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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Holloway (ranked 180 p4p, 878 weight class) and Axel Foley (ranked 22 p4p, 117 weight class). Foley has chosen Beverly Hills Cop Theme as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Holloway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Axel Foley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foley's elbow.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Foley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Foley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley misses with a hook.
Holloway darts in and clinches Foley up against the cage.
Holloway working aggressively here.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Holloway darts in and clinches Foley up against the cage.
Foley scores with a knee to the head.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Holloway has closed the distance and engaged Foley in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
Foley breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway gets a clinch.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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