Post by The Sandman on Oct 6, 2022 23:55:41 GMT -5
ManMMA Lightweight Championship
Alexander Volkanovski looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Max Holloway raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Now Alexander Volkanovski put his title in contention against Maximus The Blessed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Maximus The Blessed is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Alexander Volkanovski comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
Max Holloway comes with a 6 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mike Beltran.
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Round 1
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Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A solid combination from Alexander Volkanovski
mostly hits air.
The Vulcan misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maximus The Blessed begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Vulcan
this is getting worse and worse for The Vulcan
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Vulcan and Maximus The Blessed circle around the center of the cage.
Alexander Volkanovski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Vulcan looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Max Holloway's punches
The Vulcan measures the resilience of Maximus The Blessed's chin with an uppercut while Maximus The Blessed lands some great crosses.
Alexander Volkanovski throws an uppercut
Maximus The Blessed slips it.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Volkanovski!
Maximus The Blessed ducks under...
Max Holloway paws at The Vulcan.
The Vulcan swings ineffectively.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that The Vulcan is in now. Max Holloway is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Vulcan leads with a punch
Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Alexander Volkanovski paws at Maximus The Blessed.
Maximus The Blessed answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkanovski's Nose
Max Holloway has found an opening in the defense of The Vulcan, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break The Vulcan's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Good leg kicks from Max Holloway.
The Vulcan winces a bit.
Max Holloway goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Volkanovski jumps back and jabs
The Vulcan seems staggered and Max Holloway runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nice punch by Max Holloway
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The Vulcan has a small cut in his Nose
Maximus The Blessed goes to the body...
He punishes The Vulcan's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Alexander Volkanovski throws a combo
Max Holloway ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! The Vulcan swings again, only to get countered once more! The Vulcan is looking bad here!
Quick hook by Max Holloway
Good shot! The Vulcan has reasons to be worried.
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Vulcan's chin
The Vulcan's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brutal combination from Max Holloway!
The Vulcan is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The Vulcan moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Vulcan launches a kick
but Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The Vulcan's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Max Holloway chases The Vulcan and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Vulcan steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The Vulcan has a small cut in his Right cheek
The Vulcan and Maximus The Blessed circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Vulcan from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Volkanovski can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Solid jabs from Alexander Volkanovski.
Maximus The Blessed defends.
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Max Holloway chases The Vulcan and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Vulcan steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alexander Volkanovski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Vulcan steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Some nice shots from Alexander Volkanovski
miss their mark.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Maximus The Blessed leads with a punch
Alexander Volkanovski evades but whiffs with a counter.
The Vulcan clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Maximus The Blessed throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Brutal combination from Max Holloway!
The Vulcan is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Max Holloway launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Vulcan blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexander Volkanovski's cheek! The Vulcan stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Maximus The Blessed is standing while The Vulcan is on the ground on his back
Alexander Volkanovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed launches a kick to The Vulcan's thigh
The Vulcan checks that kick!
Maximus The Blessed is standing while The Vulcan is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway steps back and allows The Vulcan to get back to his feet.
Alexander Volkanovski is on his feet again.
The Vulcan launches a hook to the body
Max Holloway moves aside looking for a counter...
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Superb haymaker by Maximus The Blessed
that lands on The Vulcan's face like a cannon ball!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
1:40 Round 2 and Maximus The Blessed is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Maximus The Blessed looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Volkanovski's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Vulcan's chin
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Vulcan is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Alexander Volkanovski
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
An overhand right from Max Holloway that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! The Vulcan's stops that one with his face! How is The Vulcan standing?!
The Vulcan's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Max Holloway
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
A right hand from Max Holloway
surprises The Vulcan!
Max Holloway was tooling Alexander Volkanovski for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Volkanovski lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
The Vulcan pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
The Vulcan studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Maximus The Blessed looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Volkanovski's punches
The Vulcan is on the receiving end of a great combo by Maximus The Blessed.
Max Holloway fakes a move and moves laterally.
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maximus The Blessed begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Vulcan
this is getting worse and worse for The Vulcan
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Max Holloway tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Vulcan is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Vulcan
Max Holloway tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Volkanovski can't prevent his opponent from passing. Maximus The Blessed looks to work from half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Vulcan
Maximus The Blessed sits over his knees and pushes away The Vulcan's leg!
Max Holloway is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Max Holloway is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
The Vulcan launches a few weak punches
Maximus The Blessed blocks them effectively.
The Vulcan misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maximus The Blessed tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski 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 Alexander Volkanovski
Terrible one sided match... The Vulcan was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
The Vulcan launches a few weak punches
Maximus The Blessed blocks them effectively.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
The Vulcan tries to escape from the full mount...
Max Holloway is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Mike Beltran tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Alexander Volkanovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed decides to launch some tentative punches
Max Holloway takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Maximus The Blessed shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maximus The Blessed cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Vulcan can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Solid shot from Alexander Volkanovski to the body.
Maximus The Blessed blocks in time.
The Vulcan misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Maximus The Blessed!
Some big punches are landing!
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Solid shot from Max Holloway to the body.
The Vulcan didn't like that.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Maximus The Blessed avoids a dangerous strike from The Vulcan
and counters with a solid straight!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Vulcan is swinging for the fences!
Maximus The Blessed backpedals and creates space. Alexander Volkanovski is asking him if he is going to fight!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
A solid combination from Alexander Volkanovski
mostly hits air.
The Vulcan misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway has found an opening in the defense of The Vulcan, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! The Vulcan is wobbling!
The Vulcan's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Maximus The Blessed and The Vulcan circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Vulcan from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Max Holloway suddenly spins around...
and he connects with a spinning back fist just on The Vulcan's chin!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Alexander Volkanovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Max Holloway attempts to cut off The Vulcan with punches
The Vulcan reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkanovski's Mouth
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
Maximus The Blessed is connecting with a few punches
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Max Holloway throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Vulcan's chin! That stops The Vulcan in his tracks!
The Vulcan's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkanovski's Right eye
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
A furious flurry of punches from Max Holloway
puts The Vulcan in a world of hurt!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from The Vulcan!
Maximus The Blessed blocks with confidence
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Max Holloway throws a looping right hand...
That lands on The Vulcan's chin! That stops The Vulcan in his tracks!
The Vulcan's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Alexander Volkanovski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Max Holloway was tooling Alexander Volkanovski for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Volkanovski lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Max Holloway chases The Vulcan and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Vulcan steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Max Holloway launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Vulcan blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexander Volkanovski's cheek! The Vulcan stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Maximus The Blessed is standing while The Vulcan is on the ground on his back
Alexander Volkanovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Max Holloway steps back and allows The Vulcan to get back to his feet.
The Vulcan climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Max Holloway chases The Vulcan and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Vulcan steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Maximus The Blessed launches a furious hook!
That hits The Vulcan's chin like a wrecking ball! The Vulcan loses balance and goes to the mat.
Maximus The Blessed is standing while The Vulcan is on the ground on his back
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Maximus The Blessed launches a kick to The Vulcan's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Maximus The Blessed is standing while The Vulcan is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway has seen better days.
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Max Holloway creates space and allows Alexander Volkanovski to stand up.
Alexander Volkanovski is on his feet again.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Alexander Volkanovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A punch from Alexander Volkanovski
gets blocked by Maximus The Blessed.
The Vulcan misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Volkanovski throws a combo
Max Holloway ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! The Vulcan swings again, only to get countered once more! The Vulcan is looking bad here!
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Not a desiderable position that Maximus The Blessed is in now. Alexander Volkanovski is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
The Vulcan goes to the body...
his punches graze Maximus The Blessed's arm.
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Maximus The Blessed looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Volkanovski's punches
The Vulcan is on the receiving end of a great combo by Maximus The Blessed.
Alexander Volkanovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander Volkanovski just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Maximus The Blessed quickly defends.
The Vulcan misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway is opening up on The Vulcan and raining down combinations!
The Vulcan's corner looks worried!
That punishment by Max Holloway has left The Vulcan staggered! Max Holloway should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maximus The Blessed looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Volkanovski's punches
The Vulcan is on the receiving end of a great combo by Maximus The Blessed.
The Vulcan has a small cut in his Left cheek
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A solid combination from Alexander Volkanovski
mostly hits air.
Max Holloway fakes a move and moves laterally.
Maximus The Blessed is holding Alexander Volkanovski's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkanovski loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Max Holloway isolates Alexander Volkanovski's right arm looking for an armbar...
Maximus The Blessed is locking that armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in The Vulcan's eyes...
Alexander Volkanovski manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Max Holloway lost his dominant position.
Alexander Volkanovski is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around The Vulcan
He succeeds!
Alexander Volkanovski is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Vulcan is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander Volkanovski 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!
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
Mike Beltran halts the fight to stand up Alexander Volkanovski. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Max Holloway and The Vulcan engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Max Holloway is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Alexander Volkanovski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Maximus The Blessed blocks that. It was easy!
Max Holloway fakes a move and moves laterally.
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Alexander Volkanovski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Alexander Volkanovski! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Crisp uppercut by Maximus The Blessed followed by a hard jab
Alexander Volkanovski stumbles back.
A solid combination from Alexander Volkanovski
mostly hits air.
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Max Holloway launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Vulcan blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexander Volkanovski's cheek! The Vulcan stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The Vulcan's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Maximus The Blessed is standing while The Vulcan is on the ground on his back
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and gestures for Alexander Volkanovski to stand up.
Alexander Volkanovski is on his feet again.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
The Vulcan launches a hook to the body
Max Holloway moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander Volkanovski throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Alexander Volkanovski gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Superb haymaker by Maximus The Blessed
that lands on The Vulcan's face like a cannon ball!
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Shovel hook by Max Holloway
tags The Vulcan.
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkanovski's Left eye
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
The Vulcan is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Max Holloway takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Maximus The Blessed is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks The Vulcan's jaw!
Mike Beltran separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Alexander Volkanovski.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Quick hook by Max Holloway
Good shot! The Vulcan has reasons to be worried.
The Vulcan's Chin is beginning to swell
Max Holloway charges at The Vulcan throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Vulcan is rocked!
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Maximus The Blessed dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts The Vulcan from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkanovski's Right eye
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Volkanovski can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Some counter punches against Max Holloway
almost hit him as he moves away.
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alexander Volkanovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander Volkanovski is measuring Maximus The Blessed with his jab.
Maximus The Blessed isn't fazed.
Alexander Volkanovski gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
rocks The Vulcan!
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Maximus The Blessed goes to the body...
He punishes The Vulcan's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Max Holloway chases The Vulcan and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Vulcan steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Alexander Volkanovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Volkanovski's punches
The Vulcan is on the receiving end of a great combo by Maximus The Blessed.
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Max Holloway charges at The Vulcan throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Vulcan is rocked!
Alexander Volkanovski throws a combo
Max Holloway ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! The Vulcan swings again, only to get countered once more! The Vulcan is looking bad here!
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
The Vulcan launches a kick
but Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The Vulcan's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkanovski's Left eye
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Maximus The Blessed launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Vulcan stops that one with his ribs!
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Maximus The Blessed looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Volkanovski's punches
The Vulcan is on the receiving end of a great combo by Maximus The Blessed.
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Maximus The Blessed throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The Vulcan's Left eye is beginning to swell
The Vulcan is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Tremendous strikes from The Vulcan!
Maximus The Blessed blocks with confidence
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
The Vulcan launches a hook to the body
Max Holloway moves aside looking for a counter...
Alexander Volkanovski gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Maximus The Blessed feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The Vulcan's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Max Holloway is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Brilliant combination from Max Holloway
that forces The Vulcan to try and defend better.
Alexander Volkanovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Maximus The Blessed is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds The Vulcan's thigh
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
The Vulcan looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Max Holloway's punches
The Vulcan is on the receiving end of a great combo by Maximus The Blessed.
Nice beating Alexander Volkanovski has received.
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Vulcan steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Alexander Volkanovski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Max Holloway tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Vulcan is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mike Beltran tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 6
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You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander Volkanovski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Vulcan fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maximus The Blessed sprawls and remains on his feet.
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Max Holloway launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Vulcan from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Maximus The Blessed is holding Alexander Volkanovski's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkanovski loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 6 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Max Holloway looks to pass to mount...
Maximus The Blessed slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Volkanovski.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Max Holloway throws a flurry of punches at The Vulcan...
A lot of them are hitting The Vulcan's face
Max Holloway is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Maximus The Blessed works on the ground with his fingers over The Vulcan's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mike Beltran didn't see the foul!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
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!
The clock says 1:25 in the 6 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Maximus The Blessed suddenly holds Alexander Volkanovski's arm and tries an armbar!
Maximus The Blessed is locking that Armbar...
The Vulcan can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Max Holloway!
Alexander Volkanovski is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Maximus The Blessed launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Vulcan's ribs.
The clock says 1:40 in the 6 round
Alexander Volkanovski is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
The Vulcan tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Maximus The Blessed leans and gets Alexander Volkanovski's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway sits up and gets an arm around The Vulcan's neck!
The Vulcan pushes Max Holloway back to the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 6 round
Alexander Volkanovski is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Alexander Volkanovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Vulcan tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Maximus The Blessed leans and gets Alexander Volkanovski's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Alexander Volkanovski gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
The Vulcan is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski!
The clock says 2:00 in the 6 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Alexander Volkanovski 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 2:10 in the 6 round
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
The Vulcan has given his back to Max Holloway who is trying to get one hook in!
Max Holloway has one hook in!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with one hook in
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
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 Vulcan.
Nicely done! Maximus The Blessed now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with two hooks in
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Maximus The Blessed tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Vulcan!
The Vulcan adopts the turtle defense and Maximus The Blessed is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 2:35 in the 6 round
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with two hooks in
The Vulcan is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Deep breaths from Alexander Volkanovski who tries a hammer punch to Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed blocks those punches
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with two hooks in
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Maximus The Blessed tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Vulcan!
Maximus The Blessed has one of his arm over Alexander Volkanovski's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with two hooks in
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Max Holloway positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Max Holloway is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Vulcan's abdomen
Max Holloway is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski 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 3:25 in the 6 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Maximus The Blessed tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Max Holloway controls the situation despite Alexander Volkanovski efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 6 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alexander Volkanovski 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 Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Vulcan is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Max Holloway pushes Alexander Volkanovski down and prevents his attempts to escape
The Vulcan 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!
The Vulcan breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mike Beltran 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nice punch by Alexander Volkanovski
that nearly tags Maximus The Blessed.
The Vulcan misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 Vulcan
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maximus The Blessed moves on the ground
Max Holloway moves to side mount
Max Holloway is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
The Vulcan launches a few weak punches
Maximus The Blessed blocks them effectively.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed breaths deeply while on the ground
Max Holloway is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Max Holloway throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maximus The Blessed breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Max Holloway, but it's close.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Alexander Volkanovski.
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Round 7
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You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander Volkanovski just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Maximus The Blessed quickly defends.
The Vulcan clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway has found an opening in the defense of The Vulcan, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! The Vulcan is wobbling!
The clock says 0:20 in the 7 round
Max Holloway is opening up on The Vulcan and raining down combinations!
The Vulcan's corner looks worried!
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
rocks The Vulcan!
The Vulcan's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:40 in the 7 round
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Brutal combination from Max Holloway!
The Vulcan is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Max Holloway paws at The Vulcan.
The Vulcan swings ineffectively.
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Tremendous strikes from The Vulcan!
Maximus The Blessed blocks with confidence
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Superb haymaker by Maximus The Blessed
that lands on The Vulcan's face like a cannon ball!
The Vulcan's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alexander Volkanovski tries a hook to the body
but Maximus The Blessed manages to dodge it
The two exchange wildly
Maximus The Blessed is connecting with a few punches
Alexander Volkanovski swings...
...no good.
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Maximus The Blessed is holding Alexander Volkanovski's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkanovski loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 7 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Maximus The Blessed tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander Volkanovski tries to roll on the ground...
Maximus The Blessed knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
The Vulcan 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 Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Pitty-pat punches from Maximus The Blessed
They're bothering The Vulcan even though they aren't hurting him.
The Vulcan has a small cut in his Right eye
Max Holloway is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski'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 move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alexander Volkanovski tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Max Holloway rolls Alexander Volkanovski to his stomach and takes his back!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan
Alexander Volkanovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Vulcan has given his back to Max Holloway who is trying to get one hook in!
Max Holloway has one hook in!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with one hook in
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 Vulcan.
Nicely done! Maximus The Blessed now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:05 in the 7 round
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with two hooks in
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Maximus The Blessed tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Vulcan!
The Vulcan adopts the turtle defense and Maximus The Blessed is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:15 in the 7 round
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with two hooks in
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Vulcan, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Maximus The Blessed moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:20 in the 7 round
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with two hooks in
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Vulcan, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Maximus The Blessed moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with two hooks in
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Vulcan is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Maximus The Blessed tries to use some of his tricky moves but Maximus The Blessed's is smart enough to counter him.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway slides his arm under Alexander Volkanovski's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Maximus The Blessed is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in The Vulcan's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
The Vulcan's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Maximus The Blessed is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in The Vulcan's eyes...
Maximus The Blessed is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Alexander Volkanovski pulls down on Max Holloway's hand and staves off danger
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with two hooks in
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maximus The Blessed is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 3:45 in the 7 round
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with two hooks in
Alexander Volkanovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Vulcan 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.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with two hooks in
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Deep breaths from Alexander Volkanovski who tries a hammer punch to Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed blocks those punches
The Vulcan misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Vulcan, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Maximus The Blessed moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with two hooks in
Alexander Volkanovski'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 Vulcan!
The Vulcan adopts the turtle defense and Maximus The Blessed is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:15 in the 7 round
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with two hooks in
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Maximus The Blessed tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Vulcan!
Maximus The Blessed has one of his arm over Alexander Volkanovski's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with two hooks in
Alexander Volkanovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maximus The Blessed tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Vulcan!
Maximus The Blessed has one of his arm over Alexander Volkanovski's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:40 in the 7 round
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with two hooks in
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Vulcan, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Maximus The Blessed moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with two hooks in
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Maximus The Blessed tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Vulcan!
Maximus The Blessed has one of his arm over Alexander Volkanovski's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over The Vulcan with two hooks in
Alexander Volkanovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Vulcan, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Maximus The Blessed moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Alexander Volkanovski.
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Round 8
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The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Vulcan stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Max Holloway is coming in again!
The Vulcan has a small cut in his Mouth
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Vulcan stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Max Holloway is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkanovski's Left cheek
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Alexander Volkanovski throws a combo
Max Holloway ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! The Vulcan swings again, only to get countered once more! The Vulcan is looking bad here!
Mike Beltran is asking The Vulcan to defend himself! Mike Beltran jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for The Vulcan.
Winner is Max Holloway by TKO (Punches) at 0:39 Round 8
Statistics: Alexander Volkanovski
Punches 4/80 (5%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/14 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1
Time on the ground 608 s
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 187/227 (82%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/18 (61%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 15513,06
Time on the ground 553 s
*****Max Holloway has broken the record of most damage caused in a fight
Max Holloway wins the Lightweight title!
This was fucking insane. The fight was absolutely ALL Holloway, but Volkanovski held on better than I have seen anyone, ever, in the history of ManMMA (Era 1 + Era 2). Our refs, doctors, ANYONE should have stepped in ANY TIME to stop this brutal, disgusting massacre, but The Balkan refused to die, and just kept taking the living shit out of that beating! Likely also record for most strikes landed in a ManMMA fight, Most damage, potentially closest anyone has ever come to actually ending the life of their opponent, etc. Because Volkan refused to go out/stop, and because his corner is absolutely useless and doesn't care about their fighter, this will probably go down as the most one-sided fight ever in ManMMA history. Just wow.
