Post by The Sandman on Mar 3, 2022 23:14:04 GMT -5
Frankie Edgar shifts back and forth nervously.
Max Holloway shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Frankie Edgar today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Frankie Edgar is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Frankie Edgar fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
Maximus The Blessed ducks under...
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maximus The Blessed grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Max Holloway
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed tries to move to full mount
Maximus The Blessed succeeds
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway rolls him over and takes his back!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
The Answer launches a few weak punches
Maximus The Blessed blocks them effectively.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed's cheek from the guard.
Max Holloway uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
Max Holloway throws a flurry of punches at The Answer...
A lot of them are hitting The Answer's face
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
Max Holloway isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
The Answer locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Max Holloway unil he can pull his arm free! Maximus The Blessed lost his dominant position.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer tries to escape from the full mount...
Max Holloway is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer measures the resilience of Maximus The Blessed's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maximus The Blessed blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Max Holloway slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Max Holloway pushes Frankie Edgar down and prevents his attempts to escape
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
The Answer's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in The Answer's eyes...
The Answer breaks the lock showing some skills...
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Frankie Edgar shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Frankie Edgar breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Maximus The Blessed suddenly holds Frankie Edgar's arm and tries an armbar!
The Answer can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Max Holloway!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed won't budge, forcing The Answer to pull guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Answer
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed's cheek from the guard.
Max Holloway uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Maximus The Blessed tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Max Holloway is on his feet again.
Maximus The Blessed is standing while The Answer is on the ground on his back
The Answer tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Frankie Edgar is standing now.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Maximus The Blessed's chin
Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer tries to launch a few punches to Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed is able to achieve closed guard and counter Frankie Edgar's punches.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around The Answer
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed blocks Frankie Edgar's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Frankie Edgar tries to better his position on the ground...
Maximus The Blessed holds Frankie Edgar's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Answer spins out, but Max Holloway was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Answer is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Frankie Edgar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Max Holloway, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Frankie Edgar!
Maximus The Blessed is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Quick hook by Max Holloway
Good shot! The Answer has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Answer is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Frankie Edgar
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
A punch from Max Holloway
grazes The Answer's left cheek.
Max Holloway moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Answer blocks that.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from The Answer!
Maximus The Blessed blocks with confidence
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Answer stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Max Holloway is coming in again!
Maximus The Blessed tries to grapple
He puts The Answer in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maximus The Blessed is launching some bone breaking punches to The Answer's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Frankie Edgar's eyes.
The Answer doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Max Holloway embrace and tries to move away...
Max Holloway pushes The Answer forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar pushes Maximus The Blessed against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Maximus The Blessed pushes The Answer away and circle away
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Max Holloway locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Frankie Edgar brings Max Holloway down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Answer struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer breaths deeply while on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Maximus The Blessed uses his forearms to block the impact!
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
The Answer is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer measures the resilience of Maximus The Blessed's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maximus The Blessed blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Answer misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frankie Edgar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maximus The Blessed into his guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed tries to escape from closed guard...
Maximus The Blessed struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Max Holloway hooks The Answer's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frankie Edgar manages to kick Maximus The Blessed away and scrambles on top!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around The Answer
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Answer spins out, but Max Holloway was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Answer is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
The Answer decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Maximus The Blessed's guard.
Maximus The Blessed tries to fight back with his feet and The Answer just needs another plan now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Maximus The Blessed tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Max Holloway controls the situation despite Frankie Edgar efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway rolls him over and takes his back!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
Max Holloway throws his leg over Frankie Edgar's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Max Holloway's rear naked choke attempt!
Frankie Edgar frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Max Holloway and ends up on top!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer tries to escape from the closed guard
Frankie Edgar any adventage in the ground.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
The Answer is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed's cheek from the guard.
Max Holloway uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maximus The Blessed tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
The Answer tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Maximus The Blessed steps backwards away from Frankie Edgar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Maximus The Blessed fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frankie Edgar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Answer
Max Holloway tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Maximus The Blessed looks to work from half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Answer's ribs.
The Answer blocks Max Holloway's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Max Holloway launches a few punches to The Answer
The Answer holds Max Holloway's arms and blocks the punches!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
0:55 Round 3 and Maximus The Blessed is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Maximus The Blessed launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frankie Edgar is not able to stop The Answer ground skills and Max Holloway moves to side mount!
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway looks to pass to mount...
Maximus The Blessed slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Frankie Edgar.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer measures the resilience of Maximus The Blessed's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maximus The Blessed blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Max Holloway tries to better his position on the ground...
Maximus The Blessed is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
The Answer has Maximus The Blessed controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to move under The Answer control.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Answer! Maximus The Blessed has one hook in and keeps working!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer with one hook in
The Answer has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The Answer is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Max Holloway isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Maximus The Blessed is locking that Armbar...
The Answer struggles to free himself
The Answer struggles to free himself
The Answer locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Max Holloway unil he can pull his arm free! Maximus The Blessed lost his dominant position.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Answer's ribs.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Max Holloway
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Max Holloway...
Max Holloway takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer tries to escape from the closed guard
Frankie Edgar any adventage in the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Answer launches a hook to the body
Max Holloway moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
An overhand right from Max Holloway that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! The Answer's stops that one with his face! How is The Answer standing?!
The Answer's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Nose
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Maximus The Blessed and The Answer circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Max Holloway!
The Answer is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shovel hook by Max Holloway
tags The Answer.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Brutal combination from Max Holloway!
The Answer is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The Answer launches a flurry of punches
Maximus The Blessed slips out of danger.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Maximus The Blessed goes to the body...
He punishes The Answer's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Answer decides to launch some tentative punches
Max Holloway takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
The Answer steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Max Holloway was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Answer misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Frankie Edgar brings Max Holloway down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway sits high on Frankie Edgar's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Answer's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Answer tries to roll out. He's too quick for Max Holloway and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Maximus The Blessed and it cost him top position.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Frankie Edgar passes momentarily but Max Holloway regains full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer launches a few weak punches
Maximus The Blessed blocks them effectively.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway tries to better his position on the ground...
Maximus The Blessed is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A solid combination from Frankie Edgar
mostly hits air.
The Answer grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed struggles... Frankie Edgar is unable to take him down
The Answer misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway swings...
hard impact to The Answer's face!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
Maximus The Blessed ducks under...
The Answer launches a flurry of punches
Maximus The Blessed slips out of danger.
The Answer misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway attempts to cut off The Answer with punches
The Answer reels from the strikes.
Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Max Holloway jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Answer's chin
The Answer pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Answer launches a kick
but Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Maximus The Blessed and The Answer circle around the center of the cage.
Shovel hook by Max Holloway
tags The Answer.
Some counter punches against Max Holloway
almost hit him as he moves away.
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Pulverizing punch to The Answer's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Max Holloway takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
The Answer moves forward looking for some action
Max Holloway doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
The Answer steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Answer fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maximus The Blessed sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Answer misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway fakes a punch and launches himself over Frankie Edgar
Great move by Maximus The Blessed who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Max Holloway pushes away The Answer trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Answer stumbles backwards and Max Holloway circles to get the center of the cage
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Max Holloway takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar is measuring Maximus The Blessed with his jab.
Maximus The Blessed isn't fazed.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
rocks The Answer!
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Mouth
Max Holloway was tooling Frankie Edgar for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frankie Edgar lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Answer's chin
Frankie Edgar circles around Maximus The Blessed
Frankie Edgar and Maximus The Blessed engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
The Answer is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Frankie Edgar
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar jabs at Maximus The Blessed
to no visible effect.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Max Holloway
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Max Holloway attempts a sweep single...
Max Holloway catches Frankie Edgar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maximus The Blessed.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Answer
The Answer works on the ground with his fingers over Maximus The Blessed's face
Maximus The Blessed shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... The Answer tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Maximus The Blessed tries to escape from closed guard...
Maximus The Blessed struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Frankie Edgar attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Max Holloway pushes The Answer's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Maximus The Blessed who is in full mount! The Answer is in trouble now!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Maximus The Blessed is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
The Answer breaks the lock showing some skills...
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Maximus The Blessed tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Max Holloway controls the situation despite Frankie Edgar efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Maximus The Blessed tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Max Holloway controls the situation despite Frankie Edgar efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Maximus The Blessed is locking that Armbar...
Maximus The Blessed is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Max Holloway appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Herb Dean breaks Max Holloway's lock! This is over! The Answer didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Max Holloway by Submission (Armbar) at 3:07 Round 5
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 5/26 (19%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/15 (7%)
GnP strikes 0/27 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 677 s
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 29/31 (94%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/14 (43%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 669 s
Holloway took his time on this one, either because he wanted to or because he wasn't good enough not to, and bam - he got the win-times when he needed-times.
Max Holloway shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Frankie Edgar today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Frankie Edgar is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Frankie Edgar fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
Maximus The Blessed ducks under...
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maximus The Blessed grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Max Holloway
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed tries to move to full mount
Maximus The Blessed succeeds
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway rolls him over and takes his back!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
The Answer launches a few weak punches
Maximus The Blessed blocks them effectively.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed's cheek from the guard.
Max Holloway uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
Max Holloway throws a flurry of punches at The Answer...
A lot of them are hitting The Answer's face
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
Max Holloway isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
The Answer locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Max Holloway unil he can pull his arm free! Maximus The Blessed lost his dominant position.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer tries to escape from the full mount...
Max Holloway is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer measures the resilience of Maximus The Blessed's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maximus The Blessed blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Max Holloway slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Max Holloway pushes Frankie Edgar down and prevents his attempts to escape
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
The Answer's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in The Answer's eyes...
The Answer breaks the lock showing some skills...
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Frankie Edgar shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Frankie Edgar breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Maximus The Blessed suddenly holds Frankie Edgar's arm and tries an armbar!
The Answer can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Max Holloway!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed won't budge, forcing The Answer to pull guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Answer
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed's cheek from the guard.
Max Holloway uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Maximus The Blessed tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Max Holloway is on his feet again.
Maximus The Blessed is standing while The Answer is on the ground on his back
The Answer tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Frankie Edgar is standing now.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Maximus The Blessed's chin
Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer tries to launch a few punches to Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed is able to achieve closed guard and counter Frankie Edgar's punches.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around The Answer
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed blocks Frankie Edgar's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Frankie Edgar tries to better his position on the ground...
Maximus The Blessed holds Frankie Edgar's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Answer spins out, but Max Holloway was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Answer is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Frankie Edgar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Max Holloway, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Frankie Edgar!
Maximus The Blessed is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Quick hook by Max Holloway
Good shot! The Answer has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Answer is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Frankie Edgar
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
A punch from Max Holloway
grazes The Answer's left cheek.
Max Holloway moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Answer blocks that.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from The Answer!
Maximus The Blessed blocks with confidence
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Answer stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Max Holloway is coming in again!
Maximus The Blessed tries to grapple
He puts The Answer in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maximus The Blessed is launching some bone breaking punches to The Answer's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Frankie Edgar's eyes.
The Answer doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Max Holloway embrace and tries to move away...
Max Holloway pushes The Answer forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar pushes Maximus The Blessed against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Maximus The Blessed pushes The Answer away and circle away
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Max Holloway locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Frankie Edgar brings Max Holloway down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Answer struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer breaths deeply while on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Maximus The Blessed uses his forearms to block the impact!
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
The Answer is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer measures the resilience of Maximus The Blessed's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maximus The Blessed blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Answer misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frankie Edgar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maximus The Blessed into his guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed tries to escape from closed guard...
Maximus The Blessed struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Max Holloway hooks The Answer's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frankie Edgar manages to kick Maximus The Blessed away and scrambles on top!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around The Answer
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Answer spins out, but Max Holloway was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Answer is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
The Answer decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Maximus The Blessed's guard.
Maximus The Blessed tries to fight back with his feet and The Answer just needs another plan now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Maximus The Blessed tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Max Holloway controls the situation despite Frankie Edgar efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway rolls him over and takes his back!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
Max Holloway throws his leg over Frankie Edgar's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Max Holloway's rear naked choke attempt!
Frankie Edgar frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Max Holloway and ends up on top!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer tries to escape from the closed guard
Frankie Edgar any adventage in the ground.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
The Answer is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed's cheek from the guard.
Max Holloway uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maximus The Blessed tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
The Answer tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Maximus The Blessed steps backwards away from Frankie Edgar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Maximus The Blessed fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frankie Edgar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Answer
Max Holloway tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Maximus The Blessed looks to work from half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Answer's ribs.
The Answer blocks Max Holloway's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Max Holloway launches a few punches to The Answer
The Answer holds Max Holloway's arms and blocks the punches!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
0:55 Round 3 and Maximus The Blessed is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Maximus The Blessed launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frankie Edgar is not able to stop The Answer ground skills and Max Holloway moves to side mount!
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway looks to pass to mount...
Maximus The Blessed slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Frankie Edgar.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer measures the resilience of Maximus The Blessed's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maximus The Blessed blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Max Holloway tries to better his position on the ground...
Maximus The Blessed is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
The Answer has Maximus The Blessed controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to move under The Answer control.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Answer! Maximus The Blessed has one hook in and keeps working!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer with one hook in
The Answer has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The Answer is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Max Holloway isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Maximus The Blessed is locking that Armbar...
The Answer struggles to free himself
The Answer struggles to free himself
The Answer locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Max Holloway unil he can pull his arm free! Maximus The Blessed lost his dominant position.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Answer's ribs.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Max Holloway
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Max Holloway...
Max Holloway takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer tries to escape from the closed guard
Frankie Edgar any adventage in the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Answer launches a hook to the body
Max Holloway moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
An overhand right from Max Holloway that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! The Answer's stops that one with his face! How is The Answer standing?!
The Answer's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Nose
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Maximus The Blessed and The Answer circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Max Holloway!
The Answer is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shovel hook by Max Holloway
tags The Answer.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Brutal combination from Max Holloway!
The Answer is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The Answer launches a flurry of punches
Maximus The Blessed slips out of danger.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Maximus The Blessed goes to the body...
He punishes The Answer's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Answer decides to launch some tentative punches
Max Holloway takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
The Answer steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Max Holloway was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Answer misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Frankie Edgar brings Max Holloway down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway sits high on Frankie Edgar's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Answer's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Answer tries to roll out. He's too quick for Max Holloway and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Maximus The Blessed and it cost him top position.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Frankie Edgar passes momentarily but Max Holloway regains full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer launches a few weak punches
Maximus The Blessed blocks them effectively.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway tries to better his position on the ground...
Maximus The Blessed is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A solid combination from Frankie Edgar
mostly hits air.
The Answer grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed struggles... Frankie Edgar is unable to take him down
The Answer misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway swings...
hard impact to The Answer's face!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
Maximus The Blessed ducks under...
The Answer launches a flurry of punches
Maximus The Blessed slips out of danger.
The Answer misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway attempts to cut off The Answer with punches
The Answer reels from the strikes.
Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Max Holloway jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Answer's chin
The Answer pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Answer launches a kick
but Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Maximus The Blessed and The Answer circle around the center of the cage.
Shovel hook by Max Holloway
tags The Answer.
Some counter punches against Max Holloway
almost hit him as he moves away.
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Pulverizing punch to The Answer's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Max Holloway takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
The Answer moves forward looking for some action
Max Holloway doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
The Answer steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Answer fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maximus The Blessed sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Answer misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway fakes a punch and launches himself over Frankie Edgar
Great move by Maximus The Blessed who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Max Holloway pushes away The Answer trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Answer stumbles backwards and Max Holloway circles to get the center of the cage
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Max Holloway takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar is measuring Maximus The Blessed with his jab.
Maximus The Blessed isn't fazed.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
rocks The Answer!
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Mouth
Max Holloway was tooling Frankie Edgar for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frankie Edgar lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Answer's chin
Frankie Edgar circles around Maximus The Blessed
Frankie Edgar and Maximus The Blessed engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
The Answer is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Frankie Edgar
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar jabs at Maximus The Blessed
to no visible effect.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Max Holloway
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Max Holloway attempts a sweep single...
Max Holloway catches Frankie Edgar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maximus The Blessed.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Answer
The Answer works on the ground with his fingers over Maximus The Blessed's face
Maximus The Blessed shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... The Answer tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Maximus The Blessed tries to escape from closed guard...
Maximus The Blessed struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Frankie Edgar attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Max Holloway pushes The Answer's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Maximus The Blessed who is in full mount! The Answer is in trouble now!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Maximus The Blessed is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
The Answer breaks the lock showing some skills...
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Maximus The Blessed tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Max Holloway controls the situation despite Frankie Edgar efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Maximus The Blessed tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Max Holloway controls the situation despite Frankie Edgar efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Maximus The Blessed is locking that Armbar...
Maximus The Blessed is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Max Holloway appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Herb Dean breaks Max Holloway's lock! This is over! The Answer didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Max Holloway by Submission (Armbar) at 3:07 Round 5
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 5/26 (19%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/15 (7%)
GnP strikes 0/27 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 677 s
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 29/31 (94%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/14 (43%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 669 s
Holloway took his time on this one, either because he wanted to or because he wasn't good enough not to, and bam - he got the win-times when he needed-times.
