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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Holloway (ranked 780 p4p, 859 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 103 p4p, 116 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Holloway misses
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kosmanov moves into the clinch.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov looking to control.
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.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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!
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kosmanov closes the distance and pushes Holloway back into the cage.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway throws a big shot that misses.
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.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holloway lands a shot to the body.
Kosmanov manages to break the clinch.
Kosmanov drives through and clinches with Holloway against the cage.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kosmanov gets a clinch.
Kosmanov breaks from the clinch.
Kosmanov is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
Kosmanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holloway lands an uppercut.
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.
Kosmanov clinches with his opponent.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
Good body shot from Holloway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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