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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Holloway (ranked 1640 p4p, 1257 weight class) and Justin Midget (ranked 207 p4p, 161 weight class). Justin Midget told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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
and Midget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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
and Midget counters with a single leg into guard. Holloway didn't expect that.
Holloway pushes Midget off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway has Midget up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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