just above Holloway 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
Kongsangchai misses with a knee strike.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kongsangchai throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch.
Kongsangchai walks into a straight right hand from Holloway.
Holloway throws a front kick that sends Kongsangchai stumbling back into the cage.#T1##CL#
Holloway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kongsangchai misses with the head strike.
Holloway gets through Kongsangchai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Holloway taking a breather.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kongsangchai throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway. #T2#
Kongsangchai blocks an uppercut.
Kongsangchai misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
Kongsangchai blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway lands with a light punch inside.
Kongsangchai misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
A right handed body shot lands from Holloway.
Holloway working aggressively here.
Kongsangchai misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai missing with knees to the body.
Holloway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kongsangchai is keeping busy.
Holloway lands an uppercut.
Holloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kongsangchai misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Holloway. #T3#
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Kongsangchai looks winded!
Holloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holloway misses with some punches.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
A nice left hand lands by Kongsangchai.
Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongsangchai.
Holloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kongsangchai misses with the head strike.
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Holloway has closed the distance and engaged Kongsangchai in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holloway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongsangchai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kongsangchai blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kongsangchai tries to land knees in the clinch but Holloway avoids the damage to the body.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Kongsangchai tries a knee to the head but Holloway blocks it.
Kongsangchai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kongsangchais head.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kongsangchai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Holloway.
Holloway misses with some punches.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Kongsangchai blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Holloway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Holloway does it's job there.#ROC#Kongsangchai is rocked!
Holloway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kongsangchai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good leg kick by Holloway.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway lands with a straight right. Kongsangchai didn't see that one coming.
Kongsangchai is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?
Kongsangchai lands a body shot.
Kongsangchai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holloway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holloway moves out of range of the body kick from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Holloway rushes Kongsangchai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Kongsangchai scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holloway.
Kongsangchai lands a shoulder strike.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kongsangchai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Holloway fails to land.
Kongsangchai lands a nice uppercut.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Kongsangchai.
Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway is working Kongsangchai over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
Kongsangchai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holloways head.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kongsangchai can do to turn this around?
Kongsangchai lands with a right to the head.
Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Kongsangchai's head.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
Kongsangchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holloway.
Holloway presses Kongsangchai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway blocks an uppercut.
Holloway lands a body punch.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Kongsangchai lands an elbow inside that Holloway shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Kongsangchai misses with the head strike.
Kongsangchai throws a head punch that misses.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway presses Kongsangchai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kongsangchai is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai throws an elbow but it misses.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kongsangchai.
Holloway lands an uppercut.
Kongsangchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway'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.
Kongsangchai lands with a left to the head.
Kongsangchai blocking some punches.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kongsangchais head. #T3#
Kongsangchai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Holloway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kongsangchai throws a head punch that misses.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Kongsangchai.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Kongsangchai controls the action.
Kongsangchai presses Holloway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kongsangchai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kongsangchai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!#CL2#
Kongsangchai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holloway misses with the head strike. #T4#
Nice elbow from Kongsangchai.
A short right from Kongsangchai on the inside.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Kongsangchai's head.
A short left from Kongsangchai.
Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai blocks an uppercut.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
Kongsangchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongsangchai's elbow.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Kongsangchai.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongsangchai controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Holloway fails to land.
Holloway lands a left hand.
Holloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holloway working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kongsangchai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holloway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kongsangchai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kongsangchai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Max Holloway will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kongsangchai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holloways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#Holloway is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CL#
Kongsangchai tries to keep at a distance but Holloway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Holloway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kongsangchai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holloway in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holloway is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Kongsangchai avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Holloway is working Kongsangchai over against the cage.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kongsangchai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Kongsangchai tries to land a knee to the head but Holloway blocks with his arms. #BC#
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Holloway.
Holloway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kongsangchai.
Holloway seems to have got his legs back now.
Holloway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kongsangchai gets tackled into the cage by Holloway. Holloway maintains the clinch.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holloway tries to work over Kongsangchai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kongsangchai.
Holloway prevents a body shot from Kongsangchai.
Holloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kongsangchai misses with the head strike. #T1#
Holloway gets through Kongsangchai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Holloway fails to land.
Holloway blocks the elbow strike.
Holloway misses with a body punch.
Holloway prevents a body shot from Kongsangchai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kongsangchai.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kongsangchai scores a nice knee to the body.
Kongsangchai blocks an uppercut.
Holloway tries a body shot but Kongsangchai blocks it.
Kongsangchai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Holloway.
Kongsangchai misses with an uppercut. Holloway saw that one coming.
Holloway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Holloway swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongsangchai.#CL2#
Kongsangchai moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongsangchai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kongsangchai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Holloway breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Kongsangchai does no damage.
Kongsangchai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai doesn't manage to clinch there - Holloway circles away.
Holloway thumps Kongsangchai with a low kick.
Kongsangchai is looking to land body kicks.
Holloway lands a jab.
Kongsangchai wants to clinch up but Holloway keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch successfully.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kongsangchais head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
Kongsangchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Kongsangchai avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Kongsangchai's head.
A short right from Kongsangchai on the inside.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Kongsangchai avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Kongsangchai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holloway gets through Kongsangchai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway trying to control the position but instead, Kongsangchai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holloway into the cage.#T4#
Holloway lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Holloway pushes Kongsangchai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akara Kongsangchai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch.
Holloway swings for the body but Kongsangchai moves out of range.
Holloway cracks Kongsangchai with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kongsangchai tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Holloway pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kongsangchai is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 260
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Holloway misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
River sends Holloway crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! River is motioning to the referee to let Holloway up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
Holloway throws the kick towards the body but River avoids it.
Oh Holloway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
River swats away the attempt to clinch by Holloway.
Holloway seems to have got his legs back now.
Holloway throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holloway seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Holloway rushes River and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River blocks an uppercut.
Holloway takes a shot to the head.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holloway takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River drops Holloway with a huge uppercut! Holloway drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. River is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy River!
After winning the bout, Guy River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 247
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Bezerra tries for a takedown but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Bezerra.
A jab from Bezerra misses.
Bezerra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holloway misses with a low kick.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holloway as he avoids it easily.
Holloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bezerra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holloway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holloway with a nice cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bezerra shoots in but no luck this time.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erasmo Bezerra.
Bezerra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holloways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holloway throws a shot from downtown. Bezerra moves away and avoids it.
Bezerra checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holloway misses with a leg kick.
Holloway thuds a left hand into Bezerra's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezerra throws a looping overhand right but Holloway ducks down to avoid it.
Holloway tries to clinch but Bezerra moves out of range.
Holloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bezerra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holloway defends it nicely.#T1#
Holloway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holloway lands a jab to Bezerra's midsection.
Holloway lands a jab to the nose.
Holloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holloway tries to clinch but Bezerra moves out of range.
Holloway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bezerra.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
Bezerra keeps the fight on the outside.
Bezerra lands with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holloway.
Bezerra misses with a hook.
Bezerra misses with a wild body shot.
Bezerra lands with a nice body punch.
Holloway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Nonce Hunters in the buildup to the fight.
Holloway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bezerra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holloway tries to bum rush Bezerra with a series of wild strikes but Bezerra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Max Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezerra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holloway defends it nicely.#T2#
Bezerra connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Holloway pushes Bezerra up against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Bezerra has clasped his hands together around Holloway's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The strikes coming from Bezerra are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Holloway regains half guard, as Bezerra was trying to land strikes.
Holloway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bezerra. #SUB2#
Bezerra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bezerra trying to control from Holloway's half guard. Holloway has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Bezerra from controlling successfully.
Bezerra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bezerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holloway is pulling down on Bezerra's head to control his posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bezerra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bezerra landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bezerra cracks Holloway with a solid left hand.
Holloway working a defensive guard here.
Bezerra trying to control but Holloway is working from the bottom.
Bezerra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holloway haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Holloway being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt - Holloway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Erasmo Bezerra will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bezerra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bezerra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holloway avoids it really well and circles away.
Bezerra cracks a nice hook into Holloway's ribs.
Bezerra keeps the fight on the outside.
Bezerra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Bezerra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bezerra has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Holloway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bezerra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bezerra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Bezerra misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Bezerra.
Holloway is looking to clinch but Bezerra is avoiding it.
Holloway scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bezerra.
Holloway avoids the body shot from Bezerra.
Bezerra jabs at Holloway's body.#T1#
Holloway misses with a low kick.
Holloway moves out of range as Bezerra strikes.
Holloway slips a jab from Bezerra.
Bezerra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holloway.
Holloway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Holloway thuds his right hand into Bezerra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holloway tries to clinch but Bezerra moves out of range.
Bezerra keeps the fight on the outside.
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bezerra.
Bezerra keeps the fight on the outside.
Holloway shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bezerra misses with a straight right.
Bezerra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holloway pinned against the cage. Holloway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erasmo Bezerra.#CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch successfully.
Bezerra blocks an uppercut.
Bezerra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holloway smiles and moves away.
Holloway walks into a left hand. #T2#
Bezerra moves out of range of the body kick.
Bezerra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezerra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
Holloway throws a series of punches but Bezerra avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Holloway.
Holloway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bezerra.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Bezerra avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage. #BC#
Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bezerra misses with a body shot.
Holloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Bezerra is just out of range.
Bezerra looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bezerra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bezerra throws the left hand but Holloway avoids the punch easily.
Holloway lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bezerra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Holloway wants to clinch up but Bezerra keeps it at a distance.
Holloway is looking to clinch.
Bezerra shoots in but no luck this time.
Holloway wants to slow Bezerra down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Bezerra misses the target.
Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bezerra.
Nice body punch from Holloway. #CL#
Holloway clinches with his opponent.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bezerra backwards.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Holloway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bezerra misses with a body punch.
Bezerra has Holloway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holloway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bezerra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Holloway is defending well.
Bezerra is breathing heavily.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Bezerra tries to score a body lock takedown but Holloway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Bezerra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holloway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holloway taking a breather.
Bezerra tries to score a body lock takedown but Holloway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bezerra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Holloway is defending well.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holloway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Holloway.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway tries a body shot but Bezerra blocks it.
A short left from Holloway.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Holloway prevents the takedown attempt.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway lands a body punch.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bezerra backwards.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Bezerra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Holloway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bezerra walks into a jab.
Bezerra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bezerra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bezerra throws out a powerful jab.
Bezerra keeps the fight on the outside.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Bezerra circles away. #CL#
Holloway clinches with his opponent.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bezerra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holloway after a bit of a struggle.
Bezerra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holloway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Holloway.
A short uppercut from Holloway.
Bezerra wants to take the fight to the mat but Holloway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erasmo Bezerra.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bezerra backwards.
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!
Holloway lands a left hand.
Holloway gets through Bezerra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezerras head.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bezerra backwards. #ROC#Bezerra is rocked!
Bezerra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Bezerra is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?#T1##BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Bezerra shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Holloway is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Holloway is defending against the submission attempts here by Bezerra.
Bezerra seems to have recovered his senses.
Bezerra is thwarting Holloway's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezerra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Bezerra seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Holloway wants to get back to his feet.
Holloway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bezerra.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezerra missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Bezerra is working for a kimura but Holloway is defending it quite comfortably.
Holloway is trying to control but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bezerra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holloway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bezerra lunges at Holloway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holloway's hand. #T3#
Holloway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bezerra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holloway's hands.
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt - Holloway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch but Bezerra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holloway is looking to clinch but Bezerra is avoiding it.
Bezerra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bezerra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Bezerra.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bezerra. Holloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holloway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holloway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bezerra takes a step back to recover.
Holloway connects with a looping right hand.
Holloway lands with a straight right. Bezerra didn't see that one coming.
Holloway tests Bezerra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Holloway.
Holloway is looking to clinch.
Holloway digs a good body shot into Bezerra's ribs.#T4#
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bezerra was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Bezerra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holloway moves away.
Bezerra swats away the attempt to clinch by Holloway.
Bezerra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bezerra on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holloway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bezerra can do to turn this around?
Holloway throws a body punch but Bezerra moves out of range.
Bezerra tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bezerra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
Holloway tries to clinch but Bezerra is having none of it.
Holloway tries to clinch but Bezerra is having none of it. #TD2#
Bezerra drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Holloway sneaks out the side door and pushes Bezerra away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Good exchange - Holloway coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Holloway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holloway 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Holloway!
Max Holloway was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 239
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Sukulaku drops Holloway with a left and a right! Oh, Holloway is hurt - Sukulaku dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
Sukulaku has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Oh Holloway is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Sukulaku is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Holloway is surviving well by controlling Sukulaku's body position as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Sukulaku has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Holloway is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jyrki Sukulaku!
An out of breath Jyrki Sukulaku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 232
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1##CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
Holloway has Dimms pushed against the cage.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms works on Holloway's body with a couple of short punches.
Dimms scores with a hook to the body.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Dimms.
Dimms presses Holloway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
Holloway leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimms.
Dimms lands with a left to the head.
Dimms digs a right hand underneath Holloway's ribcage. Holloway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Dimms.
Dimms blocks an uppercut.
Holloway lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Dimms pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimms thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holloway scoring well with a low kick there.
Dimms takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Holloway slips under a jab.
Holloway throws out a powerful jab.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dimms paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dimms scores with a punch to the head.
Dimms misses with a hook
letting Holloway counter with a right hand.
Holloway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Holloway scoring well with a low kick there.
Dimms throws a shot from downtown. Holloway moves away and avoids it.
Holloway closes the distance but Dimms moves to the side
and Dimms counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holloway throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Dimms counters with a nice right hand that sends Holloway toppling to the canvas! Holloway scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dimms finish him?!#ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway misses with a right hand
and Dimms counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Schmedgar Dimms!
Schmedgar Dimms thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 224
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
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.#CL2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
Holloway working aggressively here. #BC2#
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.#CL#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!#R2#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #BC2#
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. #ROC#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?#CUT2#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.#T2#
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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 218
Date: Dec 28, 2022

#R1#
Holloway throws a good cross that connects.
Holloway swings for the body but Crenshaw moves out of range.
We've been informed that Crenshaw 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 ducks under a wild hook from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crenshaw throws a series of punches but Holloway avoids them all with ease.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Holloway.
Holloway throws an overhand right that lands on Crenshaw's shoulder, as Crenshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Holloway scores with a leg kick.
Holloway closes the distance but Crenshaw moves to the side
and Crenshaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crenshaw takes one on the button.
Holloway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Holloway misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crenshaw! But no joy.
Crenshaw circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crenshaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Holloway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holloway darts in trying to clinch
and Crenshaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Holloway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crenshaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Holloway. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Crenshaw. Beautiful body shot.
Holloway misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crenshaw! But no joy.
Holloway tries to clinch but Crenshaw moves away
and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Crenshaw.#T2#
Holloway throws a low kick but Crenshaw moves out of range easily.
Holloway misses with a hook
and Crenshaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holloway misses the shot to the body.
Crenshaw is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holloway with a body shot.
Holloway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crenshaw is out of range and Holloway settles back down.
Crenshaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crenshaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holloway.
Crenshaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Holloway misses with a jab to the body
and Crenshaw counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
Holloway tries to land a leg kick but Crenshaw saw it coming and moves away.
Crenshaw throws a big counter head kick but Holloway avoids it with no problem.
Crenshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holloway.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holloway.
Crenshaw looks to land a right hand but Holloway moved out of range.#T3#
Holloway misses with a hook. Crenshaw ducked under it nicely.
Holloway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crenshaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holloway momentarily.
Oh Holloway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holloway lands a lovely overhand right.
Holloway lands a nice shot that snaps Crenshaw's head back.
Holloway misses with a hook. Crenshaw ducked under it nicely.
Crenshaw takes one to the chin there.
Holloway throws a leg kick
and Crenshaw counters with a big right hand! Oh Holloway is in trouble here! Crenshaw follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Crenshaw!
As Don Crenshaw got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Wingin' juice and feelin' loose. '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 210
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Holloway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holloway scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox misses with a hook. Holloway ducked under it nicely.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox slips under a jab.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Holloway avoids the body shot from Knox.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Holloway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holloway tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Holloway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target. #CL2#
Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holloway or not.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holloway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knox blocks a body shot from Holloway. #T1#
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holloway.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Knox blocks a body shot from Holloway.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox tries to pull guard but Holloway holds him up against the cage and eventually Knox drops back down to his feet.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Holloway avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holloway smiles and moves away.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aramis Knox.
Holloway misses with a looping right.#CL#
Holloway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holloway walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Holloway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Holloway counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knox tries to pull guard but Holloway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Knox.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Knox. #T2#
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox trying to stall but Holloway improves his position.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox tries to pull guard but Holloway won't allow it.
Knox tries to pull guard but Holloway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holloway working aggressively here.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holloway walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holloway throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Holloway throws a shot to the body.
Holloway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox stuns Holloway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holloway misses with a body shot.
Holloway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Holloway forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holloway misses with the head strike.
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Holloway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Holloway has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knox lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Holloway fails to land.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox avoiding damage.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway lands with a light punch inside.
Knox misses with the head strike. #T4#
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holloway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holloway slows down the pace here.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Holloway is trying to stall.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holloway walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a right hand that Holloway ducks under and follows up with a left that Holloway also avoids with ease.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox throws out a counter right but Holloway avoids it with no problem.
Holloway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holloway scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Holloway misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Holloway ducks down to avoid it.
Knox lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holloway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holloway tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holloway.
Knox throws a jab when Holloway was well out of range.
Holloway is looking to wear down Knox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Holloway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox thuds a left hand into Holloway's body.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Holloway is just out of range.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Holloway is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Holloway.
Holloway slips under a jab.
Holloway throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Holloway missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Holloway takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox tries to pull guard but Holloway won't allow it.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Holloway lands a right hand.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox is trying to stall.
Holloway takes a shot to the head.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holloway walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Knox gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Knox taking a breather.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holloway scores with a hook to the body.
Holloway tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Holloway - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Holloway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Knox jumps guard. #T2##SUB2#
Knox working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Holloway has passed into half guard!
Knox wants to control but Holloway is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knox is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Holloway jumps into side control!
Knox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holloway wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holloway is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Holloway decides to stand back up.
Holloway takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.#CL#
Holloway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox tries to pull guard but Holloway won't allow it.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aramis Knox.
Knox tries to pull guard but Holloway holds him up against the cage and eventually Knox drops back down to his feet.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holloway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holloway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Holloway presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knox tries to pull guard but Holloway won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holloway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Holloway lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Holloway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Holloway.
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Holloway.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holloway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Holloway.
Holloway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Max Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Holloway is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knox.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holloway.
Holloway throws a leg kick
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Holloway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Holloway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#That has opened up Aramis Knox's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway slips under a jab.
Holloway moves out of range of the strikes.
Holloway gets in close and tags Knox with a short punch that almost sends Knox to the mat! Oh Knox is in big trouble! He turns his back on Holloway, trying to create some distance but Holloway rushes him, striking wildly and Knox goes down! The referee tackles Holloway into the cage to end the fight! Holloway is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Aramis Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sheeeeeeeeit. '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 205
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Holloway jabs at Rain's body.
Holloway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rain checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holloway. That's going to slow Rain down.
Rain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holloway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holloway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rain, as that shot connected.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rain doesn't seem bothered though.
Holloway misses with a straight left.
Holloway scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rain.
Holloway misses the body punch
and Rain counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rain throws a low kick but Holloway moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holloway is looking to wear down Rain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Holloway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Holloway ducks down to avoid it.
Holloway checks the leg kick.
Holloway lands with a right hand.
Rain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holloway swings widly with a right hand
and Rain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holloway misses with a two punch combination.
Holloway throws a leg kick which misses Rain's front leg but catches the back leg as Rain tries to avoid it.
Rain scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
Holloway gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rain gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Holloway is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). White Rain!
After winning the bout, White Rain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 235 - Wayne Vs Do Urden
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Plutov misses with the combination.
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Plutov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holloway's sensitive parts.
Holloway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holloway throws a push kick but Plutov slaps the foot to one side.
Holloway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plutov throws out the jab.
Plutov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holloway misses with a low kick.
Plutov needs to keep his hands up - Holloway had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Plutov pushes Holloway up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Plutov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holloway's brow.
Plutov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holloway.
Holloway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Plutov.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov throws an elbow but it misses.
Plutov working Holloway over with knees to the body.#T1#
Holloway tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plutov trying to land knees to the body.
Plutov lands a hook that snaps the head of Holloway backwards. #BC#
Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plutov blocks the body kick.
Holloway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holloway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway scores with a nice head shot.
Plutov throws a right hand that Holloway ducks under and follows up with a left that Holloway also avoids with ease.#CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch.
Plutov throws a head punch that misses.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Plutov misses with an elbow over the top.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Plutov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Plutov looks winded!
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Plutov backwards. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch. #CL#
Holloway has managed to clinch.
Holloway stalling.
Plutov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holloway up against the cage.
Holloway lands an uppercut.#T3#
Holloway tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch. #CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch successfully.
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutov is looking to control Holloway's arms but Holloway gets an underhook and turns him. Now Plutov has his back to the cage.
Plutov misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holloway.
Holloway tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Holloway scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Plutov fails to land.
Plutov throws an elbow that misses.
Holloway cracks Plutov with a nice body shot.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Holloway.
Holloway lands a right hand. #T4#
Plutov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holloway blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Holloway.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holloway digs a right hand underneath Plutov's ribcage. Plutov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holloway lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plutov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holloway.
Holloway scores with a kick to the midsection.
Holloway lands a nice looking body shot.
Holloway lands a leg kick that knocks Plutov off balance momentarily.
Holloway thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Plutov if he has to take too many more of those.
Holloway jabs Plutov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch.
Holloway blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Holloway.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holloway cracks Plutov with a nice body shot.
Holloway lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Plutov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holloway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Plutov. That did some damage!
Holloway misses with a double jab
and Holloway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holloway throws a nice looking combination but Plutov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plutov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plutov can do to turn this around?#BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Plutov misses the target.
Holloway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Plutov under the eye.
Holloway jabs Plutov right on the nose. Plutov blinks but takes it well.
Holloway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Plutov throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Plutov.
Holloway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Plutov takes one on the button.#CL#
Holloway pushes Plutov up against the cage in a clinch.
Plutov tries to work over Holloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
Holloway avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Plutov stalling in the clinch but Holloway improves position. #T1#
Holloway digs a right hand underneath Plutov's ribcage. Plutov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Plutov is breathing heavily.
Holloway works on Plutov's body with a couple of short punches.
Holloway lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Holloway lands a body punch.
Holloway pushes Plutov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Holloway as the two fighters clinch.
Holloway cracks Plutov with a nice body shot.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Plutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holloway digs a right hand underneath Plutov's ribcage. Plutov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Plutov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holloway.
Plutov needs to keep his hands up - Holloway had a free shot at his head there.
Holloway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Plutov is rocked!
Holloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plutov is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?#T2#
Holloway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Plutov seems to have recovered his senses.
Holloway with a nice calf kick.
Holloway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Plutov's hands.
Holloway lands a nice hook to Plutov's body. Plutov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holloway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holloway lands a right hook to the body.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway thuds a left hand into Plutov's body.#KD#
Holloway drops Plutov with a beautiful combination! Plutov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Holloway is looking for the KO!
Holloway tests Plutov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holloway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch.
Holloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Holloway.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Holloway misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holloway.
Holloway keeps the fight on the outside.#KD#
Holloway sends Plutov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Holloway is motioning to the referee to let Plutov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CL#
Holloway takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Holloway.
Holloway lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Plutov to his knees! Holloway keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFK 230 - Mad Onion Vs Chika
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Holloway lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit wants to break free but Holloway has control.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Holloway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Holloway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Holloway.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Holloway controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Holloway lands an uppercut.
Holloway tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holloway misses with a looping left.
Holloway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holloway misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holloway.
Holloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Holloway throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Holloway holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Holloway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Holloway - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Holloway fails to land.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
Holloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Holloway misses the shot to the body.
Holloway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holloway moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Holloway wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Holloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holloway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Sitsongrit lands a high kick!
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Holloway's ribcage but misses.
Holloway misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Sitsongrit misses with the combination.
It looked like Holloway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.#CL#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
Holloway looking to stall.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Holloway thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.#CL2#
Sitsongrit rushes Holloway and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holloway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Holloway misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holloway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holloway misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holloway connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Holloway didn't see that one coming.
Holloway takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
Holloway throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Oh Holloway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit cracks Holloway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Holloway is looking to wear down Sitsongrit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Holloway. #CL2#
Sitsongrit has Holloway up against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway tries to break free but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway taking a breather.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Surianglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
A combination from Sitsongrit does no damage.
Holloway throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit drops Holloway with a huge uppercut! Holloway drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sitsongrit is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Surianglek Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Surianglek Sitsongrit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: OFK 223 - Do Urden Vs Barnes
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Holloway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holloway throws a solid leg kick but Alela takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holloway.
Holloway slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holloway checks a leg kick.
Holloway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holloway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alela.
Alela tries to bum rush Holloway with a series of wild strikes but Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holloway connects with an inside leg kick.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alela lands a jab to Holloway's midsection.
Alela throws a leg kick but Holloway sees it coming and moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Alela. Beautiful body shot.
Alela throws a sloppy head kick
letting Holloway counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alela.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Alela throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holloway finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alela just misses with a punch to the body.
Alela's corner calls for a 1-2. Alela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Holloway there.
Holloway swings for the body but Alela moves out of range.
Holloway lands a jab.
Holloway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Alela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alela or perhaps it was just good defense by Holloway, which made it look bad. #CL#
Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alela, pushing him back against the cage.
Alela misses with some punches.
Alela misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Alela.
Alela is looking to break free of the clinch but Holloway has double underhooks. #BC2#
Alela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alela throws a big shot that misses.
Alela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alela there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holloway misses the jab.
Holloway defending well as Alela loads up on a big left hand.
Max Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alela shoots for a double leg takedown but Holloway sprawls well. He's pushed Alela's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holloway cracks Alela with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway wants to clinch.#T2#
Alela throws a head kick that Holloway semi-blocks.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alela moves away.
Holloway connects with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Holloway.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alela manages to avoid it.
Alela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Holloway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holloway misses with an uppercut. Alela saw that one coming.
Holloway scores with a shot to the body.
Alela lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alela fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holloway on the side of the head.
Holloway scores with a hook.
Alela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holloway.
Alela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holloway's sensitive parts.
Alela avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Holloway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holloway tries to clinch there but Alela circles away. #T3#
Holloway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alela cracks Holloway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alela getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Holloway.
Alela fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holloway checks it well.
Alela has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holloway.
Holloway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alela throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holloway avoids the head kick by Alela.
Holloway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holloway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holloway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Holloway has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Alela wants the takedown. Holloway is fighting it off but Alela persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Holloway's guard against the cage.
Holloway controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alela sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Alela trying to control but Holloway is working from the bottom.
Alela won't allow Holloway to sweep him here.
Holloway seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alela trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alela misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holloway misses with a double jab.
Alela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway 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.#R2#
Alela slips under a jab from Holloway.
Alela throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Holloway tries to clinch but Alela is having none of it.
Holloway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alela ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Alela.#CL#
Holloway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Alela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Alela shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alela showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alela wants to pass to mount but Holloway is defending the position.
Holloway is trying to maintain the position but Alela is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Alela looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holloway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alela trying to control from half guard but Holloway is working away.
Holloway won't allow Alela to pass to mount.
Holloway is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alela scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alela not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holloway wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Alela is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holloway has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alela tries to pass to full mount but Holloway defends it. #T2##SUB2#
Alela looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alela with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alela missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Alela is looking for a kimura here.
Alela misses with a head shot. Holloway uses the momentum to regain guard.
Holloway wants to stand and escape but Alela is having none of it.
Holloway manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alela manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Alela wants to get back to his feet but Holloway is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Holloway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alela digs a good hook to Holloway's body.
Holloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Alela is just out of range.
Holloway scores with a one two! Alela had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Holloway throws a hook but Alela avoids it easily.
Alela misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holloway tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alela manages to circle out of the way.
Alela throws a body shot but no joy.
Alela throws a combination. Holloway tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Holloway throws out a loose jab but Alela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alela throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holloway throws a lazy right hand but Alela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alela scores with a nice strike.
Holloway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alela manages to avoid it.
Alela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sao Alela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Holloway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Alela throws a hook but Holloway avoids it easily.
Holloway takes one on the button.
Holloway scores with a hook.#CL#
Holloway closes the distance and pushes Alela back into the cage.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alela's elbow.
Holloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Holloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alela goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holloway prevents it.
Holloway tries to work over Alela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alela lands a shot to the body.
Holloway working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holloways head.
Holloway is looking to break free of the clinch but Alela has double underhooks.
Alela is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holloway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holloway scores with a hook to the body.
Alela wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alela can't find room to land a body shot as Holloway controls the action.
Alela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holloway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.#T1#
Holloway lands a right hand. #BC#
Holloway breaks from the clinch.
Holloway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alela.
Holloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alela.
Holloway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alela manages to avoid it.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alela was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Alela is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Alela throws a low kick but Holloway moves out of range easily.
A cross from Alela lands.
Holloway throws a jab but it's blocked by Alela.
Alela digs a good hook to Holloway's body.
Alela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Alela misses its intended target.
Holloway jabs Alela to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holloway takes a swing at Alela's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Alela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway slips a jab and a cross from Alela.
Holloway scores with a leg kick.
Alela's corner calls for a 1-2. Alela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Alela drops his hands momentarily and Holloway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alela jabs Holloway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holloway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holloway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alela tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway lands with a nice combination. Alela backs away looking to recover.
Holloway lands with a good body shot.
Alela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holloway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alelas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Alela misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Holloway misses the target.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alela moves away.
Alela looks to score with a jab to the body but Holloway is just out of range.
Alela is looking to slow Holloway down with leg kicks.
Holloway throws a hook to the side of Alela's head but Alela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alela tries a head kick but it misses.
Holloway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holloway throws a looping overhand right but Alela ducks down to avoid it.
Holloway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Holloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alela has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holloway.
Holloway cracks Alela with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Holloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Alela is just out of range.
Holloway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holloway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holloway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alela throws out the jab.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alela can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Holloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holloway blocks a head kick by Alela.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Alela avoids them all with ease.
Alela avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Max Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Holloway with a jab.
Alela lands a nice looking body shot.
Holloway throws a hook to the side of Alela's head but Alela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holloway leaves Alela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Holloway lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alela moves away.
Alela connects with a nice looking jab.
Alela takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alela is looking for the big counter here.
Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Good exchange - Alela coming out on top.
Alela dodges the punch combination from Holloway.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Alela circles away.
Alela appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Holloway misses its intended target.
Alela unleashes a big counter combination but Holloway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alela lands with a nice body kick.
Alela moves out of range of the strikes.
Holloway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Holloway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holloway 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Holloway!
Max Holloway made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 215 - Line Vs Barnes
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Vaiduoklis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holloway thuds a left hand into Vaiduoklis's body.
Vaiduoklis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaiduoklis.
Holloway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vaiduoklis lands a jab to Holloway's midsection.
Vaiduoklis 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.
A cross from Vaiduoklis lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Vaiduoklis as he connects with a hook.
Vaiduoklis takes a swing at Holloway's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Vaiduoklis.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaiduoklis.
A shot to the liver by Vaiduoklis. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaiduoklis misses with a two punch combination.
Holloway seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis clobbers Holloway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vaiduoklis throws a sloppy head kick and Holloway moves out of range easily.
Holloway takes a swing at Vaiduoklis's ribcage but misses.
Holloway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Holloway as he checks the leg kick.
Holloway misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Holloway misses. #T1#
A jab from Vaiduoklis does it's job there.
Holloway is looking to score with low kicks.
Vaiduoklis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holloway.
Holloway is looking to score with low kicks.
Vaiduoklis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vaiduoklis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vaiduoklis cracks Holloway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vaiduoklis loads up on a big right hand but Holloway slips the punch.
Vaiduoklis looks for the body kick but Holloway saw that one coming.
Holloway is looking to wear down Vaiduoklis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holloway takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Holloway lands with a cross.
Holloway slips a jab and a cross from Vaiduoklis.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vaiduoklis slips under a jab from Holloway.
Vaiduoklis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A cross from Holloway lands.
Vaiduoklis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Vaiduoklis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holloway.
Vaiduoklis slips a jab from Holloway.
Holloway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vaiduoklis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holloway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis scores with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a good cross that connects.
Vaiduoklis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Holloway blocks the body kick.
Holloway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holloway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holloway misses with a head kick.
Vaiduoklis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Holloway had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vaiduoklis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holloway.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. That's going to slow Holloway down.
Holloway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vaiduoklis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Holloway throws a leg kick that misses.
Holloway throws a poor cross that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vaiduoklis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holloway on the side of the head.#T3#
Holloway throws a sloppy head kick and Vaiduoklis moves out of range easily.
Holloway tries to clinch there but Vaiduoklis circles away.
Holloway throws a leg kick but Vaiduoklis checks it.
Vaiduoklis cracks Holloway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vaiduoklis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vaiduoklis stuns Holloway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vaiduoklis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holloway loads up on a big right hand but Vaiduoklis slips the punch.
Vaiduoklis misses with a straight right.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking body shot.
Vaiduoklis throws a series of strikes that have Holloway backpedaling. #ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
Vaiduoklis thuds his shin into the meat of Holloway's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaiduoklis lands the left hand.
Oh Holloway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holloway throws a right hand that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a thumping low kick.
Vaiduoklis lands a right hook to the body.
Holloway seems to have got his legs back now.
Holloway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holloway tries to bum rush Vaiduoklis with a series of wild strikes but Vaiduoklis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking body kick.
Holloway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holloway misses with a wild body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Vaiduoklis. That snapped Holloway's head back.
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that misses.
Holloway ducks right into an uppercut from Vaiduoklis.
A shot to the liver by Vaiduoklis. Beautiful body shot.
Vaiduoklis misses with a wild body shot.
Vaiduoklis clobbers Holloway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Holloway misses.
Vaiduoklis throws out a counter right but Holloway avoids it with no problem.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaiduoklis.
Nice cross by Vaiduoklis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Holloway gets a clinch.
Vaiduoklis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
Vaiduoklis can't find room to land a body shot as Holloway controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juodasis Vaiduoklis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vaiduoklis avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Holloway misses with an uppercut
and Vaiduoklis counters with a good, hard body kick but Holloway shrugs it off.
Holloway tries to move into range but Vaiduoklis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Holloway is looking to clinch but Vaiduoklis is avoiding it.
Holloway lands a slapping body shot.
Holloway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Holloway has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Holloway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Holloway sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holloway lands a nice looking body shot.
Holloway takes a swing at Vaiduoklis's ribcage but misses.
Holloway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holloway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Holloway misses
letting Vaiduoklis counter with a right hand.
Holloway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holloway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holloway misses with a leg kick.
Holloway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vaiduoklis.#T1#
Vaiduoklis lands a high kick!
Vaiduoklis jabs at Holloway's body.
Vaiduoklis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holloway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vaiduoklis.
Holloway walks into a straight right hand from Vaiduoklis.
Holloway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Holloway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holloway will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vaiduoklis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holloway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vaiduoklis connects with a body shot.
Holloway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holloway sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that misses.
Vaiduoklis takes one to the side of the head.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaiduoklis.
A head kick misses from Holloway.
Vaiduoklis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaiduoklis scoring well with a low kick there.
Holloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Holloway misses with a hook
letting Vaiduoklis counter with a right hand.
Vaiduoklis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vaiduoklis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vaiduoklis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holloway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vaiduoklis.
Holloway scores with a body shot. #CL#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vaiduoklis.
Holloway presses Vaiduoklis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vaiduoklis's elbow.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vaiduoklis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shot to the side of Holloway's head.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vaiduoklis backwards.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaiduoklis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway. #BC2#
Vaiduoklis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vaiduoklis.
Holloway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Vaiduoklis.
Holloway needs to keep his hands up - Vaiduoklis had a free shot at his head there.
Holloway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaiduoklis moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vaiduoklis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holloway checks it well.
Vaiduoklis feints and then cracks Holloway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holloway down.
Holloway misses the shot to the body.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4##CL#
Holloway gets a clinch.
Vaiduoklis throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway working aggressively here.
Vaiduoklis throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vaiduoklis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holloway.
Holloway thuds his right hand into Vaiduoklis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vaiduoklis lands with a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis digs a good hook to Holloway's body.
Holloway throws a hook to the side of Vaiduoklis's head but Vaiduoklis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vaiduoklis throws out a counter right but Holloway avoids it with no problem.
Holloway digs a good body shot into Vaiduoklis's ribs.
Holloway misses with a shot to the body
and Vaiduoklis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaiduoklis misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis jabs Holloway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holloway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juodasis Vaiduoklis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Holloway throws a leg kick which misses Vaiduoklis's front leg but catches the back leg as Vaiduoklis tries to avoid it.
Vaiduoklis checks a leg kick nicely.
Holloway thuds a left hand into Vaiduoklis's body.
Vaiduoklis lands with an uppercut that bounces Holloway off the cage and back into range.
Nice body kick there by Vaiduoklis.
Nice cross by Holloway.
Holloway slips a straight right by Vaiduoklis.
Holloway throws a combination that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a right hand to the body.
Vaiduoklis jabs at Holloway's body.
Vaiduoklis throws a good cross that connects.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice body kick.
Vaiduoklis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Holloway throws out a loose jab but Vaiduoklis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Holloway. Beautiful body shot.
Vaiduoklis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vaiduoklis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vaiduoklis closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Vaiduoklis works Holloway's body with a nice hook.
Holloway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vaiduoklis under the eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holloway.
Vaiduoklis connects with a body shot.
Holloway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vaiduoklis with a jab.
Holloway gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vaiduoklis.
Holloway throws a leg kick which misses Vaiduoklis's front leg but catches the back leg as Vaiduoklis tries to avoid it.
Vaiduoklis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaiduoklis cracks Holloway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Holloway misses.
Vaiduoklis cracks a nice hook into Holloway's ribs.
Max Holloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Vaiduoklis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Holloway.
Holloway jabs Vaiduoklis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holloway is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holloway misses with a left hand
and Vaiduoklis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vaiduoklis tries to bum rush Holloway with a series of wild strikes but Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vaiduoklis stuns Holloway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holloway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vaiduoklis.
Holloway scores with a nice strike.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaiduoklis circles away.
Holloway tries to land a front kick but Vaiduoklis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Vaiduoklis.
Nice shot by Vaiduoklis.
Holloway throws a right hand that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Holloway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaiduoklis circles away.
Vaiduoklis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Vaiduoklis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vaiduoklis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vaiduoklis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vaiduoklis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vaiduoklis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holloway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vaiduoklis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holloway scores with a punch to the head.
Vaiduoklis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holloway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway tries to clinch up.
Vaiduoklis lands with a cross.
A big right from Holloway misses.
Vaiduoklis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holloway tries to clinch but Vaiduoklis is having none of it.
Holloway throws a lazy uppercut
and Vaiduoklis counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Vaiduoklis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis staying out of range there.
Holloway tries to move into range but Vaiduoklis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Holloway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holloway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holloway throws a big shot that misses.
Holloway throws a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis scores with a jab.
Vaiduoklis lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holloway misses with a body punch.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch.
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that misses.
Holloway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vaiduoklis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 209-Holloway Vs Pellegrini
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1##CL#
Holloway moves into range and clinches up with Pellegrini.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pellegrini crunches a lovely knee into Holloway's ribcage.
Pellegrini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Pellegrini avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
We've been informed that Pellegrini 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 working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pellegrini lands a nice knee to the body.
Pellegrini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holloway.
Pellegrini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pellegrini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holloway avoids it.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pellegrini backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Holloway.
Holloway keeps control of Pellegrini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Pellegrini.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pellegrini's elbow.
Pellegrini lands with a short shot to the head.
Pellegrini looking to throw knees to the head but Holloway is blocking nicely. #T1#
Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Pellegrini lands with a right to the head.
Pellegrini utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
Holloway taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Pellegrini controls his hands.
Pellegrini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pellegrini is trying to break the clinch but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Holloway.
Knees to the body from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holloway in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pellegrini lands a good knee to the midsection. Holloway won't want to take too many of those.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pellegrini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holloway avoids it.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pellegrini's elbow.
Holloway avoiding damage as Pellegrini throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini tries to land a leg kick but Holloway saw it coming and moves away.
Holloway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pellegrini looks to score with a jab to the body but Holloway is just out of range.
Pellegrini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Holloway.
Holloway checks a leg kick.
Holloway misses the shot to the body.
Holloway throws a jab but it's blocked by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini just misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway dodges the punch combination from Pellegrini.
Holloway is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holloway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holloway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Holloway throws out a powerful jab.
Pellegrini misses the shot to the body.
Pellegrini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holloway.
Pellegrini avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Some wild striking there from Holloway.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Pellegrini.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Pellegrini avoids them all with ease.
Holloway swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Pellegrini to counter with a crisp jab.
Holloway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pellegrini is out of range.
And Pellegrini responds with a good body kick, but Holloway manages to step out the way in time.
Pellegrini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pellegrini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holloway's head backwards.
Holloway slips under a jab from Pellegrini.
Holloway throws a hook to the side of Pellegrini's head but Pellegrini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick from Pellegrini, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pellegrini was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
A nice side step and Pellegrini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sloppy strikes from Pellegrini. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pellegrini misses the shot to the body.
Pellegrini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holloway. #T4#
Holloway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pellegrini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway drops his hands momentarily and Pellegrini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy left from Pellegrini finds it's target.
Pellegrini thuds a left hand into Holloway's body.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Pellegrini.
A quick step to the side and Holloway tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holloway tries to clinch but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Holloway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pellegrini counters with a straight right hand.
Holloway lands a right hook to the body.
Pellegrini avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Holloway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pellegrini on the side of the head.
Pellegrini misses with a looping right.
Holloway tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Pellegrini as he connects with a hook.
Holloway throws a good cross that connects.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Pellegrini.#ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
Pellegrini throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Pellegrini dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Pellegrini.
Pellegrini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holloway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holloway lands a jab.
Holloway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Holloway.
Pellegrini doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pellegrini lands a really nice looking cross but Holloway seems unphased.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pellegrini. Holloway shrugs it off though.
Pellegrini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holloway circles away quickly and effectively.
Holloway throws a right hand that Pellegrini ducks under and follows up with a left that Pellegrini also avoids with ease.
Holloway drops his hands momentarily and Pellegrini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holloway misses with a body punch
and Pellegrini counters with a series of strikes. Holloway will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Holloway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pellegrini drops Holloway with a straight right hand, right on the button! Pellegrini follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Pellegrini!
Vinnie Pellegrini is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Vinnie Pellegrini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 200 - Okafor Vs Mustonen
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Bamalog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bamalog lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bamalog dodges the punch combination from Holloway. #CL#
Bamalog has Holloway up against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway takes a shot to the head.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamalog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike from Bamalog.
Holloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Holloway controls his hands.
Holloway scores with a hook to the body.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamalog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bamalog misses with a few strikes there.
Bamalog throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Bamalog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holloway pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Bamalog gets tackled into the cage by Holloway. Holloway maintains the clinch.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike.
Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holloway throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Holloway does no damage.
Bamalog just misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bamalog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holloway avoids the body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bamalog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bamalog.
Bamalog lands with a straight right. Holloway didn't see that one coming.
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!
Bamalog takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Teke Bamalog has been cut.#CL2#
Holloway clinches.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamalog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holloway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Bamalog digs a right hand into Holloway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holloway's gas tank.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Bamalog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Holloway avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Holloway misses with a body punch.
Bamalog creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holloway's defenses.
Bamalog is working Holloway over against the cage.#T3#
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Holloway controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bamalog.
Holloway lands a left hand.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holloway's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Holloway's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bamalog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holloways head.
Holloway cracks Bamalog with a nice body shot.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
Holloway lands a body punch.
Bamalog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Holloway avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Holloway's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway scores with a hook to the body.
Holloway blocks an uppercut.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Bamalog. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
Bamalog blocks a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Bamalog's head.
Holloway pushes Bamalog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Bamalog throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Holloway blocks an uppercut.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Holloway blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway misses with some punches.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Holloway controls the action.
Holloway lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Holloway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teke Bamalog's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Holloway throws a leg kick which misses Bamalog's front leg but catches the back leg as Bamalog tries to avoid it.
Holloway misses with a lunging right hand
and Bamalog counters with a right hand to the body.
Bamalog doesn't manage to clinch there - Holloway circles away.
Holloway lands an overhand right.
Holloway is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bamalog.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holloway. That's going to slow Bamalog down.
Bamalog connects with an inside leg kick.
Holloway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bamalog connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Holloway has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bamalog throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bamalog lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holloway.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamalog being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Holloway blocks an uppercut.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Holloway's head.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Max Holloway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Holloway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamalog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holloway lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Holloway's head.
Holloway digs a right hand into Bamalog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bamalog's gas tank.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holloway presses Bamalog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Holloway gets through Bamalog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
Holloway lands a body punch.
Bamalog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Bamalog is rocked!
Nice body punch from Holloway.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Bamalog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
A hook to the body from Holloway.
A hook to the body from Holloway.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Holloway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holloway dips a shoulder and cracks Bamalog with a mighty uppercut! Bamalog falls back against the cage and Holloway unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bamalog is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Holloway screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Max Holloway thanked FUClothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Teke Bamalog spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll kick ass this bastard'.

Event: OFK 194 - Temirov Vs Loco
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Holloway is looking to slow Hussain down with leg kicks.
Hussain looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hussain misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Holloway counters by moving into the clinch.
Holloway lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
A short body shot lands from Holloway as the two fighters clinch.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hussain or not.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Holloway.
Holloway gets through Hussain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hussain or not.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
Holloway cracks Hussain with a nice body shot.
Hussain wants to get back to striking at distance but Holloway won't allow it.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holloway effectively controlling the action here.
Holloway lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Hussain is rocked!#BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Holloway sends Hussain crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Holloway is motioning to the referee to let Hussain up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hussain is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?
Holloway feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Hussain crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 187 - King Vs Temirov
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Holloway lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Holloway misses
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Kosmanov rushes Holloway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kosmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
Kosmanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
A short left from Holloway.
Holloway presses Kosmanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holloway is working Kosmanov over against the cage.#TD2#
Kosmanov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Holloway clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kosmanov has the hooks in. Holloway is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kosmanov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kosmanov misses with an elbow to the head.
Holloway's coaches at Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kosmanov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kosmanov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Holloway trying to control but not successfully.
Kosmanov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Kosmanov scores with punches from the back.
Holloway trying to control but not successfully.
Kosmanov struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Kosmanov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kosmanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##ES#
Holloway is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Kosmanov off. It looks like it's working - Kosmanov slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Holloway displaying calm under pressure there.
Holloway wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
Kosmanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Kosmanov moves into the clinch.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Kosmanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holloway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kosmanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosmanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.#CL#
Holloway rushes Kosmanov and presses him up against the cage.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
Kosmanov lands with a light punch inside.
Kosmanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kosmanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kosmanov misses with a punch to the body. #T3##TD2#
Kosmanov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kosmanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holloway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Holloway is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kosmanov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Holloway tries to work over Kosmanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holloway - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Kosmanov lands a right hand. #BC#
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holloway swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kosmanov pushes Holloway up against the cage in a clinch.
Kosmanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holloways head.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway. #T4#
Kosmanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kosmanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holloway pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch.
Holloway taking a breather.
Kosmanov tries to work over Holloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Holloway. That snapped Kosmanov's head back. #CL2#
Kosmanov rushes Holloway and presses him up against the cage.
Kosmanov is looking for a takedown.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike from Kosmanov.
A nice left hand lands by Kosmanov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Kosmanov forces Holloway back against the cage and clinches.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Kosmanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holloway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kosmanov can't get the takedown.
Kosmanov is working for takedown but Holloway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.#TD2#
Kosmanov jumps into guard, dragging Holloway to the mat.
Holloway wants to get up but he can't break Kosmanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Kosmanov looking for a guillotine here but Holloway defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway wants to get up but he can't break Kosmanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Kosmanov looking to control. #SUB2#
Kosmanov looking for a guillotine here but Holloway defends easily.
Holloway stays in close to Kosmanov's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kosmanov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holloway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Holloway darts in and clinches Kosmanov up against the cage.
Holloway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kosmanov has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kosmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kosmanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Holloway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holloway has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kosmanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holloway is trying to break the clinch but Kosmanov is controlling him.
Kosmanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holloway after a bit of a struggle.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway is pressed up against the cage. Kosmanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holloway down to the mat. Holloway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Holloway. Beautiful body shot.
Holloway looks to land a right hand but Kosmanov moved out of range.
Holloway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holloway cracks Kosmanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Kosmanov clinches up against the cage.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kosmanovs head.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Kosmanov's head. #T3#
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kosmanov.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Holloway presses Kosmanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Holloway manages to get underhooks.
Kosmanov is breathing heavily.
Kosmanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range. #CL2#
Kosmanov closes the distance and pushes Holloway back into the cage.#TD2#
Kosmanov has hold of one of Holloway's legs. Holloway is fighting the takedown attempt but Kosmanov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Holloway pushes Kosmanov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Max Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Holloway circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Holloway throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Holloway clinches up against the cage.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
Holloway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a head punch that misses.
Kosmanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kosmanov digs a right hand into Holloway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holloway's gas tank.
Holloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Kosmanov fails to pull guard.
Holloway is pressed up against the cage. Kosmanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holloway down to the mat. Holloway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kosmanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Holloway circles away.
Holloway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kosmanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kosmanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Holloway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holloway wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Holloway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway with the inside leg kick.
Kosmanov moves out of range as Holloway strikes.#CL#
Kosmanov gets tackled into the cage by Holloway. Holloway maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosmanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holloway.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov looking for a takedown.
Kosmanov prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosmanov can do to turn this around?
Kosmanov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Holloway up against the cage.
Holloway presses Kosmanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kosmanov digs a right hand underneath Holloway's ribcage. Holloway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kosmanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action. #T1#
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holloway lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Kosmanov manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Kosmanov drives through and clinches with Holloway against the cage. #TD2#
Kosmanov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kosmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kosmanov with the ground and pound but Holloway regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Holloway gets back to full guard.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Holloway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kosmanov throws a strike but Holloway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Kosmanov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holloway has picked Kosmanov up and slammed him! Kosmanov can't keep hold of the triangle and Holloway manages to pass to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Holloway off and has taken his back!
Kosmanov struggling to land strikes to the head as Holloway covers up.
Kosmanov misses with an elbow to the head.
Holloway trying to control the position but Kosmanov manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kosmanov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kosmanov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kosmanov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Holloway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holloway looks to land a combination but Kosmanov avoids it well. #CL2#
Kosmanov gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks from the clinch.
Kosmanov is looking to clinch. #T3#
Kosmanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holloway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kosmanov is looking to clinch. #CL#
Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kosmanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Holloway tries to work over Kosmanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Holloway manages to get underhooks.
Kosmanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holloway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.#BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch.
Holloway connects with a solid leg kick.
Kosmanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holloway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Kosmanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holloway lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kosmanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway lands with a hook. Kosmanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Kosmanov clinches with his opponent.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
Good body shot from Holloway. #T4#
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov goes for a takedown attempt but Holloway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kosmanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holloway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kosmanov tries to clinch but Holloway is having none of it.
Holloway scores with a nice right hand.
Kosmanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Holloway rushes Kosmanov and presses him up against the cage.
Holloway prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kosmanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holloway presses Kosmanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Holloway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holloway 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Holloway!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Max Holloway waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFK 181 - King Vs Timmon
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Dokov darts in and clinches Holloway up against the cage.
Dokov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Holloway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dokov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.#TD2#
Dokov pulls guard successfully. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dokov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dokov scores with a shoulder strike.
Holloway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holloway is leaning against Dokov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
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!
Holloway tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Holloway.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holloway - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dokov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Holloway seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dokov can turn it around.#BC2#
Dokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Dokov clinches up with Holloway and pushes him back against the cage.
Dokov is trying to pull guard but Holloway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch.
Holloway throws a leg kick but Dokov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Max Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holloway throws a body punch but Dokov moves out of range.
Holloway throws out a loose jab but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway jabs at Dokov's body.#CL2#
Holloway gets tackled into the cage by Dokov. Dokov maintains the clinch.
Holloway misses with the head strike.
Holloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov. #T2#
Holloway scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway working aggressively here. #BC#
Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dokov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dokov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Holloway there.#CUT#It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
Good leg kick by Holloway.
Holloway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Holloway circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dokov.
Holloway keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Dokov clinches with his opponent.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dokovs head.
Dokov misses with some punches.
A short left from Dokov.
Holloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
Holloway is trying to force a seperation but Dokov has the dominant position.
Dokov misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dokov fails to land.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dokov leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway throws a poor cross that misses
letting Dokov counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
A nice combination there by Holloway.
Dokov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #KD2#
Dokov steps into range and cracks Holloway with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Holloway flops backwards and Dokov dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Holloway is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dokov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Holloway's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Doko Dokov!
Doko Dokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 175 - Holloway Vs Foley
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Holloway misses the shot to the body.
Holloway lands with a good body shot.
Foley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Foley scores with a jab. Holloway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Foley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holloway connects with a single shot there.
Holloway connects with a jab.
Holloway blocks a jab.
A jab from Holloway finds it's way through Foley's defenses.
Holloway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Foley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holloway. Holloway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.
An attempted straight right counter from Holloway misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Holloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holloway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Foley connects with a right hand. Holloway shakes it off.
Holloway scores with the left hand. Foley knows he should have avoided that one.
Foley lands with a right hand.
Holloway throws a shot from downtown. Foley moves away and avoids it.
Foley misses with a hook. Holloway ducked under it nicely.
Foley misses with a wild combination.
Holloway misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Foley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Holloway does no damage.
Foley avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holloway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holloway motions for Foley to come forward. Holloway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Foley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Foley scores with a nice right hand.
Holloway moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Holloway has closed the distance and engaged Foley in a clinch.
Holloway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holloway avoiding damage as Foley throws knees to the body.
Foley wants to break free but Holloway has control. #BC2#
Foley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway cracks Foley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Foley is just out of range.#CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Foley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foley's elbow. #BC2#
Foley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holloway misses with a hook.
Holloway misses the body punch
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Holloway scores with a nice strike.
Foley avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Holloway slips under a jab from Foley.
Holloway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holloway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Foley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holloway scrambles back to his feet.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Foley circles away.
Foley dips to his left and cracks Holloway with an uppercut!
Holloway throws a series of punches but Foley avoids them all with ease.
Foley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holloway momentarily.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Foley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foley.
Holloway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Holloway lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Foley looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Foley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holloway misses the body punch
and Foley counters with a stiff right hand.
Holloway moves forwards but Foley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holloway throws a jab when Foley was well out of range.
Foley checks a leg kick.
Foley just misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway cracks a nice hook into Foley's ribs.
Foley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holloway's head backwards.
Foley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holloway throws out the jab.
Foley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Foley misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foley throws a jab when Holloway was well out of range.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
Holloway is looking to clinch but Foley is avoiding it.
Foley jabs Holloway right on the nose. Holloway blinks but takes it well.
Holloway looks to land a combination but Foley avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Foley.#T4#
Holloway takes a swing at Foley's ribcage but misses.
Foley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Foley is just out of range.
Foley digs a good body shot into Holloway's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Holloway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Foley throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway tries to clinch
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab.
Foley avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Foley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foley connects with a nice looking jab.
Holloway throws an overhand right that lands on Foley's shoulder, as Foley tries to avoid the shot.
Foley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Holloway throws a jab when Foley was well out of range.
Foley digs a good hook to Holloway's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holloway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holloway moves out of range as Foley strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Foley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foley looks to land a right hand but Holloway moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Axel Foley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Foley with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Holloway has Foley up against the cage in a clinch.
Foley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holloway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Good body shot from Foley. #BC2#
Foley breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Foley.
Foley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Foley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axel Foley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holloway connects with the punch.
A shot to the body from Holloway misses
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
Foley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Foley to work.
Holloway tries to work over Foley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway lands a right hook to the body.
Foley throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Holloway slips a straight right by Foley.
Holloway throws a predictable looking body shot
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holloway misses with a straight left.
Foley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foley swats away the attempt to clinch by Holloway.
Holloway is looking to clinch.
Foley throws out a counter right but Holloway avoids it with no problem.
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Foley misses with an uppercut. Holloway saw that one coming.
Holloway throws an overhand right that lands on Foley's shoulder, as Foley tries to avoid the shot.
Holloway tries to clinch there but Foley circles away.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holloway defending well as Foley loads up on a big left hand.
Holloway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Foley misses the shot to the body.
Holloway misses with the combination.
Foley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Foley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Foley tries to bum rush Holloway with a series of wild strikes but Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holloway defending well as Foley loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holloway.
A jab from Foley misses.
Holloway digs a good hook to Foley's body.
Foley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Foley.
As Foley backs away, Holloway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Holloway has closed the distance and engaged Foley in a clinch.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Foley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Foley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foley misses with the head strike.
Foley blocks an uppercut.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foley's elbow.
Foley blocks an uppercut.
Foley letting Holloway take a breather here.#BC2#
Foley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Holloway connects with a body shot.
Foley misses with a wild body shot.
Holloway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Foley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holloway throws an overhand right that lands on Foley's shoulder, as Foley tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Foley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Foley circles away.
Holloway throws a body punch but Foley moves out of range.
Holloway misses with a wild body shot.
Holloway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Foley keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Foley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holloway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Foley on the side of the head.
Holloway slips a jab from Foley.
Foley throws a hook but Holloway avoids it easily.
Foley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foley misses with a looping left.
Holloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Foley is just out of range.
Foley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Holloway. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Holloway connects with a leg kick.
Holloway punishes Foley's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Foley looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Holloway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Foley just manages to avoid it.
Holloway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foley.
Holloway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holloway tries a low kick but Foley avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Foley! But no joy.
Foley throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
Foley misses with a looping right.
Holloway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Foley avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Foley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holloway is looking to wear down Foley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Foley looks to score with a jab to the body but Holloway is just out of range.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Holloway wants to clinch up but Foley keeps it at a distance.
Holloway lands with a nice body kick.
Holloway misses with a body kick.
Foley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Foley looks to land a right hand but Holloway moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Max Holloway will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Holloway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab.
Foley moves out of range of the strikes.
Holloway slips under a jab from Foley.
A telegraphed right hand from Holloway misses the target.
Foley checks a low kick from Holloway.
Holloway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holloway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Foley's head backwards.
Holloway misses with a low kick.
Holloway digs a good hook to Foley's body.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foley moves out of range as Holloway strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holloway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
Foley just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holloway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holloway punishes Foley's body with a nice straight punch.
Holloway catches Foley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Holloway lands with a good body shot.
Foley throws a hook but Holloway avoids it easily.
Holloway appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holloway lands with a straight right. Foley didn't see that one coming.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foley manages to avoid it.
Foley avoids the body shot from Holloway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Holloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holloway thumps Foley with a low kick.
Foley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Foley throws an overhand right that lands on Holloway's shoulder, as Holloway tries to avoid the shot.
Holloway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway throws a poor cross that misses
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Foley.#T2#
Foley misses with a hook.#CL#
Holloway darts in and clinches Foley up against the cage.
Holloway working aggressively here. #BC2#
Foley breaks from the clinch.
Holloway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holloway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foley manages to avoid it.
Holloway throws out a powerful jab.
Holloway throws a body punch but Foley moves out of range.
Holloway throws a low kick, looking for Foley's leg but Foley calmly moves out of range.
Foley missing with a left hand there. Holloway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holloway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Holloway throws a front kick aimed at Foley's knee but Foley avoids it well.
Foley throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Foley.
Foley misses with a hook.
Foley throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Holloway connects with a jab.
Holloway misses with a low kick as Foley jumps back.
A big right from Foley misses.
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holloway moves away.#CL#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
Foley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holloway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holloway takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Holloway breaks from the clinch.
Holloway slips under a jab.
Foley looks to throw the jab but Holloway is out of range.
Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holloway manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Foley.
Holloway connects with a high kick.
A big right from Holloway misses.
Jab from Holloway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley misses with a straight right. #T4#
Foley throws a nice looking combination but Holloway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foley keeps the fight on the outside.
Holloway takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holloway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holloway drops his hands momentarily and Foley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holloway is looking to slow Foley down with leg kicks. #CL#
Holloway darts in and clinches Foley up against the cage.
Foley scores with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Foley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway moves out of range of the strikes.
Foley slips a straight right by Holloway.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Holloway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holloway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Holloway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Max Holloway did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Holloway misses with the combination.
Foley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holloway finds it's way round the side to connect with Foley's head.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Foley. #CL#
Holloway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holloway up against the cage.
Foley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Holloway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley tries to break free but Holloway pushes him back against the cage.
Holloway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Foley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holloway misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Holloway.
Foley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Foley prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Foley looking to throw knees to the head but Holloway is blocking nicely.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Foley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holloway is looking to control Foley's arms but Foley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holloway has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Foley blocking some punches.
Foley misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway lands with a hook. Foley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holloway lands a right hook to the body.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Foley circles away.
Holloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab.
Holloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Foley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Holloway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab.
Holloway thuds his right hand into Foley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Foley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holloway.
Holloway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holloway is looking to counter with a body kick.
Foley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holloway.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Foley circles away.
Foley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Foley.
Foley looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Holloway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Holloway throws a low kick, looking for Foley's leg but Foley calmly moves out of range.
Holloway misses the jab.
Foley lands a lovely overhand right.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Foley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foley manages to avoid it.
Holloway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holloway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Holloway has closed the distance and engaged Foley in a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Foley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holloway.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Holloway rushes Foley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway lands a shot to the body.
Holloway misses with a body punch.
Foley working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Holloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Holloway - that landed with a thud.
Foley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC#
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Foley lands a glancing blow to the side of Holloway's head.
Foley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holloway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holloway misses with a kick to the body.
Foley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Holloway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holloway slips a jab from Foley.
Foley avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Jab by Foley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Foley circles away.
Holloway lands a jab to the head.
Holloway misses with a body shot
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Holloway lands a jab to Foley's midsection.
Foley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foley connects with a body shot.
A big left from Foley misses.
Foley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway had his way with Axel Foley in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Foley throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
Foley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holloway takes a swing at Foley's ribcage but misses.
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holloway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Foley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Holloway pushes Foley up against the cage in a clinch.
Foley can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Foley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Foley.
Foley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foley tries to break free but Holloway pushes him back against the cage.
Holloway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway tries a body shot but Foley blocks it. #BC2#
Foley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Foley catches Holloway right on the button with a cross.
Holloway closes the distance but Foley moves to the side
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Holloway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Foley takes one on the button.
Holloway throws the left hand but Foley avoids the punch easily.
Foley blocks a low kick nicely.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Foley throws the left hand but Holloway avoids the punch easily.
Holloway appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Foley.
Foley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holloway's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Foley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foley moves out of range of the body kick from Holloway.
Foley ducks under a wild hook from Holloway.
Foley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Foley.
Holloway looks to throw the jab but Foley is out of range.
Holloway slips a straight right by Foley.
Foley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holloway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Max Holloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Holloway walks into a left hand.
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!#CL#
Holloway has closed the distance and engaged Foley in a clinch.
Foley is trying to push Holloway away but Holloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foley takes a shot to the head.
Foley tries a knee to the head but Holloway blocks it.
Foley wants to get back to striking at distance but Holloway won't allow it.
Foley is trying to break the clinch but Holloway is controlling him.
Foley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway scores with a hook to the body.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Foley breaks the clinch. #T3##CL#
Holloway gets a clinch. #BC2#
Foley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
Foley throws a good cross that connects.
Holloway slips a straight right by Foley.
Foley moves forwards but Holloway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holloway blocks a jab.
A jab from Foley finds it's way through Holloway's defenses.
A big right from Foley misses.
Foley jabs Holloway right on the nose. Holloway blinks but takes it well.
Holloway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holloway looks to land a combination but Foley avoids it well.
Holloway throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway staying out of range there.
Holloway throws a leg kick but Foley checks it.
Holloway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Holloway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foley.
Nice uppercut there from Holloway.
Holloway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Foley counters with a nice uppercut.
Holloway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Foley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holloway scrambles back to his feet.
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foley.
As Foley looks to move away, Holloway throws a big counter combo but Foley just gets out of the way.
Holloway punishes Foley's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Foley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Foley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Holloway.
A jab from Foley does it's job there.
Holloway throws a solid leg kick but Foley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holloway.
Holloway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Foley misses with a straight right.
Foley looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Axel Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Axel Foley.
I think Holloway 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Axel Foley!
Axel Foley is the new lightweight champion!
Axel Foley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 167- Holloway Vs Rochester
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1##CL#
Holloway clinches.
Rochester is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holloway is keeping busy.
Rochester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
Rochester throws a head punch that misses.
Holloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Rochester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rochester throws an elbow that misses.
Rochester tries to throw a body punch but Holloway avoids it by throwing Rochester back against the cage.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Rochester backwards.
Holloway lands a shot to the body.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Rochester.
Rochester misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
A head punch on the inside from Holloway fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rochester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holloway presses Rochester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Rochester.
Holloway 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.#T1#
Holloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holloway prevents a body shot from Rochester.
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holloway.
Holloway holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holloway digs a right hand underneath Rochester's ribcage. Rochester let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Holloway.
Holloway lands with a right to the head.
Rochester throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Rochester on the inside.
Rochester jumps guard but Holloway stands there with Rochester around his waist. Rochester gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rochester misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rochester has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Holloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Rochester is rocked!
Holloway lands with a right to the head.
Rochester is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?#T2#
Rochester using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holloway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rochester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rochester seems to have recovered his senses.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Rochester backwards.
Rochester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holloway misses with some punches.
Rochester throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holloway works on Rochester's body with a couple of short punches.
Holloway gets through Rochester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Rochester misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Holloway. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Rochester's head.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Rochester's head.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Rochester's head. #BC#
Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holloway thumps Rochester with a low kick.#T3#
Rochester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Rochester circles away.
Holloway throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Rochester counters with a takedown into side control.
Rochester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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Rochester working away.
Rochester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holloway keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Holloway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holloway prevents Rochester from improving position. #T4#
Holloway gets back to half guard.
Rochester is pressing down on Holloway's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holloway is holding on for now. #ES#
Holloway manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rochester takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway scoring well with a low kick there.
Holloway throws a body punch but Rochester moves out of range.
Rochester tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Holloway forces Rochester back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rochester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holloway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holloway thuds his right hand into Rochester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Arlo Rochester has been cut.#CL#
Holloway forces Rochester back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holloway throws a hook to the side of Rochester's head but Rochester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rochester tries to counter by closing the distance.
Holloway lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rochester circles away from the clinch attempt. #KD#
Holloway cracks Rochester with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rochester looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Holloway finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Holloway gets a clinch.
Holloway lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rochester throws an elbow but misses.
Holloway pushes Rochester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holloway gets through Rochester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holloway leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Holloway is stalling here.
Holloway seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Rochester.
Rochester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Rochester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rochester blocking some punches.
Rochester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Rochester backwards.
Rochester jumps guard but Holloway stands there with Rochester around his waist. Rochester gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rochester misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holloway.
A right hook to the body lands for Holloway.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rochester or not.
Rochester is breathing heavily.
Holloway is working Rochester over against the cage.
Holloway slows down the pace here. #T2#
Rochester takes a shot to the head.
Holloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Holloway drops Rochester onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rochester is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Holloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holloway just leaning against Rochester, taking a breather.
Rochester misses with a body punch.
Holloway creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rochester with a big uppercut! Rochester tries to clinch up but Holloway pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rochester to the mat! Rochester covers up and Holloway unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway retains his lightweight title!
Max Holloway very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: OFK 162 - Holloway Vs Plutov
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Holloway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plutov.
Holloway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plutov moves away.
Plutov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Plutov throws a nice looking combination but Holloway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plutov keeps the fight on the outside.
Holloway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Plutov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holloway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Plutov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Plutov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Holloway lands a jab to the nose.
Plutov looks to land a combination. Holloway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway lands with a good body shot.
Plutov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holloway.
A head kick misses from Plutov.
A leg kick checked by Holloway.
Plutov avoids a kick to the body.
Holloway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plutov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway misses with a straight right.
Plutov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1##CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch successfully.
Holloway misses with a body punch. #BC#
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holloway is looking to slow Plutov down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Plutov as he connects with a hook.
Holloway misses with a series of wild punches.
Holloway 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.
Holloway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Plutov avoids the head kick by Holloway.
Plutov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Plutov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Plutov misses with a series of wild punches.
Holloway dodges the punch combination from Plutov.
Plutov misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Plutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holloway walks into a jab.
Plutov throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Plutov staying out of range there.
Plutov throws out a counter right but Holloway avoids it with no problem.
Holloway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holloway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Plutov's head backwards.
Plutov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holloway looks to throw the jab but Plutov is out of range.
Holloway feints and then cracks Plutov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Plutov down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Plutov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Holloway. Beautiful body shot.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Plutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway slips a straight right by Plutov.
Plutov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice uppercut lands for Plutov. That snapped Holloway's head back.
A big left from Plutov misses.
Holloway jabs Plutov right on the nose. Plutov blinks but takes it well.
Holloway drops his hands momentarily and Plutov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holloway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Holloway throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Plutov throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Plutov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Holloway gets a clinch.
Plutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway cracks Plutov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holloway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plutov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Plutov misses.
Holloway lands a nice hook to Plutov's body. Plutov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holloway thuds a left hand into Plutov's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holloway.#CL2#
Plutov moves into the clinch.
Plutov pushes Holloway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holloway lands with a light punch inside.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action. #T4#
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plutovs head.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Holloway.
Plutov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike.
Holloway lands with a light punch inside.
Plutov blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Holloway manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Holloway pushes Plutov up against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Plutov misses with an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plutov misses with some punches.
Holloway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Plutov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holloway slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that round.
That's time! Holloway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Plutov scores with a nice body kick.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Holloway throws a low kick, looking for Plutov's leg but Plutov calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Holloway pushes Plutov up against the cage in a clinch.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Plutov misses with an elbow strike.
Plutov taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Nice body punch from Holloway.
Holloway has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Holloway lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Holloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plutov is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutov misses with an elbow strike.
Holloway manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Holloway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Holloway clinches up with Plutov and pushes him back against the cage.
Holloway holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Plutov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holloway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Holloway controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holloway tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plutov can do to turn this around?
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Holloway avoids the damage to the body.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov blocks a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov trying to control the position but instead, Holloway has worked for underhooks and has pushed Plutov into the cage.#T2##BC#
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plutov misses with a right hand
and Holloway counters with a straight right hand.
Plutov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Plutov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plutov looks to throw the jab but Holloway is out of range. #CL#
Plutov tries to keep at a distance but Holloway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holloway misses with some punches. #BC#
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plutov tries to clinch up but Holloway circles away and keeps his distance.
Plutov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Holloway blocks an elbow strike.
Plutov throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Plutov or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Holloway digs a right hand into Plutov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plutov's gas tank.
Holloway lands a left hand.
Plutov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Holloway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Holloway dodges an elbow strike from Plutov.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Holloway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
Holloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plutov throws an elbow but it misses.
Holloway tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plutov misses with an elbow strike.
Holloway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Plutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
A hook to the body from Holloway.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Holloway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Holloway manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Holloway clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Holloway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Holloway cracks Plutov with a good jab.
Holloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holloway throws a front kick that sends Plutov stumbling back into the cage.
Plutov keeps the fight on the outside.
Holloway avoids the head kick by Plutov.
Holloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Holloway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Holloway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holloway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutov.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Holloway.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plutov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Holloway.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holloway works on Plutov's body with a couple of short punches.
Holloway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plutov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Holloway presses Plutov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Plutov throws an elbow but it misses.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Plutov takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
Holloway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holloway stalling.
Holloway digs a right hand underneath Plutov's ribcage. Plutov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Holloway lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2##BC#
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holloway.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Holloway rushes Plutov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holloway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plutov.
Holloway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Holloway closes the distance and pushes Plutov back into the cage.
Plutov can't find room to land a body shot as Holloway controls the action.
Holloway wants to stall. #BC#
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Holloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holloway jabs Plutov right on the nose. Plutov blinks but takes it well.
Holloway avoids the head kick by Plutov.
Plutov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holloway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Holloway digs a good hook to Plutov's body.
Holloway digs a good hook to Plutov's body.
Holloway lands with a straight right. Plutov didn't see that one coming.
Holloway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holloway's corner calls for a 1-2. Holloway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Plutov tries to clinch but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plutov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#Plutov is rocked!
Max Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Holloway wants to clinch up but Plutov keeps it at a distance.
Plutov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Plutov is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?
Plutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plutov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holloway back to the cage. Plutov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Plutov seems to have recovered his senses.
Holloway throws a push kick but Plutov slaps the foot to one side.
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!#CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holloway.
A hook to the body from Holloway.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holloway.
Plutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plutov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Plutov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Holloway gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Max Holloway made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFK 157 - Holloway Vs Bamalog
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Holloway tries to clinch up.
As Holloway backs off Bamalog throws a huge counter combo but Holloway manages to avoid it all.
Holloway tries to clinch there but Bamalog circles away.
Holloway blocks a head kick by Bamalog.
Bamalog stuns Holloway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Holloway gets a clinch.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holloway 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.
Holloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bamalog or not.
Bamalog misses with some punches. #BC#
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Bamalog throws a series of punches but Holloway avoids them all with ease.
Holloway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bamalog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Holloway clinches up against the cage.
Bamalog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bamalog.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holloway scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway pushes Bamalog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bamalog lands a shoulder strike.
Holloway lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bamalog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bamalog looking to throw knees to the head but Holloway is blocking nicely.
Holloway is leaning against Bamalog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bamalog scores with a shoulder strike.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Holloway avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bamalog.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
Holloway misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holloway blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bamalog or not.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Bamalog. #T2#
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Bamalog looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamalog lands a hook that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Bamalog breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Holloway clinches up against the cage.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Bamalog lands a hook that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Holloway avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Bamalog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Bamalog tries to work over Holloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holloway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bamalog is keeping busy.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike from Bamalog.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bamalog throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Holloway pushes Bamalog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Bamalog.
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Holloway controls his hands.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway cracks Bamalog with a nice body shot.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Holloway stalling in the clinch.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Bamalog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holloway.
A short uppercut from Holloway.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway blocking some punches.
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards. #T4#
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Holloway controls the action.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bamalog working aggressively here. #BC#
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Bamalog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holloway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bamalog is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Holloway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
Holloway gets through Bamalog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway has Bamalog pressed against the cage, preventing Bamalog from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bamalog blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bamalog.
Holloway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bamalog scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teke Bamalog will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bamalog looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teke Bamalog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bamalog throws a push kick but Holloway slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bamalog.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bamalog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Holloway gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bamalog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Holloway misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land.
Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Holloway's head.
Bamalog takes a shot to the head.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bamalog or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamalog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway tries a body shot but Bamalog blocks it.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Bamalog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bamalog manages to break the clinch.
Bamalog pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holloway back to the cage. Bamalog follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bamalog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holloway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bamalog takes a swing at Holloway's ribcage but misses.
Holloway avoids the body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bamalog misses with the body kick
and Holloway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bamalog's knee momentarily.
Holloway throws a body punch but Bamalog moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Bamalog.
Holloway throws a front kick aimed at Bamalog's knee but Bamalog avoids it well.
Holloway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamalog.#CL#
Holloway instigates a clinch.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Bamalog.
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!
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
Bamalog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holloways head.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Holloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Holloway lands with a light punch inside.
Bamalog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bamalog throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Holloway manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Holloway closes the distance and pushes Bamalog back into the cage.
A short right from Holloway.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Bamalog.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
Holloway avoids a wild elbow strike from Bamalog.
Holloway trying to stall but Bamalog improves his position.
Holloway lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch. #CL#
Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bamalog, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Holloway controls the action. #BC#
Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bamalog circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Holloway rushes Bamalog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Bamalog.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
Holloway lands a right hand. #T4#
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bamalog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holloway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bamalog throws a good cross that connects.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
Teke Bamalog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holloway wants to clinch up but Bamalog keeps it at a distance.
Bamalog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holloway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holloway takes a swing at Bamalog's ribcage but misses.
Bamalog throws a body kick that misses.
Bamalog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holloway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bamalog drops his hands momentarily and Holloway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bamalog tries to bum rush Holloway with a series of wild strikes but Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Bamalog misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog throws a push kick but Holloway slaps the foot to one side.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamalog.
Holloway moves out of range of the body kick from Bamalog.
Holloway appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holloway on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Max Holloway will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch but Bamalog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bamalog circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Bamalog has closed the distance and engaged Holloway in a clinch.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Holloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bamalog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holloway or not. #BC#
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Bamalog lands with a kick to the temple. Holloway shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bamalog thuds his right hand into Holloway's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bamalog throws a body shot but no joy.
Holloway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bamalog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bamalog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holloway.
A bone on bone clash there as Holloway blocks the leg kick.
Holloway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bamalog moves out of range as Holloway strikes.
Holloway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Bamalog bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holloway's head.
Bamalog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holloway moves away.
Holloway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holloway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bamalog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bamalog throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Bamalog.
Holloway misses with a lunging right hand
and Bamalog counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holloway's knee momentarily.
Holloway takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holloway moves in looking to clinch but Bamalog pushes him off.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Bamalog circles away.
Holloway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bamalog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway cracks Bamalog with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bamalog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bamalog just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bamalog gets tackled into the cage by Holloway. Holloway maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Bamalog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
Bamalog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway works on Bamalog's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Bamalog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holloway digs a right hand into Bamalog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bamalog's gas tank.
Bamalog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Holloway lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Holloway.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holloway.
Holloway lands an uppercut.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Holloway pushes Bamalog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holloway misses with a body punch.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Bamalog's head.
A short left from Holloway.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Holloway lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Holloway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards. #ROC#Bamalog is rocked!
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
Bamalog is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?
Nice body punch from Holloway - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch. #T3#
Holloway thumps Bamalog with a low kick.
Bamalog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bamalog seems to have recovered his senses.
Bamalog swats away the attempt to clinch by Holloway.
Holloway is looking to clinch but Bamalog is avoiding it.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamalog moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Bamalog misses.
Bamalog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holloway.
Holloway lands a head shot.
Bamalog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holloway connects with a jab.
Bamalog gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bamalog tries to land a front kick but Holloway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bamalog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bamalog is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holloway rather than just go for the knockout.
Holloway avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bamalog misses with a two punch combination.
Holloway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bamalog just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Holloway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Holloway is looking to clinch.
Bamalog finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holloway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holloway moves in looking to clinch but Bamalog pushes him off.
Bamalog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway tries to clinch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
A big right from Holloway misses.
Donk. Holloway catches Bamalog right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Bamalog gets tackled into the cage by Holloway. Holloway maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Bamalog manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch.
Bamalog lands an uppercut.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Bamalog controls the action.
Holloway pushes Bamalog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Holloway wants to clinch up but Bamalog keeps it at a distance.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch but Bamalog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bamalog. Holloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bamalog throws a push kick but Holloway slaps the foot to one side.
Holloway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Holloway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bamalog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holloway moves in looking to clinch but Bamalog pushes him off.
Bamalog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
Bamalog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bamalog lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bamalog is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog throws a body kick that misses.
Holloway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bamalog throws a counter combo.
Holloway lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bamalog at a distance.
A combination from Bamalog does no damage.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Bamalog circles away. #T1#
Bamalog misses with a body kick.
Holloway throws a counter high kick but Bamalog was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bamalog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Bamalog.
And Holloway counters with a quick kick to the body but Bamalog blocks it.
Holloway takes a swing at Bamalog's ribcage but misses.
Holloway fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Holloway takes the fight into the clinch.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Bamalog scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bamalog throws the left hand but Holloway avoids the punch easily.
Bamalog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bamalog!
Bamalog tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Holloway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bamalog.
Holloway throws a low kick but Bamalog avoids it.
Holloway is looking to clinch.
Bamalog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bamalog swats away the attempt to clinch by Holloway.#T2#
Holloway scores with a jab to the head.
Bamalog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamalog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bamalog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holloway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bamalog is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bamalog, pushing him back against the cage.
Holloway is leaning against Bamalog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bamalog tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Holloway blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Bamalog.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Holloway as the two fighters clinch.
Bamalog is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Bamalog controls the action. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Holloway.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holloway trying to stall but Bamalog improves his position.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Bamalog.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bamalogs head. #CUT#It looks like Teke Bamalog has been cut.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Holloway avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamalog.
Holloway prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holloway swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bamalog up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bamalog.
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!
Holloway leaning against his opponent.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
Holloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bamalog lands with a left to the head.
Holloway lands a shot to the body.
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land. #BC2#
Bamalog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Bamalog.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamalog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bamalog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Max Holloway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teke Bamalog's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Holloway has Bamalog up against the cage in a clinch.
Bamalog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bamalog throws an elbow but misses.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holloway tries to clinch there but Bamalog circles away.
Bamalog takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bamalog is looking to land body kicks.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Bamalog circles away.
Holloway backing away here, and Bamalog unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Holloway tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Bamalog misses with some punches. #T1#
Bamalog lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Holloway moves into range and clinches up with Bamalog.
Bamalog lands an elbow inside.
Bamalog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Bamalog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Holloway drives through and clinches with Bamalog against the cage.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
Bamalog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bamalog wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Holloway. #BC2#
Bamalog breaks from the clinch.
Holloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holloway wants to clinch.
Teke Bamalog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Holloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A combination from Bamalog does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway throws a shot to the body.
Bamalog lands with a nice body punch.
Holloway wants to clinch up but Bamalog keeps it at a distance.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamalog paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Holloway takes the fight into the clinch.
Holloway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway avoids a wild elbow strike from Bamalog.
Bamalog tries to circle away but Holloway has him pinned against the cage.
Bamalog lands a right hand.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Holloway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bamalog's efforts to push away.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Bamalog.
Bamalog tries to break free but Holloway pushes him back against the cage.
Bamalog gets through Holloway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Bamalog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bamalog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Holloway closes the distance and pushes Bamalog back into the cage.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Bamalog tries to break the clinch but Holloway is controlling the position.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Bamalog. #T4#
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
Holloway prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Holloway tries a body shot but Bamalog blocks it.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Holloway blocking some punches.
Holloway prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teke Bamalog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holloway 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:49

The fight is ruled a draw!
Max Holloway retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: OFK 151 - Hilly Vs Sharma
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Holloway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hussain has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
Hussain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hussain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Holloway clinches.
Holloway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hussain looks winded!
Holloway digs a right hand into Hussain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hussain's gas tank.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hussain or not. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Holloway rushes Hussain and presses him up against the cage.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Hussain's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hussain's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Holloway.
Holloway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Holloway lands with a right to the head.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway jabs Hussain to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Holloway rushes Hussain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Holloway breaks from the clinch. #T1##CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Holloway lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Holloway.
A body shot lands from Holloway.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hussains head. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Holloway.
Holloway throws a leg kick which misses Hussain's front leg but catches the back leg as Hussain tries to avoid it.
Holloway works the jab nicely.#ROC#Hussain is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway punishes Hussain's body with a nice straight punch.
Hussain is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?#CL#
Holloway has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Hussain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holloway.
Holloway lands an uppercut.
A short right from Holloway.
Holloway pushes Hussain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holloway lands a big right hand that drops Hussain! The killer instinct kicks in and Holloway finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Holloway!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway retains his lightweight title!
Max Holloway very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: OFK 143 - Gomez Vs Jempsa
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Plutov checks a leg kick.
Plutov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holloway swings widly with a right hand
and Plutov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Plutov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Holloway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plutov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
A nice left hand lands by Plutov.
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holloway working aggressively here.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Holloway avoids the elbow strike from Plutov, against the cage. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plutov feints and then cracks Holloway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holloway down. #CL#
Holloway has managed to clinch.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage. #T1#
Holloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holloway lands a left hand.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Plutov stalling in the clinch but Holloway improves position.
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holloway is defending well for now.
Plutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway. #BC#
Holloway breaks from the clinch.
Plutov tries to clinch up.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Holloway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Holloway instigates a clinch.
Plutov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plutovs head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Plutov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holloway's brow. #BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Holloway cracks Plutov with a good jab.#CL#
Holloway has closed the distance and engaged Plutov in a clinch.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Plutov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutov misses with an elbow strike.
Holloway avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Holloway is leaning against Plutov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holloway lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Plutov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holloway's brow.
Holloway pushes Plutov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutov.
Holloway presses Plutov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Plutov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Plutov throws an elbow but misses.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
Holloway pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holloway.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Plutov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holloway stalls. #BC#
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Plutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Holloway takes the fight into the clinch.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Holloway lands with a light punch inside.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Plutov misses with an elbow over the top.
Holloway lands with a right to the head.
Holloway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plutov throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway. #BC#
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holloway looks to throw the jab but Plutov is out of range. #CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch but Holloway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plutov throws a shot from downtown. Holloway moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holloway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that round.
That's time! Holloway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Plutov.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plutov swings for the body but Holloway moves out of range.
Plutov misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Holloway clinches with his opponent.
Holloway misses with some punches.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway trying to control the position but instead, Plutov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holloway into the cage.
Plutov lands an uppercut.
Holloway pushes Plutov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Plutov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Holloway - that landed with a thud.
Plutov is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Holloway.
Holloway pushes Plutov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plutovs head.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Holloway.
Holloway lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Holloway breaks from the clinch.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holloway with a nice calf kick.
Holloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plutov throws the left hand but Holloway avoids the punch easily.
Plutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Holloway has Plutov up against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Holloway pushes Plutov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on Plutov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Holloway misses with the head strike.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Holloway controls his hands.
Plutov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plutovs head. #T2#
Plutov looking to slow down the pace here.
Plutov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holloway is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Plutov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holloway's brow.
Nice elbow from Plutov.
Plutov misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holloway.
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Plutov misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Holloway as the two fighters clinch.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plutovs head.
Holloway lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plutov looks to land a combination but Holloway avoids it well.
Plutov drops his hands momentarily and Holloway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holloway tries a head kick but it misses.
Holloway works the jab nicely.
Holloway misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Holloway throws a leg kick but Plutov sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Holloway gets tackled into the cage by Plutov. Plutov maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holloway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holloway has Plutov pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov. #BC#
Holloway breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Holloway pushes Plutov up against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
Good body shot from Holloway.
A short left from Holloway.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plutov can do to turn this around?#BC#
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Holloway throws a leg kick which misses Plutov's front leg but catches the back leg as Plutov tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holloway can pounce on him.
Plutov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plutov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Plutov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway throws a jab when Plutov was well out of range.
Plutov unleashes a big counter combination but Holloway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Holloway throws a front kick that sends Plutov stumbling back into the cage.
Plutov moves out of range as Holloway throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Plutov.
Plutov misses the jab.
Holloway lands with a good body shot.
Holloway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Holloway instigates a clinch.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Plutov.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Plutov being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Holloway moves into range and connects with a jab.
Plutov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #KD#
Holloway lands a left and a right that send Plutov crashing to the mat, dazed. Holloway thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Plutov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Wasyl Plutov has been cut.
Holloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plutov is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Plutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plutov avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Plutov seems to have recovered his senses.
Plutov keeps the fight on the outside.
Plutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holloway manages to avoid it.
Holloway works Plutov's body with a nice hook.
Plutov digs a good hook to Holloway's body. #CL#
Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plutov, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Plutov takes a shot to the head.
Plutov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Plutov takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Holloway with a hook.
Holloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Plutov is just out of range.
Plutov throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range. #T1#
A combination from Plutov does no damage.
Holloway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Plutov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Plutov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Holloway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Holloway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Plutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holloway.
Plutov throws an off balance right hand
and Holloway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holloway lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Holloway.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Holloway rushes Plutov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plutov throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.#KD#
Holloway lands a big right hand that sends Plutov crashing to the mat! Holloway stays standing though and waves Plutov back to his feet!
Holloway cracks Plutov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Plutov falls to his knees and Holloway doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Max Holloway made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 138 -
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Holloway misses with a kick to the body.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway misses with a wild body shot.
Graves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some bone on bone action there as Graves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holloway.
Graves closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Holloway does it's job there.
Holloway has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Graves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holloway throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holloway.
Holloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Holloway.
Holloway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holloway tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holloway.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Graves is rocked!
Holloway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Holloway throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Graves counters with a single leg into guard. Holloway didn't expect that.

Holloway wriggles free and stands up.
Holloway drops Graves with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Graves! Holloway dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway is the new lightweight champion!
Max Holloway really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 130 -
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Dokov throws a nice looking combination but Holloway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dokov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holloway takes a swing at Dokov's ribcage but misses.
Dokov avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Dokov slips a jab from Holloway.
Holloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dokov drops his hands momentarily and Holloway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holloway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holloway misses with a straight left.
Dokov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dokov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Dokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dokov.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dokov'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.#T1#
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Dokov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dokov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Holloway can turn it around.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Dokov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dokov avoiding damage. #T2#
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Holloway.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Dokov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dokov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holloway up against the cage.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage. #T3#
Holloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dokov is trying to force a seperation but Holloway has the dominant position.
Dokov is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Holloway.
Dokov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holloway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holloway prevents Dokov from breaking the clinch.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway stalling in the clinch.
Holloway misses with a body punch. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
Dokov misses with the head strike.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Holloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Dokov lands a takedown into guard. #SU#
Dokov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Holloway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holloway connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Holloway.#CUT2#It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Holloway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dokov is looking to clinch.
Holloway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holloway throws a leg kick which misses Dokov's front leg but catches the back leg as Dokov tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Holloway.
Dokov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holloway.
Dokov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holloway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dokov scrambles back to his feet.
Holloway clobbers Dokov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dokov shoots in but Holloway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dokov is looking to clinch.
Holloway throws a shot to the body.
Max Holloway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holloway lands with a good body shot.
Dokov misses with a two punch combination.
Holloway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dokov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dokov throws a combination that misses
and Holloway makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway works over Dokov's head and body with a nice combination.
Holloway keeps the fight on the outside.
Holloway gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dokov counters with a left and a right that stings Holloway.
Sloppy strikes from Holloway. Those never looked like landing.
Dokov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holloway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway misses with a hook. Dokov ducked under it nicely.
As Holloway looks to move away, Dokov throws a big counter combo but Holloway just gets out of the way.#T1#
Dokov shoots in looking for a takedown. Holloway tries to sprawl out of it but Dokov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holloway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doko Dokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dokov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holloway.
Dokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dokov fails to land the takedown.
Holloway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holloway lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Holloway throws a hook to the side of Dokov's head but Dokov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Dokov. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
Max Holloway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holloway.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage. #BC2#
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Dokov wants to clinch up but Holloway keeps it at a distance.
Holloway tries to land a leg kick but Dokov saw it coming and moves away.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Holloway circles away.
Dokov ducks right into an uppercut from Holloway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Dokov is rocked!
Holloway drops Dokov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dokov! Holloway dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 123 - Power Vs Volkov
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Holloway blocks a head kick by Knapp.
Knapp misses with a body kick.
Knapp lands with a straight right. Holloway didn't see that one coming.
Holloway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holloway throws a front kick aimed at Knapp's knee but Knapp avoids it well. #CL#
Holloway closes the distance and pushes Knapp back into the cage.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Knapp's head.
Knapp tries to circle away but Holloway has him pinned against the cage.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knapp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holloway blocking some punches.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Knapp.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knapp backwards.
Knapp misses with a body punch.
Knapp wants to get back to striking at distance but Holloway won't allow it. #T1#
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knapp backwards. #BC2#
Knapp breaks from the clinch.
Knapp has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Knapp.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knapp slips under a jab from Holloway.
A swing and a miss from Knapp.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holloway digs a good hook to Knapp's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Holloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Holloway lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Knapp misses the target.
Holloway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knapp. That did some damage!
Holloway throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Holloway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knapp scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway tests Knapp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Knapp.
A little feinted left hand from Holloway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holloway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holloway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knapp.
Nice defenses there by Holloway.
Knapp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holloway manages to avoid it.
Holloway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Holloway with a hook.
Holloway thumps Knapp with a low kick.
Knapp throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knapp.#CL#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
Knapp misses with some punches. #BC#
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holloway works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Knapp has been cut.
Knapp dips to his left and cracks Holloway with an uppercut!
Holloway slips under a jab from Knapp.
An attempted straight right counter from Holloway misses the target.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Holloway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Holloway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knapp.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Knapp tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knapp.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knapp wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Holloway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knapp is stalling here.
Holloway pushes Knapp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holloway digs a right hand into Knapp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knapp's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Knapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knapp looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knapp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Holloway's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Holloway digs a right hand underneath Knapp's ribcage. Knapp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holloway tries a body shot but Knapp blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knapp.
Holloway presses Knapp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knapp prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway blocking some punches.
Knapp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Holloway as the two fighters clinch.
Knapp misses with some punches.
Holloway has Knapp pressed against the cage, preventing Knapp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
Knapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Holloway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Knapp's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Holloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway throws a body punch but Knapp moves out of range.
Knapp throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.#CL#
Knapp gets tackled into the cage by Holloway. Holloway maintains the clinch.
Knapp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knapp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Holloway.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knapp can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holloway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holloway lands a body punch.
Knapp tries to stall but Holloway uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holloway pushes Knapp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knapp has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knapp tries to break free but Holloway pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knapp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holloway works on Knapp's body with a couple of short punches.
Knapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Holloway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holloway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knapp or not.
Holloway blocks an uppercut.
Holloway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Knapp controls his hands.
Knapp misses with the head strike.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Knapp.
Knapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knapp misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway keeps control of Knapp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knapp is trying to break the clinch but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Knapp.
Knapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Knapp controls his hands.
Holloway lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Holloway.
Knapp has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Knapp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holloway avoids it.
Knapp missing with knees to the body.
Knapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holloway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway lands with a right to the head.
Knapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knapp misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knapp or not.
Knapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knapp or not. #T3#
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knapp wants to get back to striking at distance but Holloway won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Holloway presses Knapp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knapp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knapp is trying to break the clinch but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holloway.
Knapp working aggressively here.
Holloway blocking some punches.
Knapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knapp missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Holloway pushes Knapp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knapp backwards.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knapp backwards.
Knapp misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Holloway breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Holloway swings for the body but Knapp moves out of range.
Holloway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knapp's corner calls for a 1-2. Knapp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Holloway goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Knapp ducks under a wild hook from Holloway.
A little jabbing left from Knapp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knapp swings widly with a right hand
and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knapp moves away.
Knapp throws a big counter head kick but Holloway avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Holloway misses.
Knapp thows a body kick. Holloway tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Knapp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knapp explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slow jab from Knapp misses its intended target.
Knapp misses with an uppercut.
Holloway avoids the body shot from Knapp.
Holloway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knapp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holloway's knee momentarily.
Holloway lands a slapping body shot.
Knapp looks for the body kick but Holloway saw that one coming.
Holloway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knapp scores with a jab.
Holloway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Knapp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Knapp misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Holloway has managed to clinch.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knapp backwards.
Knapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
Knapp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holloway.
Knapp is trying to break the clinch but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knapp is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holloway lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp can't break the clinch.
Knapp throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Holloway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holloway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knapp.
Jimmy Knapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Holloway clinches. #T1#
Knapp is trying to maintain a safe position but Holloway gets an underhook and turns Knapp into the cage.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holloway works on Knapp's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Holloway.
Holloway pushes Knapp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Knapp blocks a body shot from Holloway.
Knapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knapp misses with some punches.
Come on Knapp - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A bit of stalling here from Holloway.
Knapp has had enough of the clinch but Holloway keeps him there for the moment.
Holloway blocking some punches. #T2#
Knapp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Holloway.
Knapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knapp tries to break the clinch but Holloway is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Holloway.
Holloway blocks an uppercut.
Holloway digs a right hand into Knapp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knapp's gas tank.
Knapp misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Knapp fails to land.
Knapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knapp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Holloway is working Knapp over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knapp misses with the head strike.
Knapp takes a shot to the head.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
Holloway lands a body punch.
Knapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Holloway is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holloway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway looks to throw the jab but Knapp is out of range.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knapp.
Max Holloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knapp throws a hook but Holloway avoids it easily.
Knapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Holloway throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knapp avoids it.
Holloway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knapp takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Knapp misses with a kick to the body.
Knapp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holloway scores with a punch to the head.
Knapp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Holloway darts in and clinches Knapp up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knapp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holloway is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holloway. #T4#
Knapp is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knapp has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Knapp's head.
Knapp misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Holloway.
Knapp trying to land knees to the body.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knapp looking to stall.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Holloway.
Jimmy Knapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Holloway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holloway 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Holloway!
Max Holloway took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFK 118 - Mustonen Vs Bagwis
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway jabs The Zealot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holloway jabs at The Zealot's body.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from The Zealot.
Holloway scores with a hook to the body. The Zealot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holloway staying out of range there.
Holloway throws out a counter right but The Zealot avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Zealot or not.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Zealot or not.
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Zealot lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Zealot throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Zealot misses with some punches.
The Zealot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Zealots head.
Holloway scores with a hook to the body.
Holloway lands a body punch. #T1#
Holloway wants a takedown.
The Zealot misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
The Zealot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Zealot misses with a punch to the body.
The Zealot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holloway.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Holloway breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Holloway moves into the clinch successfully.
Holloway lands with a light punch inside.
Holloway blocks an uppercut.
Holloway blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Holloway as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Holloway breaks the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holloway has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. The Zealot seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Holloway can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Holloway - that landed with a thud.
Holloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Zealot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway. #BC2#
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holloway lands a nice shot that snaps The Zealot's head back.
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Zealot.
Holloway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Zealot sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holloway lands a nice hook to The Zealot's body. The Zealot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Zealot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Zealot throws a series of punches but Holloway avoids them all with ease.
The Zealot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holloway slips under a jab from The Zealot.
Holloway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#The Zealot is rocked!
The Zealot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh The Zealot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Zealot is breathing heavily.
Holloway chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3##CL2#
Holloway gets a clinch.
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Holloway has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but The Zealot regains guard immediately.
Holloway pushing down on The Zealot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Holloway has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holloway content just to control the position here.
Holloway's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The Zealot seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
The Zealot really wants to buck Holloway off and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Holloway throws a shot to the body.
The Zealot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holloway has time to react.
Holloway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Zealot. That did some damage!
Holloway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Zealot throws a jab but it's blocked by Holloway.
Holloway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Zealot wants to clinch.
The Zealot misses with a straight left.
Holloway tests The Zealot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Max Holloway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holloway lands with a nice body kick.
Holloway lands a nice looking body shot.
Holloway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Zealot's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Holloway.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
The Zealot tries to keep at a distance but Holloway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holloway gets through The Zealot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway. #T1#
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Holloway lands a body shot.
The Zealot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Zealot throws a head punch that misses.
Holloway lands a shot to the body.
Holloway digs a right hand underneath The Zealot's ribcage. The Zealot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Holloway.
Max Holloway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Zealot or not.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Holloway.
The Zealot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Zealot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Zealot.
The Zealot pushes Holloway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Holloway misses with a series of wild punches. #T2##CL#
Holloway gets tackled into the cage by The Zealot. The Zealot maintains the clinch.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Zealot tries to throw a body punch but Holloway avoids it by throwing The Zealot back against the cage.
A short right from Holloway.
The Zealot misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Zealot misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Holloway breaks from the clinch.
Holloway walks forward and throws a big overhand right! The Zealot drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Holloway swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from The Zealot's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Holloway!
After the big win, Max Holloway made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFK 111 - Plutov Vs Holloway
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Holloway throws a leg kick but Plutov moved away.
Holloway throws a body punch but Plutov moves out of range.
Plutov misses with a double jab.
Holloway misses with an uppercut.
Plutov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Holloway tries to clinch there but Plutov circles away.
Holloway throws a low kick but Plutov moves out of range easily.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plutov moves away.
Holloway takes one on the button.
Holloway scores with a shot to the body.
Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holloway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Plutov counters with a one-two to the body.
Plutov scores with a nice right hand.
Plutov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Holloway misses.
Holloway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holloway is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Holloway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Plutov misses.
Holloway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holloway there as he acknowledges the shot.
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.
Plutov tries to clinch but Holloway is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plutov scores with a head kick. Holloway tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#Holloway is rocked!#T1#
Holloway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plutov.
Holloway misses with a body shot.
Plutov slips under a jab.
Plutov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holloway. Holloway obviously looking to wear him down.
Holloway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Plutov wants to slow Holloway down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Plutov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plutov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Plutov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holloway is looking to slow Plutov down with leg kicks.
Plutov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Plutov works over Holloway's head and body with a nice combination.
Holloway is still on wobbly legs! Can Plutov finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Holloway seems to have recovered his senses.
Holloway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Plutov lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Holloway scores with a jab to the head.
Holloway misses with a leg kick
and Plutov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holloway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Plutov tries to move into range but Holloway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Plutov tries to clinch there but Holloway circles away.
A big right from Holloway misses.
Plutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holloway looks to land a combination. Plutov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Holloway is looking to score with low kicks.
Plutov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holloway throws a front kick aimed at Plutov's knee but Plutov avoids it well. #CL#
Plutov clinches up with Holloway and pushes him back against the cage.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Plutov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Plutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holloway avoids it.#T3#
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Plutov misses with a body punch.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plutov landing knees to the body.
Plutov misses with a body punch.
Plutov taking a breather.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike.
Plutov tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Plutov looking to throw knees to the head but Holloway is blocking nicely.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holloway avoids it.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Holloway.
A short body shot lands from Holloway as the two fighters clinch.
Holloway swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Plutov throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Holloway lands with a right to the head.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
Plutov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Plutov just leaning against Holloway, taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
Holloway tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Plutov misses with the head strike.
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Plutov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Holloway takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holloway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Plutov finds it's way round the side to connect with Holloway's head.
Plutov throws the left hand but Holloway avoids the punch easily.
Holloway misses with a jab to the body
and Plutov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Plutov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Plutov.
Wasyl Plutov is winning the standup battle so far.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plutov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holloway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Plutov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holloway. Holloway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Plutov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Plutov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holloway can do to turn this around?
Holloway connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Holloway forces Plutov back against the cage and clinches.
Plutov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike.
Plutov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
A head punch on the inside from Plutov fails to land.
Holloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plutov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Plutov blocking some punches.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Plutov. #BC2#
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plutov throws a right hand that Holloway ducks under and follows up with a left that Holloway also avoids with ease.
Plutov throws a jab when Holloway was well out of range.
Holloway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway avoids the head kick by Plutov.
A head kick misses from Holloway.
Plutov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holloway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Plutov misses with a two punch combination.
Holloway looks to land a left hand but Plutov moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway stuns Plutov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Plutov tries to clinch up.#T2#
Holloway slips a straight right by Plutov.
A head kick by Plutov misses
letting Holloway counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Holloway, right into the meat of the thigh.
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holloway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holloway is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Plutov rather than just go for the knockout.
Plutov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Holloway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Plutov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holloway.
Holloway throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Holloway jabs at Plutov's body.
Plutov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Plutov throws a one two combo. #CL#
Plutov moves into the clinch.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway dodges an elbow strike from Plutov.
Wasyl Plutov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holloway lands a body punch.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Plutov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov is trying to stall.
Plutov blocking some punches.
Plutov avoiding damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Plutov.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov scores with a shoulder strike.
Plutov stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plutov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Plutov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holloway's brow.
Holloway stalling in the clinch.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Plutov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holloway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Plutov stalling.
Holloway blocks an uppercut.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike from Plutov.
A shot in the inside from Plutov.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Plutov is trying to maintain a safe position but Holloway gets an underhook and turns Plutov into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Holloway as the two fighters clinch.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Plutov is trying to maintain a safe position but Holloway gets an underhook and turns Plutov into the cage.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
Holloway pushes Plutov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wasyl Plutov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Holloway misses with a straight left.
Plutov throwing a counter right hand but Holloway manages to avoid it.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway throws out a leg kick but Plutov moves out of range and Holloway only half commits.
Holloway circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Holloway misses.
Plutov tests Holloway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holloway throws a leg kick that misses.
Holloway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holloway scores with a nice strike.
Holloway throws a jab when Plutov was well out of range.
Plutov misses with a double jab.
Holloway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holloway walks into a straight right hand from Plutov.
Holloway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holloway is looking to clinch.
Plutov jabs Holloway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plutov throws a low kick but Holloway moves out of range easily.
Holloway thuds a left hand into Plutov's body.
Plutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holloway can pounce on him.
Plutov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holloway.#T1#
Holloway with a jab.
Plutov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Plutov lands with a shot to the body.
Holloway lands a slapping body shot.
Holloway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Plutov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holloway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Plutov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holloway.
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch but Holloway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plutov catches Holloway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Plutov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holloway counters with a good, hard body kick but Plutov shrugs it off.
Plutov wants to clinch up but Holloway keeps it at a distance.
Plutov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Plutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holloway moves away.
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Holloway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plutov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holloway slips a jab from Plutov.
Holloway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Plutov finds it's way round the side to connect with Holloway's head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov takes one on the button.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Holloway connects with a body shot that sends Plutov's belly button to the back.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway fails to land with a series of punches.
Holloway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Plutov's hands.
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Holloway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holloway scores with a leg kick.
Plutov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice straight punches there by Holloway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holloway.
Holloway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Plutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holloway can pounce on him.
Plutov throws a head kick that half lands.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plutov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Holloway does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Plutov.#T3#
Plutov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holloway.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holloway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Plutov doesn't manage to clinch there - Holloway circles away.
Holloway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holloway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plutov.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plutov manages to avoid it.
Plutov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holloway misses the shot to the body.
Plutov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plutov slips under a jab from Holloway.
Holloway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Plutov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holloway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plutov.
Plutov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plutov doesn't manage to clinch there - Holloway circles away.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holloway just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Plutov drives through and clinches with Holloway against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutov lands with a right to the head.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Plutov working aggressively here.
Plutov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Plutov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holloway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Holloway.
A head punch on the inside from Plutov fails to land.
Plutov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Plutov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plutov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Holloway avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Holloway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holloway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holloway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Plutov darts in and clinches Holloway up against the cage.
Holloway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plutov misses with an elbow strike.
Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutov.
Holloway'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.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Plutov looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Nice body punch from Holloway.
Plutov misses with a body punch.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holloway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Holloway cracks Plutov with a nice body shot.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Holloway lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Holloway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike from Plutov.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Holloway avoids the damage to the body.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plutov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Plutov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holloway.
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Holloway.
Plutov throws an elbow that misses.
Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holloway managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
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!
Holloway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
Plutov misses with a body punch.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway. #T3#
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Plutov lands a good knee to the midsection. Holloway won't want to take too many of those.
Plutov throws an elbow that misses.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Plutov trying to stall but Holloway improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Holloway avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Holloway controls his hands.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Plutov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plutov.
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Plutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plutov is trying to maintain a safe position but Holloway gets an underhook and turns Plutov into the cage.
Plutov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Plutov throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Holloway misses with some punches.
Holloway being controlled against the cage.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Holloway managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Max Holloway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Holloway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holloway takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Plutov misses with a few strikes there.
Plutov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Plutov.
Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Holloway tenderised Plutov's leg. Plutov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Plutov connects with a crisp jab.
Holloway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plutov.
Holloway takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Plutov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov misses with a looping left.
Plutov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holloway.
Plutov misses with a wild body shot.
Plutov throws the left hand but Holloway avoids the punch easily.
Plutov loads up on a big right hand but Holloway slips the punch.
Plutov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Holloway swings for the body but Plutov moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holloway 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 Plutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Plutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Plutov misses with a body shot.
Plutov tries to clinch but Holloway is having none of it.
Holloway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Holloway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plutov throws out the jab.
Holloway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Plutov misses the target.
Holloway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Plutov's hands.
Plutov throws a sloppy head kick and Holloway moves out of range easily.
Plutov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holloway throws a looping overhand right but Plutov ducks down to avoid it.
Holloway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Plutov finds it's way round the side to connect with Holloway's head.
Holloway swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutov.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Plutov looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Plutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holloway lands with a straight right. Plutov didn't see that one coming.#T2##CL2#
Holloway has closed the distance and engaged Plutov in a clinch.
Plutov working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Holloway being controlled against the cage.
Holloway managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Holloway.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
The referee calls for Plutov to work.
Holloway avoids a wild elbow strike from Plutov.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holloway.
Plutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
Plutov lands a knee to the body.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike.
Plutov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Plutov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Plutov.
Plutov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Holloway fails to land.
Plutov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holloways head.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Plutov misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Holloway. #T4#
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Plutov.
Holloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutov lands an elbow inside that Holloway shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plutov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holloway's defenses.
Plutov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plutov scores a nice knee to the body.
Plutov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plutov.
Holloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Plutov crunches a lovely knee into Holloway's ribcage.
Holloway is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wasyl Plutov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Plutov 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wasyl Plutov!

Event: OFK 103-Avetisyan Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1##CL#
Holloway clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Holloway's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Twelve.
Twelve tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Twelve with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holloway blocking some punches. #TD#
Holloway gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Twelve pushes Holloway off and gets back to his feet.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Twelve scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holloway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holloway lands a nice shot that snaps Twelve's head back.
Holloway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Twelve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holloway.
Twelve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holloway.
Holloway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1##CL#
Twelve gets tackled into the cage by Holloway. Holloway maintains the clinch.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Holloway.
Twelve misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Twelve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holloway.
Twelve landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway blocking some punches.
Twelve takes a shot to the head.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Twelve can't find room to land a body shot as Holloway controls the action.
Twelve misses with a punch to the body.
Twelve missing with knees to the body.
Holloway lands a left hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway displaying some good clinch control by pressing Twelve up against the cage.
Holloway working aggressively here.
Twelve swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Twelve pushes Holloway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holloway cracks Twelve with a nice body shot.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Twelve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holloway as Twelve tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Holloway.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Twelve is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Holloway slowing the pace effectively.
Twelve taking a breather. #T3#
Twelve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holloway.
Twelve lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Twelve tries to work over Holloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Twelve.
Twelve wants to stall.
Twelve using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holloway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holloway avoids a wild elbow strike from Twelve.
Twelve tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holloway avoids it.
Twelve trying to land knees to the body.
Twelve is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Twelve backwards.
Twelve tries to throw a body punch but Holloway avoids it by throwing Twelve back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Twelve stalling in the clinch but Holloway improves position.
Holloway presses Twelve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Twelve fails to land.
Holloway looking for a takedown.
Holloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Twelve content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Twelve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holloway is working Twelve over against the cage.
Twelve throws an elbow but it misses.
Twelve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
A bit of stalling here from Holloway.
Twelve trying to control the position but instead, Holloway has worked for underhooks and has pushed Twelve into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Twelve.
A hook to the body from Holloway.
Nice body punch from Twelve.
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 Max Holloway will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Holloway darts in and clinches Twelve up against the cage.
Holloway is leaning against Twelve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holloway pushes Twelve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Twelve has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Holloway seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Twelve can turn it around.
Holloway avoiding damage as Twelve throws knees to the body.
Holloway stalling against the cage.
Twelve lands an elbow just above Holloway 's eye.
Twelve throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Twelve throws a head punch that misses.
Twelve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Twelve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holloway tries to work over Twelve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holloway gets through Twelve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Twelve on the inside. #T1#
Twelve lands an uppercut.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
Twelve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holloway is defending well for now.
Twelve avoiding damage.
Twelve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holloway.
Twelve trying to stall but Holloway improves his position.
Holloway'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.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Twelve controls the action.
Holloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holloway.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Holloway - that landed with a thud.
Holloway prevents a body shot from Twelve. #T2#
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Twelve backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holloway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holloway lands with a right to the head.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Twelve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holloway leaning his opponent 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!
Twelve is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Twelve.
Twelve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holloway avoids a wild elbow strike from Twelve.
Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Holloway is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Twelve gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Twelve backwards.
Holloway prevents a body shot from Twelve.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Holloway holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holloway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Twelve.
Twelve has Holloway pushed against the cage.
Holloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holloway tries to work over Twelve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Twelve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holloway.
Twelve stops a takedown attempt from Holloway. #T4#
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Twelve controls his hands.
Twelve takes a shot to the head.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Twelve can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Holloway.
Holloway has Twelve pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Twelve manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Holloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Twelve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike from Twelve.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holloway letting Twelve take a breather here.
Twelve leaning his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Twelve backwards.
Holloway tries to work over Twelve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway 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!#R3#
A cross from Twelve lands.
Holloway misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holloway wants to clinch
and Twelve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Twelve does it's job there.
Holloway tries to clinch but Twelve moves out of range. #CL#
Holloway takes the fight into the clinch.
Holloway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short body shot lands from Holloway as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Holloway - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Twelve lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Twelve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Twelve throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holloway displaying some good clinch control by pressing Twelve up against the cage.
Holloway has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Holloway stalling the fight.
Twelve wants to stall.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Twelve is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Holloway manages to pull guard.
Holloway pulls Twelve in close to prevent any damage.
Twelve missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Twelve wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
Holloway manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Twelve manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Max Holloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Twelve wants to stand and escape but Holloway is having none of it.
Holloway content to stall in guard here.
Twelve pulls Holloway in close to prevent any damage.
Twelve controls Holloway momentarily but Holloway frees himself. #T3#
Holloway stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Twelve swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holloway not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Twelve wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Holloway engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holloway blocks a jab.
Holloway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Twelve's sensitive parts.
Holloway looks for the body kick but Twelve saw that one coming. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Twelve tests Holloway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Twelve looks to score with a jab to the body but Holloway is just out of range.
Twelve loads up on a big right hand but Holloway slips the punch.
Holloway tries to clinch but Twelve is having none of it.
Twelve was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Holloway clinches.
Twelve displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holloway up against the cage.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conor Twelve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Twelve stalling.
Holloway misses with some punches.
Twelve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holloway.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Max Holloway.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holloway, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Holloway!
Max Holloway made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: CACC 174: Pavlov vs Sakuraba
Date: Feb 28, 2021

178 cm
21 yrs
160 lbs

174 cm
26 yrs
165 lbs

Flowers

Holloway

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Timmy Flowers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Max Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Holloway pushes Flowers up against the ropes in a clinch.
Flowers gets underhooks to prevent Holloway's takedown attempt.
Flowers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holloway walks away with a smile on his face. Flowers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Holloway moves into range and clinches up with Flowers.#TD2#
Holloway gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flowers (0) vs (2) Holloway
Holloway tries to free his leg and advance position but Flowers is retaining full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Holloway keeps trying to improve his position.
Flowers is trying to keep Holloway in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Flowers has his foot on Holloway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holloway works his way back into a safe position though.
Flowers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Holloway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Flowers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Holloway puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Flowers has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Flowers wants to control but Holloway passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (0) vs (5) Holloway
Holloway is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Holloway has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Flowers (0) vs (7) Holloway
Flowers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flowers is desperately trying to improve his position but Holloway has a good base and remains in mount.
Holloway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flowers is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Holloway controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holloway trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holloway controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Holloway avoids the attempt from Flowers to control.
Holloway looking to control and managing it successfully.
Flowers tries to reverse the position but Holloway maintains control.#T5#
Holloway controlling his opponent. #T6#
Flowers is desperately trying to improve his position but Holloway has a good base and remains in mount.
Holloway tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Flowers is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Flowers is working hard here to advance position.
Holloway wants to control the pace but Flowers is squirming around nicely.
Holloway controlling from the full mount.
Flowers is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T8#
Holloway controlling the position easily from mount.
Holloway trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flowers tries to lock up and control but Holloway gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Holloway controlling from mount.
Flowers can't escape the position.
Holloway wants to control the pace but Flowers is squirming around nicely.
Holloway looking to control and managing it successfully.
Flowers is trying to escape the mount. #T10#
Holloway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Holloway prevents Flowers from getting the reversal.
Flowers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (2) vs (7) Holloway
Flowers slips nicely into half guard.
Holloway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Holloway gets back to full guard.
Holloway manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flowers manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (2) vs (9) Holloway#T12#
Flowers keeping full guard, as Holloway tries to pass. #SUB#
Flowers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holloway must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flowers wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Flowers isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Holloway stacks Flowers on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Holloway!
Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (2) vs (12) Holloway#T13#
Holloway trying to control the action but Flowers is working from the bottom.
Holloway has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Flowers (2) vs (14) Holloway
Holloway controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Flowers is looking to get to half guard.
Holloway controlling from the full mount.
Flowers is looking to improve his position but Holloway isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holloway content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holloway wins on points by 14 to 2.
An out of breath Max Holloway thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CACC 162: Mazzini vs Declan 3
Date: Jan 17, 2021

181 cm
42 yrs
158 lbs

174 cm
26 yrs
165 lbs

Lee

Holloway

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Max Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Holloway closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Holloway pushes Lee against the ropes but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holloway shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holloway tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Holloway avoids it well and moves away.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Holloway.
No luck for Holloway with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holloway's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Holloway
Lee stands and throws Holloway's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Holloway
Lee trying to control the position but Holloway is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holloway keeps working. #T1#
Lee advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (0) Holloway
Holloway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee wants to control the pace but Holloway is squirming around nicely.
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holloway is looking to escape. #SUB#
Lee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Holloway has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lee trying to control but Holloway is having none of it. #T3#
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holloway is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Holloway tries to control Lee's head but Lee pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Holloway is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Morrison Lee!
A very excited looking Morrison Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Max Holloway had this to say: 'It is what it is. '.

Event: CACC 155 Morrison Jr v Krawlee
Date: Dec 27, 2020

180 cm
33 yrs
159 lbs

174 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs

Fagan

Holloway

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paddy Fagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Max Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fagan stuffs the takedown attempt from Holloway. Holloway gets slowly back to his feet.
Holloway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fagan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paddy Fagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Holloway.
Holloway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fagan tries to avoid it but Holloway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fagan to the ground. Fagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Fagan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fagan (4) vs (0) Holloway
Fagan wants to control but Holloway is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fagan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Fagan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Holloway has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fagan but great work by Holloway.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fagan (4) vs (4) Holloway
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagan is not content to let Holloway control the position. #SUB2#
Holloway tries for a kimura but Fagan is defending well.
Fagan struggling a bit here.#T1#
Fagan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Holloway moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fagan (4) vs (7) Holloway
Fagan tries to bench press Holloway off him but Holloway keeps the position.
Fagan manages to get back to half guard.
Fagan is not content to let Holloway control the position.
Holloway wants to pass to mount but Fagan is defending the position.
My spies in ACME inform me that Holloway has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holloway is trying to control. Fagan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fagan is pressing down on Holloway's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Holloway passes into half guard.
Fagan manages to get to full guard. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fagan 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.#SUB#
Fagan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Holloway escapes and throws Fagan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fagan (4) vs (10) Holloway
Fagan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Holloway off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fagan (8) vs (10) Holloway
Holloway looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fagan. #SUB#
Fagan is looking for a rear naked choke here but Holloway reverses the position brilliantly into Fagan's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fagan (8) vs (12) Holloway
Holloway trying to control but Fagan is working from the bottom.
Holloway stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fagan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Holloway stands and throws Fagan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fagan (8) vs (15) Holloway
Fagan is trying to control Holloway's posture but Holloway avoids it. #SUB2#
Holloway working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fagan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holloway wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fagan struggling a bit here.
Fagan is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Holloway is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fagan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fagan tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Fagan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Holloway is trying to get an arm triangle but Fagan is defending well.
Fagan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Holloway off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fagan (12) vs (15) Holloway#SUB#
Fagan working for the choke. #SUB#
Fagan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Holloway has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fagan keeps control of the position as Holloway tries to break free. #SUB#
Holloway is trying to defend against the choke here but Fagan has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Fagan Tightens the hold and Holloway taps out furiously! Fagan displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paddy Fagan!
After the big win, Paddy Fagan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Max Holloway was interviewed post fight and said 'It is what it is. '.

Event: CACC 148: Pavlov vs Donde
Date: Dec 06, 2020

180 cm
24 yrs
168 lbs

174 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs

Ottke

Holloway

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Max Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ottke gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (4) vs (0) Holloway#SUB#
Ottke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holloway knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ottke wants to control but Holloway is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ottke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ottke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ottke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holloway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ottke has hold of Holloway's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Holloway seems comfortable defending it but Ottke has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Holloway is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Holloway is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ottke couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Max Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is. '.

Event: CACC 140: Pavlov vs Lee
Date: Nov 22, 2020

174 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs

180 cm
28 yrs
166 lbs

Holloway

Cubbedge

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Max Holloway! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Holloway tries for a takedown but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holloway shoots in and drives through. Cubbedge sprawls well.#TD2#
Cubbedge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Holloway (0) vs (4) Cubbedge #SUB2#
Cubbedge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holloway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Cubbedge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holloway is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Holloway wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Holloway's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cubbedge has control of an arm but Holloway manages to advance to Cubbedge 's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holloway (4) vs (4) Cubbedge
I really don't envy Cubbedge right now. #SUB#
Holloway patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Holloway has the hooks in. Cubbedge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB#
Holloway seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Cubbedge 's chin but Cubbedge turns very nicely into Holloway's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Cubbedge .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holloway (4) vs (6) Cubbedge
Holloway looking to control.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Holloway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge stays in close to Holloway's body and controls the position.
Cubbedge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holloway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5##SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura but Holloway is defending well.
Cubbedge prevents Holloway from improving his position.
Holloway is trying to control but can't. #T6#
Cubbedge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Holloway is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Holloway is working away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Holloway is looking to control Cubbedge 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holloway avoid being mounted?
Cubbedge wants to pass to mount but Holloway is defending the position.
Holloway gets full guard.#T8#
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holloway is trying to hold Cubbedge in close to prevent damage but Cubbedge has managed to pass into half guard.
Holloway trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cubbedge manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holloway (4) vs (9) Cubbedge
Cubbedge controlling the pace for now.
Cubbedge avoids the attempt from Holloway to control.#T9#
Cubbedge tries to control but Holloway wriggling away.
Holloway regains half guard.
Holloway trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holloway (4) vs (12) Cubbedge #T10#
Cubbedge seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Holloway is holding on tight.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cubbedge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holloway is looking to escape.
Holloway wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Holloway (4) vs (15) Cubbedge
Holloway trying to control the action but Cubbedge just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T11#
I really don't envy Holloway right now. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for a rear naked choke. Holloway is not defending it well and Cubbedge has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Holloway refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Holloway's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bart Cubbedge !
During a confident post fight interview, Bart Cubbedge thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Max Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is. '.

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020

174 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs

177 cm
19 yrs
155 lbs

Holloway

De Vries

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Max Holloway! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Schuyler De Vries!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
De Vries feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holloway (0) vs (2) De Vries
Holloway keeping moving, preventing De Vries from controlling successfully.
De Vries controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Vries trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Holloway is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Holloway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Vries defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Vries drops back looking for a leg! Holloway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holloway manages to kick De Vries off! De Vries jumps back into Holloway's guard.
Holloway has his hands on De Vries's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Holloway controls De Vries momentarily but De Vries frees himself.
De Vries wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving. #SUB#
Holloway has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Vries can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Vries wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
Holloway 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.#T2#
Holloway looking for a sweep. Not yet Holloway, not yet.
De Vries advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holloway (0) vs (5) De Vries
Holloway manages to get back to half guard.
De Vries looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Vries is trying to control the action in half guard but Holloway is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
De Vries is working for a submission of some sort.
Holloway tries to get to full guard but De Vries has control of the leg. #T3#
Holloway is refusing to be controlled, as De Vries sits in half guard.
De Vries trying to control from Holloway's half guard. Holloway has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Holloway is pulling down on De Vries's head to control his posture.
De Vries trying to move into half guard but instead Holloway has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holloway (2) vs (5) De Vries
Holloway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holloway is looking to pass into half guard but De Vries pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now De Vries is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holloway (2) vs (7) De Vries
Holloway keeping moving, preventing De Vries from controlling successfully.
De Vries stays in close to Holloway's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Holloway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
De Vries wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving. #SUB#
Holloway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing De Vries from controlling successfully.
De Vries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Vries wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving. #T5#
De Vries slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holloway (2) vs (10) De Vries
Holloway gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
De Vries is trying to control the action in half guard but Holloway is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holloway trying to control from the bottom.
De Vries is looking to advance position but Holloway won't allow it.
De Vries with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
De Vries tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holloway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Holloway trying to hold on to De Vries's head to control him but De Vries postures up.
Holloway is not content to let De Vries control the position.
Holloway is looking to improve his position.
De Vries is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Holloway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Vries pulls his head out easily.
De Vries performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Vries is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T7#
De Vries pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holloway is keeping the position for now.
Holloway wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Vries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holloway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Vries pushing down on Holloway's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
De Vries is trying to control. Holloway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8##SUB2#
De Vries seems to be working for a kimura but Holloway defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
De Vries is trying to work for a kimura but Holloway is defending well. #SUB2#
De Vries is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holloway defends it well. #SUB#
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
De Vries is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holloway has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9#
De Vries not doing much here. #SUB2#
De Vries is looking for submissions but instead, Holloway has regained full guard.
De Vries trying to control but Holloway is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Holloway has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Vries can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T10#
Holloway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Vries passes Holloway's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Holloway is refusing to be controlled, as De Vries sits in half guard.
De Vries prevents Holloway from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway is in trouble now - De Vries has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holloway (2) vs (13) De Vries#T11##SUB2#
De Vries goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Holloway is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holloway (4) vs (13) De Vries#SUB#
Holloway is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Vries is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Vries has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holloway (4) vs (15) De Vries
Holloway wants to sweep but no luck.
De Vries wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving. #SUB#
Holloway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Vries is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
De Vries trying to control but Holloway is working from the bottom.
De Vries is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Vries forces his way into half guard.
Holloway trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Vries is working for a kimura but Holloway is defending it quite comfortably.
De Vries seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holloway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13##SUB2#
De Vries is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Holloway is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Schuyler De Vries!
Schuyler De Vries decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Max Holloway stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is. '.

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020

167 cm
32 yrs
146 lbs

174 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs

Steve

Holloway

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Brock Steve! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Max Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holloway.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steve (0) vs (4) Holloway#SUB2#
Holloway goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Steve has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Holloway but great work by Steve.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steve (4) vs (4) Holloway
Holloway tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steve presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Steve (6) vs (4) Holloway
Holloway regains half guard.#SUB2#
Holloway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Steve with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holloway wants to control but Steve is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Holloway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holloway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Still in half guard, Steve seems content to control.#SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steve trying to advance position but Holloway counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Holloway is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steve defends well.#SUB2#
Holloway is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Steve frees his head nicely. Oh but Holloway has switched to an armbar! Steve is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020

165 cm
18 yrs
145 lbs

174 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs

Leblond

Holloway

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Guy Leblond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Holloway tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leblond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holloway somewhat.
We've been hearing reports that Leblond has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Holloway shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Holloway closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leblond to the mat! Leblond manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leblond (0) vs (2) Holloway
Holloway stopping the sweep attempt from Leblond.
Holloway content to stall in guard here.
Leblond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leblond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holloway on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway tries to free his leg and advance position but Leblond is retaining full guard.
Leblond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holloway is one step ahead there. #T1#
Holloway wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving. #SUB2#
Holloway is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leblond wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Leblond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leblond wants to sweep here but Holloway controlling him for the moment.
Holloway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holloway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Leblond keeping moving, preventing Holloway from controlling successfully.
Holloway works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leblond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leblond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leblond is really struggling to control Holloway but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Holloway wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving.
Leblond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leblond trying to control the position here.
Holloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Holloway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblond is trying to hold Holloway in close to prevent damage but Holloway has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Holloway wants to work for an arm triangle but Leblond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holloway prevents Leblond from improving his position.
Holloway is looking to take a break and control but Leblond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Leblond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holloway pulls his head out easily.
Holloway is keen to just control but Leblond is a slippery customer.#T4#
Holloway has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leblond (0) vs (5) Holloway
Leblond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holloway looking to control and managing it successfully.
Leblond is desperately trying to improve his position but Holloway has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Holloway is working for a guillotine from mount but Leblond frees his head quite easily.
Holloway trying to control but Leblond is having none of it.
Leblond gets back to half guard.
Leblond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leblond tries to get out of the position.#T5#
Leblond wants to control but Holloway is keeping busy.
Holloway wants to pass to mount but Leblond is defending the position.
Leblond tries to roll over but Holloway keeps him under control.
Leblond wants to control but Holloway is keeping busy.
Leblond is looking for a sweep. Holloway is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leblond manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holloway advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Leblond (0) vs (8) Holloway
Leblond prevents Holloway from improving position. #T6##SUB2#
Holloway wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leblond, who protects the arm well.
Leblond tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Holloway easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Leblond (0) vs (10) Holloway
Leblond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Holloway has control of Leblond's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Leblond regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Holloway controlling from mount.
Holloway wants to control the pace but Leblond is squirming around nicely.
Leblond is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Holloway content just to control the position here.
Leblond is looking to improve his position but Holloway isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Holloway looking to secure an arm triangle but Leblond defends it well.
Leblond working to try and regain half guard.
Holloway trying to control but Leblond is having none of it.
Leblond is working to get back to half guard. #T8#
Holloway trying to control but Leblond is having none of it.
Leblond is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Holloway moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Leblond has worked his arm free - good work by Leblond!
Holloway wants to control but Leblond is keeping him busy.
Leblond tries to bench press Holloway off him but Holloway keeps the position.
Holloway working away.
Leblond is looking for a sweep.
Holloway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leblond keeps working.
Leblond is looking to regain half guard here but Holloway keeps moving and retains side control.
Holloway moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Leblond (0) vs (12) Holloway#T10#
Leblond really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Leblond defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Holloway.
Leblond is desperately trying to improve his position but Holloway has a good base and remains in mount.
Holloway looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holloway can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leblond is looking to escape.
Holloway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Leblond is desperately trying to improve his position but Holloway has a good base and remains in mount.
Leblond is working hard here to advance position.
Holloway tries to control but Leblond wriggling away.
Leblond is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Holloway looking to secure an arm triangle but Leblond defends it well.
Holloway controlling from the full mount.
Holloway looking to control but Leblond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Holloway working for a guillotine from mount but Leblond is in no mood to give up. #T12#
Holloway content just to control the position here.
Leblond can't escape the position.
Leblond tries to hold on but Holloway pushes him away.
Holloway trying to control but Leblond is having none of it.
Leblond is working to get back to half guard.
Holloway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13##SUB2#
Holloway working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Leblond tries to hold on but Holloway pushes him away.
Holloway controlling from the full mount.
Leblond manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holloway trying to mount his opponent but Leblond defends it.
Holloway prevents Leblond from improving his position.
Holloway trying to mount his opponent but Leblond defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leblond manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14##SUB#
Leblond has his foot on Holloway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holloway works his way back into a safe position though.
Holloway preventing the sweep.
Leblond being controlled here, momentarily.
Holloway trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Holloway pushes down on Leblond's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holloway is looking to advance position but Leblond won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holloway wants to pass the guard but Leblond is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holloway wins on points by 12 to 0.
A very excited looking Max Holloway made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Walcott vs Weudke
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holloway's head.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Holloway.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holloway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holloway sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Holloway.
Holloway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holloway dodges the punch combination from Jackson. #T1#
Holloway connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Holloway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holloway.
Holloway swinging wildly here.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Holloway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson slips a jab from Holloway.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Holloway moves out of range easily. #T2#
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Holloway misses with a body shot.
Holloway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Holloway lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Holloway, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holloway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holloway tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Holloway.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Jackson jabs Holloway right on the nose. Holloway blinks but takes it well.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Holloway.
Holloway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holloway misses with a head kick.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Holloway avoids it well.
Holloway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Holloway saw that one coming.
Holloway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holloway scores with a decent looking hook.
Holloway dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Holloway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a right and a left that Holloway avoids nicely.
It looked like Holloway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holloway has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Holloway's head but Holloway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holloway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Holloway throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a fast counter high kick but Holloway manages to duck under it in time.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Holloway misses the jab.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holloway.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Holloway.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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 Max Holloway will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Holloway blocks a head kick by Jackson.
It looked like Holloway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holloway.
Holloway looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Holloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Holloway tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Kurt Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holloway.
Holloway jabs at Jackson's body.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Holloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips a jab from Holloway.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jackson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Holloway has got the better of the exchanges.
Holloway motions for Jackson to come forward. Holloway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway misses with a wild body shot.
As Holloway backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Holloway manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Holloway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holloway lands a lovely overhand right.
Holloway works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Holloway.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Holloway counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Holloway moves out of range easily.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Holloway.
Holloway misses with a hook.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holloway.
Jackson throws a fast counter high kick but Holloway manages to duck under it in time.
Holloway lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
Holloway misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Holloway thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holloway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.#ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Holloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway misses with a body kick.
Holloway sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Holloway avoids it this time.
Holloway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Holloway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holloway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holloway seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Holloway counters with a nice uppercut.
Holloway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Holloway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Max Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Jackson misses the jab.
It looked like Holloway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holloway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holloway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holloway slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Holloway.
Holloway blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Holloway lands a slapping body shot.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
The fighters circling - Holloway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holloway takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Holloway throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?#T4#
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holloway scores with a punch to the head.
Holloway avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holloway.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holloway.
Jackson throws a jab when Holloway was well out of range.
Nice cross by Holloway.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Holloway takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Holloway scoring well with a low kick there.
Holloway misses with an uppercut.
Holloway throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Holloway sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Holloway avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Holloway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Holloway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Holloway, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holloway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Holloway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Holloway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Holloway.
Holloway moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJackson.
Holloway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Jackson avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Holloway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holloway tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holloway.
Holloway throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holloway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Holloway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holloway is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Holloway.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson lunges at Holloway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holloway's hand.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Holloway misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Holloway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Holloway throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holloway.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Kurt Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Holloway and move into the clinch position.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holloway.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Holloway.
Jackson lands with a right that hurts Holloway. Holloway looks to clinch but Jackson throws a short knee that drops Holloway. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Kurt Jackson!
Our winner, Kurt Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Max Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is. '.

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Festation
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick lands from Gin.
Holloway cracks Gin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Gin.
Gin throws a hook to the side of Holloway's head but Holloway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Gin avoids them all with ease. #KD2#
Gin lands a big head kick that sends Holloway tumbling to the mat! Gin takes a step backwards and waves Holloway back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
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!#CL2#
Gin clinches up with Holloway and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Holloway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holloway working aggressively here.
Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Gin.
Holloway is trying to break the clinch but Gin has him pressed against the cage.
Gin misses with a punch to the body.
Gin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holloway tries a body shot but Gin blocks it.
A hook to the body from Gin.
Gin lands a big right hand that drops Holloway! The killer instinct kicks in and Gin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jargon Gin!
The defeated Max Holloway had this to say: 'It is what it is. '.

Event: SMASH: McDonnell vs Klos
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midget uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holloway.
Holloway throws a leg kick which misses Midget's front leg but catches the back leg as Midget tries to avoid it.
Holloway connects with a crisp jab.
Holloway throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Midget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Holloway manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Midget keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Midget drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Holloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Midget uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Midget.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Holloway.
Midget blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Midget blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Midget is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Midget tries to break free but Holloway pushes him back against the cage.
Holloway misses with some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Midget has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Midget blocking some punches.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
Midget goes for a takedown attempt but Holloway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Midget.#CL#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Midget blocks an uppercut.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Holloway lands a right hand. #T3#
Holloway lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
Holloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holloway is working Midget over against the cage.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Midget controls his hands.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holloway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Midget tries to pull guard but Holloway won't allow it.
Holloway lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Midget.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Midget controls the action.
Midget tries to score a body lock takedown but Holloway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Midget's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Midget avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Midget has Holloway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holloway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
Midget drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Holloway fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Holloway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Holloway, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holloway looks to land a combination but Midget avoids it well.
Midget with the counter takedown but Holloway avoids it easily.
Holloway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holloway is looking to score with low kicks.
Midget looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holloway jabs at Midget's body.
Holloway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Midget walks into a straight right hand from Holloway.
Holloway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midget defending well as Holloway loads up on a big left hand.
And Midget tries to counter it with a takedown but Holloway pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Holloway throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Midget counters with a single leg into guard. Holloway didn't expect that. #ES#
Holloway pushes Midget off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Holloway has Midget up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
Midget blocks an uppercut.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holloway pushes Midget back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Midget can do to turn this around?
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Midget.
Holloway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Midget.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Midget.
Midget tries to score a body lock takedown but Holloway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Midget has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holloway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Midget goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holloway prevents it.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Midget.
Holloway misses with some punches.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
Midget's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Holloway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holloway lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Holloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Midget.
Midget blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holloway.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Midget controls the action.
Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Midget.
Holloway misses with the head strike.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Midget blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
Holloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holloway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Midget uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Holloway on the inside. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Midget's head.
Midget prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Midget changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holloway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Holloway throws a right and a left that Midget avoids nicely.
Midget with the counter takedown but Holloway avoids it easily.
Holloway tests Midget's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Midget gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Midget.
Midget looking to control but instead Holloway has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Midget shoots in for a takedown but Holloway shows good takedown defense.
Holloway throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Midget.
Holloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Midget stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holloway misses with a head kick.
Midget feints the counter takedown.
Holloway sizes up Midget with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holloway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Midget keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holloway.
Midget is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Holloway has managed to clinch.
Holloway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Midget.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.#T1#
Holloway is pressed up against the cage. Midget has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holloway down to the mat. Holloway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Max Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holloway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holloway is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice defenses there by Midget.#CL#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Holloway.
Holloway is working Midget over against the cage.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Midget controls his hands.
Holloway tries a body shot but Midget blocks it.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Midget goes for a takedown attempt but Holloway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Midget.
Midget blocks a jab.#T2##CL#
Midget gets tackled into the cage by Holloway. Holloway maintains the clinch.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Midget tries for a takedown but Holloway manages to get underhooks.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway gets through Midget's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Midget prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Holloway.
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Holloway.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Holloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Midget.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Midget controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Midget.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Midget blocks an uppercut.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Midget jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holloway walks away with a smile on his face. Midget gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holloway throws a lazy right hand but Midget sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holloway throws a series of strikes that have Midget backpedaling. #T4#
Holloway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Midget.
Midget takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Midget ducks right into an uppercut from Holloway.
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!
Midget gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holloway.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Midget moves away.
Midget tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Holloway has closed the distance and engaged Midget in a clinch.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holloway tries a body shot but Midget blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Midget.
Holloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Justin Midget has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Holloway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holloway 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Holloway!
Max Holloway seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Dee vs Slater
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holloway counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Nate Palmer has been cut.
Holloway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palmer.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Holloway! Palmer is out on his feet! Holloway rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Palmer is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Palmer is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Thoroughbred Thursday III
Date: Sep 19, 2019

#R1#
Wooston wants to clinch
and Timms counters with a nice body shot.
Timms displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wooston.
Timms throwing a counter right hand but Wooston manages to avoid it.
Wooston swinging wildly here.
Wooston tries for a takedown but Timms circles away easily
and Timms counters with a low kick, right behind Wooston 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Timms defends it nicely.
Phil Timms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Wooston.
A good leg kick by Timms. #T1#
Nice shot by Timms.
Wooston doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Timms to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Timms counters with a two punch combo.
Wooston wants to clinch
and Timms counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wooston is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooston throws a body shot but no joy.
Phil Timms is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Timms lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Timms blocks a low kick nicely.#KD#
Timms lands a big head kick that sends Wooston tumbling to the mat! Timms takes a step backwards and waves Wooston back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Wooston is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wooston shoots in for a takedown but Timms shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooston is still on wobbly legs! Can Timms finish him?
Wooston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Timms counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooston with a poor takedown
and as Wooston loses concentration momentarily, Timms counters with a picture perfect head kick! Wooston goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Phil Timms!

Event: WPFA: Throughbred Thursday
Date: Aug 29, 2019

#R1#
Keskinen misses with a body shot
and Timms counters with a slapping leg kick.
Keskinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Timms counters with a nice uppercut.
Keskinen swings for the body but Timms moves out of range.
Keskinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Timms.
Timms moves out of range as Keskinen strikes.
Keskinen throws a body punch but Timms moves out of range.
Timms is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Timms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keskinen.
Keskinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keskinen misses with a body punch
and Timms counters with an outside leg kick.
Keskinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timms.
And Timms responds with a good body kick, but Keskinen manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timms lands with a hook. Keskinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Keskinen.
Keskinen tries to counter by clinching up but Timms breaks away and moves out of range.
Keskinen blocks a head kick by Timms.
Keskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timms moves away.#T1#
Timms slips a jab from Keskinen.
Keskinen throws a hook but Timms blocks it.
Keskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timms moves away.
Keskinen misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Keskinen misses.
Keskinen throws out a loose jab but Timms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keskinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Timms replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Keskinen blocks it well.
A big left from Keskinen misses. #CL#
Keskinen clinches up with Timms and pushes him back against the cage.
Timms blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Timms breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timms moves away.#T2#
Keskinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Timms counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keskinen is looking to wear down Timms with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Keskinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Timms counters with a stiff right hand.
Keskinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Timms is looking to chop away at Keskinen's legs.
Keskinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Timms manages to circle out of the way.
Keskinen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Timms counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keskinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keskinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timms was well out of range. Poor timing from Keskinen.
Veikko Keskinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keskinen.
Timms now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Keskinen looks to throw the jab but Timms is out of range.
Keskinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Timms gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keskinen.
Timms throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Keskinen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Timms dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Timms tries a head kick but it misses.
Timms avoids the body shot from Keskinen.
Keskinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keskinen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Timms to counter with a crisp jab.
Timms buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keskinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Timms avoids the body shot from Keskinen.
Keskinen moves out of range as Timms throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Keskinen has closed the distance and engaged Timms in a clinch.
Keskinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Timms struggles to land a body shot inside as Keskinen controls his hands.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timms avoids it.
Timms is trying to push Keskinen away but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Keskinen avoiding damage. #T1#
Keskinen looking to stall.
Timms blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timms tries to break free but Keskinen pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Timms breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keskinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Timms to counter with a crisp jab.
Timms lands with a hook. Keskinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Timms with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Timms fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keskinen is out of range.
Keskinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Timms manages to circle out of the way.
Keskinen tries to clinch up
and Keskinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Timms ducks under a wild hook from Keskinen.#T2#
Keskinen throws an off balance right hand
and Timms counters with a two punch combo.
Keskinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Timms should have avoided that one.
Keskinen tries to clinch there but Timms circles away.
Keskinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Timms paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phil Timms seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Keskinen gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keskinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Timms backwards.
Timms tries to work over Keskinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Timms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keskinen backwards. #BC2#
Timms breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keskinen. Timms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keskinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Timms avoids the body shot from Keskinen.
Timms looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Timms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Timms misses with a kick to the body.
Veikko Keskinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timms has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Keskinen throws a body punch but Timms moves out of range.
Keskinen blocks the body kick.
Keskinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Keskinen instigates a clinch.
Timms blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but Timms blocks with his arms.
Timms works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keskinen scores with a shot to the side of Timms's head.
Timms blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timms. #BC2#
Timms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keskinen swings widly with a right hand
and Timms counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Timms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Timms throws a sloppy head kick and Keskinen moves out of range easily. #T1#
Keskinen looks to land a left hand but Timms moved out of range nicely.
Timms sizes up Keskinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Keskinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Timms connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keskinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Timms.
Keskinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keskinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Timms is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Timms on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keskinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Timms counters with a stiff right hand.
Keskinen misses the body punch
and Timms counters with a head kick. That will keep Keskinen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Timms throws a combination. Keskinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#
Keskinen is rocked!
Keskinen wants to clinch
and Timms counters with a left to the body.
Oh Keskinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Timms.
Keskinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keskinen throws a right hand that Timms ducks under and follows up with a left that Timms also avoids with ease.
Timms throws a fast counter high kick but Keskinen manages to duck under it in time.
Keskinen is looking to clinch but Timms is avoiding it.
Keskinen blocks a head kick by Timms.
Timms lands with a thumping leg kick.
Timms throws a head kick that misses.
Keskinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timms manages to avoid it.
Keskinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Keskinen tries to clinch
and Timms counters with a straight right hand.
Keskinen misses with a shot to the body
and Timms counters with an outside leg kick.
Whack! Timms lands a heavy head kick that drops Keskinen. The ref tackles Timms to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Keskinen was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Phil Timms!

Event: Some 34: Dawoud - Hasani
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Borgia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Timms sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borgia somewhat.
Timms is looking to counter with a body kick.
Borgia with a poor takedown
and Timms counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Timms throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Cezare Borgia has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timms throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Borgia.
Borgia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Timms counters with a thumping low kick.
Phil Timms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cezare Borgia.#T1#
Borgia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Timms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Timms goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Borgia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Timms counters with a nice uppercut.
Borgia with a poor takedown
and Timms connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Borgia with a poor takedown
and Timms counters with a two punch combo.
Borgia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Timms counters with a nice low kick that buckles Borgia's knee momentarily.
Borgia tries for a takedown but Timms circles away easily
and Timms counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia fails with a takedown attempt.
Timms throws a counter high kick but Borgia was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Timms throws a nice head kick!
Borgia has his takedown stuffed
and Timms counters with an outside leg kick.
A left and a right from Timms both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Borgia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Borgia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Timms counters by moving into the clinch.
Timms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Timms is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Timms pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Borgia ducks right into an uppercut from Timms. #T5#
Timms lands with a straight right. Borgia didn't see that one coming.
Timms digs a good body shot into Borgia's ribs.
Phil Timms is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timms thumps Borgia with a low kick.
Timms throws a head kick that Borgia semi-blocks.
Borgia misses with a takedown
and Timms counters with a nice low kick that buckles Borgia's knee momentarily.#T6#
Timms connects with a high kick.
Timms scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Timms is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Timms lands a head kick. Borgia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timms connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Borgia's hands.
Borgia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Timms counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Timms lands a two punch combo. #T7#
Timms throws a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Timms scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
That has opened up Cezare Borgia's cut even more.
Borgia tries for a takedown but Timms circles away easily
and Timms counters with a straight right hand.
Borgia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Timms.#T8#
Borgia with a poor takedown
and Timms counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borgia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Timms connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Borgia's hands.
Timms fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Timms digs a good hook to Borgia's body.
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!
Borgia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borgia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T9#
Borgia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Timms makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Borgia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Timms moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Timms catches Borgia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Timms dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cezare Borgia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Borgia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Timms.
Timms lands with a nice body punch.
Timms throws a head kick that Borgia semi-blocks.
Borgia misses with a takedown
and Timms cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timms getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Timms plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Timms scores with a punch to the head.
Borgia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Timms counters with a straight right hand.
Timms connects with a high kick.
Borgia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Timms throws a head kick but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia throws out a counter right but Timms avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Timms throws a nice head kick!
Borgia has his takedown stuffed
and Timms counters with a right hand to the body.
Phil Timms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cezare Borgia.
Timms lands a really nice looking cross but Borgia seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borgia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Timms counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3##CL#
Timms darts in and clinches Borgia up against the cage.
Timms lands a nice shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Timms.
Timms digs a right hand underneath Borgia's ribcage. Borgia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Borgia is breathing heavily.
Timms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Timms is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Timms scores with a nice hook to the head.
Timms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Timms.
Borgia is trying desperately to land a takedown but Timms is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Borgia.
Timms displaying some good clinch control by pressing Borgia up against the cage.
Timms holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Borgia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Timms breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T5#
Timms with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheers as Timms lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borgia doesn't seem phased though.
Timms stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Timms wants it to stay on the feet.
Timms throws a head kick that half lands.
Borgia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick from Timms lands but Borgia takes it in his stride. #T6#
Timms scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Borgia with a poor takedown
and Timms counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Timms lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
The cut above Cezare Borgia's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timms throws a head kick but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia feints the counter takedown.
Timms throws a head kick that Borgia semi-blocks. #T7#
Timms throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Borgia fails with the takedown
and Timms counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Borgia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Timms counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Timms lands with a slapping head kick. #T8#
Borgia fails with the takedown
and Timms counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borgia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Timms.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Timms takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Timms looks to land a combination. Borgia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T9#
Timms scores with a jab. Borgia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Timms lands with a hook. Borgia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
Cezare Borgia's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Timms plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#
Borgia is rocked!
Borgia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Timms cracks Borgia with a good jab.
Borgia is still on wobbly legs! Can Timms finish him?
Timms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borgia can do to turn this around?
Borgia misses with a takedown
and Timms counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Timms dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cezare Borgia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Timms. Beautiful body shot.
Borgia seems to have recovered his senses.
Timms throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Borgia's head.
Timms connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Timms takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timms effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Timms. #T1#
Timms softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Borgia wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Timms.
Timms lands with a short shot to the head.
Timms is pushing Borgia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Timms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Borgia tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Timms manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Borgia misses with a takedown
and Timms counters with a stiff right hand.
Phil Timms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cezare Borgia.
Borgia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Timms throws a big counter combination but Borgia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Borgia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borgia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Timms counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick from Timms lands but Borgia takes it in his stride. #T3#
Borgia misses with a takedown attempt
and Timms counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borgia tries for a takedown but Timms circles away easily
and Timms cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Timms lands a big head kick that sends Borgia tumbling to the mat! Timms takes a step backwards and waves Borgia back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Borgia is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cezare Borgia's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil Timms!

Event: Some 31: Cooper - Dawoud
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Belabed shoots in looking for a takedown but Timms manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belabed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Timms is looking to counter punch.
Timms throws a head kick that misses.
Belabed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belabed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Timms throws a lazy right hand but Belabed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Timms.
Timms lands a nice hook to Belabed's body. Belabed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belabed shoots in for a takedown but Timms shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Timms throwing a counter right hand but Belabed manages to avoid it.
Phil Timms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abul Khayr Belabed.
Belabed throws a solid leg kick but Timms takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belabed.
Timms connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belabed's hands.#T1#
Belabed shoots for a takedown but Timms saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Timms is looking to counter with head kicks.
Belabed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Timms as he jumps to the side.
Timms quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Belabed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belabed or perhaps it was just good defense by Timms, which made it look bad.
Timms half committed to a counter leg kick.
Timms keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Timms moves into range and clinches up with Belabed.#T2#
Timms lands a body punch.
Timms lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Timms.
Timms lands a shoulder strike.
Timms prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Timms. #BC#
Timms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timms swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belabed.
Belabed fails with the takedown
and Timms counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Belabed is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timms cracks Belabed with a left hook right on the temple and Belabed goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Timms lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Belabed is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Timms!

Event: Some 27: Lodovico - Jackson
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Timms swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
We've been told by Timms's head coaches at Smitty's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Timms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee blocks a head kick by Timms. #CL#
Timms clinches with his opponent.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Timms tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Timms back against the cage.
Timms gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee tries to circle away but Timms has him pinned against the cage.
Timms is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timms is stalling here.
Timms lands with a right to the head.
Lee jumps guard but Timms turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Timms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Timms lands a left hand.
Timms gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Timms lands a shoulder strike.
Lee tries to pull guard but Timms holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Phil Timms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwon Woo Lee.#BC2#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Timms.#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Timms thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Timms finish him?
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Timms throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Lee is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Phil Timms!

Event: Some 23: Lancaster - Kozlovsky
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Herrera throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Timms holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Timms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timms lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herrera jumps guard but Timms stands there with Herrera around his waist. Herrera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Timms stalling in the clinch.
Timms is working Herrera over against the cage.
Herrera wants to get back to striking at distance but Timms won't allow it.
Timms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Timms'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.
Herrera is looking to break free of the clinch but Timms has double underhooks.
Herrera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Timms has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Timms is struggling to control the position.
Timms lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Timms pressing his opponent against the cage.
Timms lands a left hand that snaps the head of Herrera backwards. #T1#
Herrera being controlled against the cage.
Herrera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Timms slowing the pace effectively.
Timms effectively controlling the action here.
Timms lands a left hand.
Timms pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phil Timms.
Herrera is looking to clinch but Timms is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Timms wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Timms's head coaches at Smitty's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Timms avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timms is looking to counter with head kicks.
Some wild striking there from Herrera.
Timms avoids the head kick by Herrera. #T2#
Herrera is looking to clinch.
Herrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Herrera throws a sloppy head kick and Timms moves out of range easily.
Timms seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Herrera wants to clinch but Timms slips to the side
and Timms counters with a head kick.
Timms connects with a high kick.
Herrera throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Timms holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Timms.
Timms manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Timms has Herrera pushed against the cage.
Herrera is trying to break the clinch but Timms has him pressed against the cage.
Timms cracks Herrera with a nice body shot.
Herrera is trying to break the clinch but Timms is controlling him.
Timms holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
A hook to the body from Timms.
A right hand to the body from Timms.
Timms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Timms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herrera backwards.
Timms lands a body shot.
Timms stalls.
Timms is leaning against Herrera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Timms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herrera backwards.
Timms has Herrera pushed against the cage.
Timms stalling the fight.
Herrera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Herrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Timms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herrera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Timms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Timms.
Herrera is trying to break free.#T4#
Herrera can't break the clinch.
Timms lands a shot to the body.
Timms lands a shoulder strike.
Herrera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Timms lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herrera is looking to break free of the clinch but Timms has double underhooks.
Timms lands with a short shot to the head.
Timms controlling the action here for a moment.
Timms prevents Herrera from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Timms as the two fighters clinch.
Timms lands a shot to the body.
Herrera is looking to break free of the clinch but Timms has double underhooks.
Herrera tries to break free but Timms pushes him back against the cage.
Timms pushes Herrera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Timms breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Herrera throws a lazy head kick
and Timms makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Herrera really felt that one!
Herrera looks winded!#T5#
A head kick by Herrera misses
and Timms counters with a low kick, right behind Herrera 's knee.
Herrera is looking to clinch.
Timms wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Herrera moves to clinch but Timms breaks away
and Timms counters with a left to the body.
Herrera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timms is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Herrera misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Timms on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Herrera is looking to clinch but Timms is avoiding it.
Timms avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Herrera misses.
Timms throws a counter high kick but Herrera was just alert enough to avoid it.
Herrera wants to clinch.
Herrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timms manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Timms is looking to counter the offense by Herrera and move into the clinch.
Herrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T6#
Herrera throws a head kick but Timms moves out of range.
Herrera wants to clinch.
Herrera throws a head kick but Timms moves out of range.
Timms ducks under a wild hook from Herrera.
Timms scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Herrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timms thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fabian Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Timms misses the target.
Herrera wants to clinch up but Timms keeps it at a distance.
Herrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Timms lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Herrera throws a head kick but Timms moves out of range.
Timms was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Herrera takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timms lands a nice looking kick to the body. Herrera takes a step back to recover. #T7#
Herrera moves away from the strike by Timms.
Herrera is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Herrera wants to clinch up but Timms keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Timms tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Timms delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Timms rushes Herrera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Timms's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herrera moves to clinch but Timms breaks away
and Timms counters with a nice body kick.
Herrera throws a sloppy head kick and Timms moves out of range easily.
Herrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Timms on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Timms scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Herrera throws a sloppy head kick and Timms moves out of range easily.
Herrera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Timms circles away from the clinch attempt
and Timms counters with a big head kick but Herrera shrugs it off. #T8##CL#
Timms closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timms will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Herrera up against the cage.
Herrera can't break the clinch.
Timms lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Timms scores with a nice short uppercut.
Timms scores with a shot to the side of Herrera's head.
Timms lands with a light punch inside.
Herrera is trying to break the clinch but Timms is controlling him.
Timms controlling the action here for a moment.
Timms has Herrera pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Timms.
Nice body punch from Timms - that landed with a thud. #T9#
Timms slows down the pace here.
Come on Timms - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Timms for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Timms takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phil Timms.
Herrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Timms tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timms lands a high kick!
A head kick by Herrera misses
and Timms counters with a body kick that stops Herrera in his tracks momentarily.
Herrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Timms is looking to counter the offense by Herrera and move into the clinch.
Herrera throws a sloppy head kick
and Timms makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Timms throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herrera darts in trying to clinch
and Timms cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Timms dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Timms takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timms swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timms looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Herrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herrera tries to clinch up but Timms circles away and keeps his distance.
Timms swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Timms misses the jab.
Phil Timms is winning the standup battle so far.
Timms misses with a body shot.
Herrera is looking to clinch but Timms is avoiding it.
Herrera is looking to clinch.
Timms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herrera can do to turn this around?
Herrera tries to clinch but Timms is having none of it.
And Timms counters with a quick kick to the body but Herrera blocks it.
Herrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timms looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Herrera.
Timms swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Herrera is looking to clinch.
Herrera tries to clinch but Timms is having none of it.
Timms throwing a counter right hand but Herrera manages to avoid it.
Herrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timms manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Timms lands with a kick to the temple. Herrera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Timms gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Timms.
Timms lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Timms prevents Herrera from breaking the clinch.
Timms works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Timms slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Timms on the inside.
Herrera tries to break free but Timms pushes him back against the cage.
Herrera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Herrera wants to break free but Timms has control. #BC#
Timms breaks the clinch.
Herrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Timms was looking to counter with a kick there.
Herrera is breathing heavily.
Herrera tries to clinch there but Timms circles away.
Herrera loads up on a big right hand but Timms slips the punch.
Timms seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Timms goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2##CL#
Timms rushes Herrera and presses him up against the cage.
Timms is leaning against Herrera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Timms lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timms keeps control of Herrera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Timms.
Herrera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phil Timms has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Timms lands a left hand.
Herrera tries to circle away but Timms has him pinned against the cage.
Herrera letting Timms take a breather here.
Timms lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Herrera or not.
A nice left hand lands by Timms.
Timms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Herrera.
Herrera tries to circle away but Timms has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Timms.
Timms is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Timms lands a right hand. #T3#
Herrera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Timms keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Herrera's efforts to push away.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Timms takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Timms stalling in the clinch.
Timms lands a left hand.
Timms has Herrera pressed against the cage, preventing Herrera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Timms breaks from the clinch.
Timms swats away the attempt to clinch by Herrera.
Timms swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Timms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herrera. #CL#
Timms gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Timms softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Timms has Herrera pushed against the cage.
Timms presses Herrera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Timms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Timms gets through Herrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Herrera takes a shot to the head.
Timms just leaning against Herrera, taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Timms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Timms manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Timms cracks Herrera with a nice body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Herrera tries to break free but Timms pushes him back against the cage.
Timms stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T5#
A right handed body shot lands from Timms.
Herrera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Timms lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Timms to work.
Herrera letting Timms take a breather here.
Timms seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phil Timms.
Timms avoids the head kick by Herrera.
And Timms counters with a quick kick to the body but Herrera blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Timms avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herrera tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Timms misses the target.
Timms throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Timms slips a jab and a cross from Herrera.
Timms throwing a counter right hand but Herrera manages to avoid it.
Herrera darts in trying to clinch
and Timms counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T6#
Herrera tries to clinch up but Timms circles away and keeps his distance.
Timms wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Timms avoids the head kick by Herrera.
Timms lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Herrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herrera is looking to clinch but Timms is avoiding it.
Timms was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Herrera tries to clinch but Timms moves away
and Timms finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herrera throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Timms holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Timms softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Timms avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Timms. #T7#
A short left from Timms.
Timms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Timms will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Herrera up against the cage.
Timms gets through Herrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Herrera can't break the clinch.
Timms has Herrera pressed against the cage, preventing Herrera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on Timms - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Timms lands a body shot in the clinch.
Timms lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Timms breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Timms wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T8#
Herrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Timms lands but Herrera takes it in his stride.
Herrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timms looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Herrera tries to clinch there but Timms circles away.
Timms tried to counter with a leg kick but Herrera avoided it.
Timms takes a swing at Herrera's ribcage but misses.
Herrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Timms was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Herrera.
Timms misses the shot to the body.
Timms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Herrera.
It looked like Timms was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Herrera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herrera throws a head kick that misses.
Timms scores with a head kick.
Herrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Herrera looks to clinch
and Timms counters with a big head kick but Herrera shrugs it off. #T9#
Herrera moves to clinch but Timms breaks away
and Timms counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Herrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Herrera misses with a head kick.
Timms is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Herrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timms is looking for a counter combo.
Timms lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fabian Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herrera tries to clinch but Timms is having none of it.
Herrera throws a head kick that misses
and Timms counters with a head kick. #CL#
Timms closes the distance and clinches.
Herrera tries to break the clinch but Timms is controlling the position.
Timms lands with a right to the head.
Fabian Herrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timms blocks an uppercut.
Timms pushes Herrera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Timms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Timms 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Phil Timms!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Phil Timms!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Phil Timms!

Phil Timms wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Some 18: Jackson - Gonya
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Medina is defended easily by Timms.
Timms throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Timms lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Medina gets tackled into the cage by Timms. Timms maintains the clinch.
Medina is looking to break free of the clinch but Timms has double underhooks.
Timms prevents the takedown attempt.
Timms lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Timms is pressed up against the cage. Medina has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timms down to the mat. Timms avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Phil Timms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Medina.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Timms! Medina is out on his feet! Timms rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Medina is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Medina is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Timms!

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