Post by The Sandman on Jul 13, 2021 20:35:37 GMT -5
Max Holloway looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Ferocious staredown by Notorious while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Holloway and Notorious move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Conor McGregor paws at Holloway.
Holloway swings ineffectively.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Conor McGregor tries a hook to the body
and hits Holloway's ribs hard
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Not a desiderable position that Notorious is in now. Max Holloway is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Quick hook by Max Holloway
Good shot! Notorious has reasons to be worried.
Incredible haymaker from Conor McGregor!
You can see Max Holloway's head being snapped backwards!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Left cheek
A left hook from Notorious
grazes the chin of Holloway.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Notorious and Holloway circle around the center of the cage.
Holloway throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Notorious throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Max Holloway fakes a move and moves laterally.
A right hand from Max Holloway
surprises Notorious!
There is a small laceration on Conor McGregor's Right cheek
Max Holloway attempts to cut off Notorious with punches
Notorious reels from the strikes.
Conor McGregor fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Notorious decides to launch some tentative punches
Holloway launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Notorious with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Holloway cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Notorious can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Notorious launches a hook to the body
Bang! Holloway stops that one with his ribs!
Crushing shot to Holloway's body! He's holding his side
Holloway is holding Conor McGregor's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Conor McGregor loses balance and goes to the ground.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Max Holloway looks to mount Conor McGregor...
Max Holloway slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Conor McGregor
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Conor McGregor tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Max Holloway rolls Conor McGregor to his stomach and takes his back!
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious
Notorious measures the resilience of Holloway's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Holloway blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious
Notorious is taking this opportunity to rest.
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious
Conor McGregor has seen better days.
Conor McGregor launches a few punches to Holloway's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Holloway tries to cover his face,
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious
Notorious has Holloway controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Holloway is unable to move under Notorious control.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious
Notorious is taking this opportunity to rest.
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious
Max Holloway tries to get his arm under Conor McGregor's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Conor McGregor's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Conor McGregor easily defends the attempt.
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious
Holloway tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Notorious! Holloway has one hook in and keeps working!
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious with one hook in
Holloway has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Notorious.
Nicely done! Holloway now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious with two hooks in
Holloway tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Notorious!
Holloway has one of his arm over Conor McGregor's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
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 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A right hand from Conor McGregor
makes Holloway stumble back!
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Conor McGregor is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Holloway avoids a dangerous strike from Notorious
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Notorious launches a furious low kick!
Holloway receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Notorious has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Notorious goes to the body...
his punches graze Holloway's arm.
Conor McGregor gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Holloway moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Notorious with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Conor McGregor can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Notorious moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Conor McGregor swings...
...no good.
An overhand right from Conor McGregor that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Holloway's stops that one with his face! How is Holloway standing?!
Holloway's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tremendous strikes from Holloway!
Some big punches are landing!
Tremendous strikes from Holloway!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Notorious goes to the body...
He punishes Holloway's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Holloway and Notorious circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Notorious launches a hook to the body
Max Holloway moves aside looking for a counter...
Holloway launches a hook to the body
Bang! Notorious stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
A right hand from Conor McGregor
misses its target.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Notorious launches a kick
but Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Max Holloway is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Holloway pushes Conor McGregor and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Notorious is swinging for the fences!
Holloway backpedals and creates space. Conor McGregor is asking him if he is going to fight!
Holloway is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Max Holloway
tags Notorious.
A punch from Max Holloway
grazes Notorious's left cheek.
Notorious has a small cut in his Left cheek
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Max Holloway can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and launches himself over Conor McGregor
Great move by Holloway who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Notorious doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Max Holloway embrace and tries to move away...
Max Holloway pushes Notorious forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by Notorious who is trying to punish Max Holloway's ribs with a few punches.
Holloway brings his opponent closer and blocks Notorious's punches.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Nice low kick from Holloway
Loud pop!
Notorious looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Max Holloway's punches
Notorious is on the receiving end of a great combo by Holloway.
Max Holloway and Notorious engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Max Holloway is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Holloway, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Holloway seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Holloway moves backwards and Conor McGregor is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Holloway throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Holloway studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Notorious steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Lightning fast low kick from Notorious!
Holloway blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Conor McGregor.
Even nicer blocks from Holloway.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Conor McGregor throws an uppercut
Holloway slips it.
Holloway tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Conor McGregor is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Holloway into his guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Notorious
Conor McGregor struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Notorious
Conor McGregor launches a few punches to Holloway's cheek from the guard.
Max Holloway uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Holloway tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Max Holloway is standing now.
Holloway is standing while Notorious is on the ground on his back
Holloway moves backwards and gestures for Conor McGregor to stand up.
Notorious climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Notorious decides to launch some tentative punches
Max Holloway takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Conor McGregor is fading quickly.
Conor McGregor tries to bring the fight to the ground
Holloway won't budge, forcing Notorious to pull guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Notorious
Max Holloway tries to pass Conor McGregor's guard...
Max Holloway manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Notorious
Max Holloway tries to free his leg...
Max Holloway uses some of his skill by jumping out of Notorious's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Notorious is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Conor McGregor attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Notorious tries to show some ground skills
Holloway uses his strength to keep Holloway at a disadvantage
Max Holloway is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Max Holloway is cooling the fight on the ground
Max Holloway is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Max Holloway goes for an americana!
Notorious struggles to free himself
Notorious's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Americana looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Notorious's eyes...
That Americana from Max Holloway appears to be unbreakable
Notorious Hyper-extended his arm
Holloway is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
He locks it in! Conor McGregor is forced to tap!
Winner is Max Holloway by Submission (Americana) at 3:17 Round 3
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 25/35 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 199 s
Statistics: Conor McGregor
Punches 11/28 (39%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 207 s
McGregor did pretty well, until it hit the ground, and Holloway had more ground-tools. Though Holloway landed more with better accuracy, his punches didn't seem to have as much on them as Conor's.
Ferocious staredown by Notorious while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Holloway and Notorious move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Conor McGregor paws at Holloway.
Holloway swings ineffectively.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Conor McGregor tries a hook to the body
and hits Holloway's ribs hard
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Not a desiderable position that Notorious is in now. Max Holloway is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Quick hook by Max Holloway
Good shot! Notorious has reasons to be worried.
Incredible haymaker from Conor McGregor!
You can see Max Holloway's head being snapped backwards!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Left cheek
A left hook from Notorious
grazes the chin of Holloway.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Notorious and Holloway circle around the center of the cage.
Holloway throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Notorious throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Max Holloway fakes a move and moves laterally.
A right hand from Max Holloway
surprises Notorious!
There is a small laceration on Conor McGregor's Right cheek
Max Holloway attempts to cut off Notorious with punches
Notorious reels from the strikes.
Conor McGregor fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Notorious decides to launch some tentative punches
Holloway launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Notorious with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Holloway cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Notorious can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Notorious launches a hook to the body
Bang! Holloway stops that one with his ribs!
Crushing shot to Holloway's body! He's holding his side
Holloway is holding Conor McGregor's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Conor McGregor loses balance and goes to the ground.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Max Holloway looks to mount Conor McGregor...
Max Holloway slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Conor McGregor
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Conor McGregor tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Max Holloway rolls Conor McGregor to his stomach and takes his back!
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious
Notorious measures the resilience of Holloway's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Holloway blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious
Notorious is taking this opportunity to rest.
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious
Conor McGregor has seen better days.
Conor McGregor launches a few punches to Holloway's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Holloway tries to cover his face,
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious
Notorious has Holloway controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Holloway is unable to move under Notorious control.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious
Notorious is taking this opportunity to rest.
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious
Max Holloway tries to get his arm under Conor McGregor's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Conor McGregor's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Conor McGregor easily defends the attempt.
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious
Holloway tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Notorious! Holloway has one hook in and keeps working!
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious with one hook in
Holloway has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Notorious.
Nicely done! Holloway now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Holloway is in rear mount over Notorious with two hooks in
Holloway tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Notorious!
Holloway has one of his arm over Conor McGregor's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
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 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A right hand from Conor McGregor
makes Holloway stumble back!
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Conor McGregor is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Holloway avoids a dangerous strike from Notorious
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Notorious launches a furious low kick!
Holloway receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Notorious has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Notorious goes to the body...
his punches graze Holloway's arm.
Conor McGregor gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Holloway moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Notorious with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Conor McGregor can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Notorious moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Conor McGregor swings...
...no good.
An overhand right from Conor McGregor that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Holloway's stops that one with his face! How is Holloway standing?!
Holloway's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tremendous strikes from Holloway!
Some big punches are landing!
Tremendous strikes from Holloway!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Notorious goes to the body...
He punishes Holloway's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Holloway and Notorious circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Notorious launches a hook to the body
Max Holloway moves aside looking for a counter...
Holloway launches a hook to the body
Bang! Notorious stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
A right hand from Conor McGregor
misses its target.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Notorious launches a kick
but Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Max Holloway is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Holloway pushes Conor McGregor and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Notorious is swinging for the fences!
Holloway backpedals and creates space. Conor McGregor is asking him if he is going to fight!
Holloway is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Max Holloway
tags Notorious.
A punch from Max Holloway
grazes Notorious's left cheek.
Notorious has a small cut in his Left cheek
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Max Holloway can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and launches himself over Conor McGregor
Great move by Holloway who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Notorious doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Max Holloway embrace and tries to move away...
Max Holloway pushes Notorious forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by Notorious who is trying to punish Max Holloway's ribs with a few punches.
Holloway brings his opponent closer and blocks Notorious's punches.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Nice low kick from Holloway
Loud pop!
Notorious looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Max Holloway's punches
Notorious is on the receiving end of a great combo by Holloway.
Max Holloway and Notorious engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Max Holloway is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Holloway, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Holloway seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Holloway moves backwards and Conor McGregor is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Holloway throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Holloway studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Notorious steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Lightning fast low kick from Notorious!
Holloway blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Conor McGregor.
Even nicer blocks from Holloway.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Conor McGregor throws an uppercut
Holloway slips it.
Holloway tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Conor McGregor is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Holloway into his guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Notorious
Conor McGregor struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Notorious
Conor McGregor launches a few punches to Holloway's cheek from the guard.
Max Holloway uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Holloway tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Max Holloway is standing now.
Holloway is standing while Notorious is on the ground on his back
Holloway moves backwards and gestures for Conor McGregor to stand up.
Notorious climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Notorious decides to launch some tentative punches
Max Holloway takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Conor McGregor is fading quickly.
Conor McGregor tries to bring the fight to the ground
Holloway won't budge, forcing Notorious to pull guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Notorious
Max Holloway tries to pass Conor McGregor's guard...
Max Holloway manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Notorious
Max Holloway tries to free his leg...
Max Holloway uses some of his skill by jumping out of Notorious's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Notorious is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Conor McGregor attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Notorious tries to show some ground skills
Holloway uses his strength to keep Holloway at a disadvantage
Max Holloway is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Max Holloway is cooling the fight on the ground
Max Holloway is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Max Holloway goes for an americana!
Notorious struggles to free himself
Notorious's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Americana looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Notorious's eyes...
That Americana from Max Holloway appears to be unbreakable
Notorious Hyper-extended his arm
Holloway is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
He locks it in! Conor McGregor is forced to tap!
Winner is Max Holloway by Submission (Americana) at 3:17 Round 3
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 25/35 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 199 s
Statistics: Conor McGregor
Punches 11/28 (39%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 207 s
McGregor did pretty well, until it hit the ground, and Holloway had more ground-tools. Though Holloway landed more with better accuracy, his punches didn't seem to have as much on them as Conor's.
