Post by The Sandman on Aug 29, 2022 22:57:19 GMT -5
Holloway vs. Edgar
Max Holloway looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Frankie Edgar looks very relaxed.
Max Holloway has fight Frankie Edgar 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Max Holloway today.
Max Holloway comes with a 4 fight winning streak.
Frankie Edgar comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
A bunch of leg kicks from Frankie Edgar
are blocked by Maximus The Blessed.
The Answer misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Max Holloway
surprises The Answer!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Maximus The Blessed.
It looks like The Answer was hit by a bus!
Maximus The Blessed feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
The Answer moves aside and dodges.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is opening up on The Answer and raining down combinations!
The Answer's corner looks worried!
Frankie Edgar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Frankie Edgar tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frankie Edgar who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Max Holloway tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Answer is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The Answer takes a break to breathe while holding Max Holloway.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
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
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Max Holloway throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Answer's chin! That stops The Answer in his tracks!
Max Holloway goes with a looping right hand while Frankie Edgar jumps back and jabs
Maximus The Blessed seems staggered and Frankie Edgar runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 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
The two exchange wildly
Maximus The Blessed is connecting with a few punches
Max Holloway has found an opening in the defense of The Answer, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! The Answer is wobbling!
Max Holloway throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Maximus The Blessed and The Answer circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway charges at The Answer throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Answer is rocked!
Max Holloway launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Answer from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The Answer has a small cut in his Nose
Frankie Edgar moves forward and launches a low kick.
Maximus The Blessed blocks that.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
A furious flurry of punches from Max Holloway
puts The Answer in a world of hurt!
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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
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
Maximus The Blessed is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway isolates Frankie Edgar's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frankie Edgar is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
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 is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway launches a few punches to The Answer
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Frankie Edgar sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Max Holloway isolates Frankie Edgar's left arm looking for an armbar...
Frankie Edgar manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Max Holloway lost his dominant position.
Maximus The Blessed misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed blocks those punches
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maximus The Blessed tries to cover his face,
Maximus The Blessed's Left cheek is beginning to swell
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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
Max Holloway has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Max Holloway is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Answer into his guard.
The clock says 0:45 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!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway is cooling the fight on the ground
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
Max Holloway tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Answer is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
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
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
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!
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
Max Holloway looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Frankie Edgar takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Answer
1:46 Round 2 and Maximus The Blessed is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Maximus The Blessed moves on the ground
Maximus The Blessed cannot take advantage in the ground
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Answer
The Answer tries to move on the ground and shows Max Holloway a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
The Answer uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Answer
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
That hit Maximus The Blessed who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Maximus The Blessed ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Max Holloway throws a looping right hand...
That lands on The Answer's chin! That stops The Answer in his tracks!
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Max Holloway is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Answer into his guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Pitty-pat punches from The Answer
Max Holloway doesn't flinch.
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
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed blocks those punches
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
As the fight continues it seems that Frankie Edgar is taking the best of the fight.
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.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
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
Frankie Edgar moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Some counter punches against Max Holloway
almost hit him as he moves away.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway tries a hook to the body
and hits The Answer ribs hard
Crushing shot to The Answer's body! He's holding his side
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Frankie Edgar is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Max Holloway tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on The Answer's face
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Frankie Edgar throws a flurry of punches at Maximus The Blessed...
Maximus The Blessed is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer tries to open up Maximus The Blessed with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Maximus The Blessed is trying to block them with his hands...
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Maximus The Blessed is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Maximus The Blessed and The Answer circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway and The Answer engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Frankie Edgar seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
Maximus The Blessed ducks under...
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Maximus The Blessed is holding Frankie Edgar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frankie Edgar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Frankie Edgar takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
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 is cooling the fight on the ground
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Max Holloway tries to free his leg
Max Holloway uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Answer's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
As the fight continues it seems that Frankie Edgar is taking the best of the fight.
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Superb haymaker by Maximus The Blessed
that lands on The Answer's face like a cannon ball!
The Answer has a small cut in his Mouth
Frankie Edgar takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Answer is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Max Holloway
Frankie Edgar positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Maximus The Blessed's abdomen
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Max Holloway
Body shots by Frankie Edgar
Solid blows to Maximus The Blessed's abdomen.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Max Holloway
The Answer tries to open up Maximus The Blessed with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Maximus The Blessed is trying to block them with his hands...
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The Answer gets a good position on the ground. ..
Maximus The Blessed holds Frankie Edgar arms and counters his opponent punches.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway sits up and gets an arm around The Answer's neck!
The Answer pushes Max Holloway back to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway throws up a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Maximus The Blessed's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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.
Max Holloway throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Max Holloway was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Max Holloway moves forward looking for some grappling action
Maximus The Blessed has his opponent in a text book double collar thai 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
Max Holloway throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Answer's chin! That stops The Answer in his tracks!
Max Holloway launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Answer from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The Answer follows Max Holloway
only to get counter punched in a big way! The Answer needs to stop playing Max Holloway's game or he'll get knocked out!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
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Round 4
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Tremendous strikes from Maximus The Blessed!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Chin
Max Holloway has found an opening in the defense of The Answer, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break The Answer's ribs.
0:39 Round 4 and The Answer is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Every time Max Holloway attempts to get inside
The Answer misses with a low kick.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Max Holloway swings...
hard impact to The Answer's face!
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
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Answer doesn't stop bleeding.
Maximus The Blessed is taking this opportunity to rest.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Answer
Max Holloway tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Max Holloway manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Answer is covering himself! Maximus The Blessed tries to force the situation and The Answer clumsily gives his back!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
Max Holloway throws a flurry of punches at The Answer...
The Answer is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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
Maximus The Blessed has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Answer.
Nicely done! Maximus The Blessed now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer with two hooks in
Max Holloway is cooling the fight on the ground
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer with two hooks in
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Answer!
The Answer adopts the turtle defense and Maximus The Blessed is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer with two hooks in
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Maximus The Blessed tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Answer!
The Answer adopts the turtle defense and Maximus The Blessed is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Maximus The Blessed steps backwards away from Frankie Edgar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Max Holloway tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Answer goes down.
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed tries to move to full mount
Maximus The Blessed succeeds
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 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
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
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
Frankie Edgar is a bloody mess!
Max Holloway tries to get his arm under Frankie Edgar's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Frankie Edgar's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Crippling lock!
Frankie Edgar easily defends the attempt.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer with one hook in
Max Holloway tries to get his arm under Frankie Edgar's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Frankie Edgar's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Frankie Edgar easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer with one hook in
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed tries to end this with a RNC!
The Answer struggles to free himself
The Answer is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Frankie Edgar is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Max Holloway by Submission (RNC) at 4:15 Round 4
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 51/62 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 578 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 4/10 (40%)
GnP strikes 11/43 (26%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 578 s
Frankie tried really hard to make a fight of this, but his toughness was just a little too low, and Max was just a little too developed. He hung in there for the last 3-4 rounds, but in the end it really was nothing more than that - just hanging in there, trying to stay alive.
Max Holloway looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Frankie Edgar looks very relaxed.
Max Holloway has fight Frankie Edgar 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Max Holloway today.
Max Holloway comes with a 4 fight winning streak.
Frankie Edgar comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
A bunch of leg kicks from Frankie Edgar
are blocked by Maximus The Blessed.
The Answer misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Max Holloway
surprises The Answer!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Maximus The Blessed.
It looks like The Answer was hit by a bus!
Maximus The Blessed feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
The Answer moves aside and dodges.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is opening up on The Answer and raining down combinations!
The Answer's corner looks worried!
Frankie Edgar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Frankie Edgar tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frankie Edgar who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Max Holloway tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Answer is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The Answer takes a break to breathe while holding Max Holloway.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
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
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Max Holloway throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Answer's chin! That stops The Answer in his tracks!
Max Holloway goes with a looping right hand while Frankie Edgar jumps back and jabs
Maximus The Blessed seems staggered and Frankie Edgar runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 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
The two exchange wildly
Maximus The Blessed is connecting with a few punches
Max Holloway has found an opening in the defense of The Answer, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! The Answer is wobbling!
Max Holloway throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Maximus The Blessed and The Answer circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway charges at The Answer throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Answer is rocked!
Max Holloway launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Answer from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The Answer has a small cut in his Nose
Frankie Edgar moves forward and launches a low kick.
Maximus The Blessed blocks that.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
A furious flurry of punches from Max Holloway
puts The Answer in a world of hurt!
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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
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
Maximus The Blessed is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway isolates Frankie Edgar's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frankie Edgar is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
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 is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway launches a few punches to The Answer
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Frankie Edgar sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Max Holloway isolates Frankie Edgar's left arm looking for an armbar...
Frankie Edgar manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Max Holloway lost his dominant position.
Maximus The Blessed misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed blocks those punches
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maximus The Blessed tries to cover his face,
Maximus The Blessed's Left cheek is beginning to swell
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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
Max Holloway has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Max Holloway is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Answer into his guard.
The clock says 0:45 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!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway is cooling the fight on the ground
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
Max Holloway tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Answer is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
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
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
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!
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
Max Holloway looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Frankie Edgar takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Answer
1:46 Round 2 and Maximus The Blessed is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Maximus The Blessed moves on the ground
Maximus The Blessed cannot take advantage in the ground
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Answer
The Answer tries to move on the ground and shows Max Holloway a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
The Answer uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Answer
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
That hit Maximus The Blessed who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Maximus The Blessed ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Max Holloway throws a looping right hand...
That lands on The Answer's chin! That stops The Answer in his tracks!
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Max Holloway is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Answer into his guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Pitty-pat punches from The Answer
Max Holloway doesn't flinch.
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
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed blocks those punches
Max Holloway is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
As the fight continues it seems that Frankie Edgar is taking the best of the fight.
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.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
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
Frankie Edgar moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Some counter punches against Max Holloway
almost hit him as he moves away.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway tries a hook to the body
and hits The Answer ribs hard
Crushing shot to The Answer's body! He's holding his side
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Frankie Edgar is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Max Holloway tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on The Answer's face
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Frankie Edgar throws a flurry of punches at Maximus The Blessed...
Maximus The Blessed is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer tries to open up Maximus The Blessed with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Maximus The Blessed is trying to block them with his hands...
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Maximus The Blessed is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Maximus The Blessed and The Answer circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway and The Answer engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Frankie Edgar seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
Maximus The Blessed ducks under...
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Maximus The Blessed is holding Frankie Edgar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frankie Edgar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Max Holloway looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Frankie Edgar takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
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 is cooling the fight on the ground
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Max Holloway tries to free his leg
Max Holloway uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Answer's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
As the fight continues it seems that Frankie Edgar is taking the best of the fight.
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Superb haymaker by Maximus The Blessed
that lands on The Answer's face like a cannon ball!
The Answer has a small cut in his Mouth
Frankie Edgar takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Answer is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Max Holloway
Frankie Edgar positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Maximus The Blessed's abdomen
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Max Holloway
Body shots by Frankie Edgar
Solid blows to Maximus The Blessed's abdomen.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Max Holloway
The Answer tries to open up Maximus The Blessed with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Maximus The Blessed is trying to block them with his hands...
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The Answer gets a good position on the ground. ..
Maximus The Blessed holds Frankie Edgar arms and counters his opponent punches.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway sits up and gets an arm around The Answer's neck!
The Answer pushes Max Holloway back to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway throws up a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Maximus The Blessed's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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.
Max Holloway throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Max Holloway was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Max Holloway moves forward looking for some grappling action
Maximus The Blessed has his opponent in a text book double collar thai 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
Max Holloway throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Answer's chin! That stops The Answer in his tracks!
Max Holloway launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Answer from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The Answer follows Max Holloway
only to get counter punched in a big way! The Answer needs to stop playing Max Holloway's game or he'll get knocked out!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
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Round 4
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Tremendous strikes from Maximus The Blessed!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Chin
Max Holloway has found an opening in the defense of The Answer, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break The Answer's ribs.
0:39 Round 4 and The Answer is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Every time Max Holloway attempts to get inside
The Answer misses with a low kick.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Max Holloway swings...
hard impact to The Answer's face!
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
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Answer doesn't stop bleeding.
Maximus The Blessed is taking this opportunity to rest.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Answer
Max Holloway tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Max Holloway manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Answer is covering himself! Maximus The Blessed tries to force the situation and The Answer clumsily gives his back!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
Max Holloway throws a flurry of punches at The Answer...
The Answer is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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
Maximus The Blessed has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Answer.
Nicely done! Maximus The Blessed now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer with two hooks in
Max Holloway is cooling the fight on the ground
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer with two hooks in
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Answer!
The Answer adopts the turtle defense and Maximus The Blessed is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer with two hooks in
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Maximus The Blessed tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Answer!
The Answer adopts the turtle defense and Maximus The Blessed is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Maximus The Blessed steps backwards away from Frankie Edgar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Max Holloway tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Answer goes down.
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Answer
Maximus The Blessed tries to move to full mount
Maximus The Blessed succeeds
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 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
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
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
Frankie Edgar is a bloody mess!
Max Holloway tries to get his arm under Frankie Edgar's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Frankie Edgar's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Crippling lock!
Frankie Edgar easily defends the attempt.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer with one hook in
Max Holloway tries to get his arm under Frankie Edgar's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Frankie Edgar's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Frankie Edgar easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Answer with one hook in
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed tries to end this with a RNC!
The Answer struggles to free himself
The Answer is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Frankie Edgar is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Max Holloway by Submission (RNC) at 4:15 Round 4
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 51/62 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 578 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 4/10 (40%)
GnP strikes 11/43 (26%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 578 s
Frankie tried really hard to make a fight of this, but his toughness was just a little too low, and Max was just a little too developed. He hung in there for the last 3-4 rounds, but in the end it really was nothing more than that - just hanging in there, trying to stay alive.
