Post by The Sandman on Aug 22, 2021 4:15:14 GMT -5
Dillashaw enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
T.J. Dillashaw is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Max Holloway looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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.
Max Holloway 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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Dillashaw and Holloway move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
T.J. Dillashaw is measuring Holloway with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Holloway dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Dillashaw from the ground!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Max Holloway!
Dillashaw is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on T.J. Dillashaw's Left cheek
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Max Holloway is opening up on Dillashaw and raining down combinations!
Dillashaw's corner looks worried!
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Max Holloway launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Dillashaw blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on T.J. Dillashaw's cheek! Dillashaw stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Holloway is standing while Dillashaw is on the ground on his back
Holloway moves backwards and gestures for T.J. Dillashaw to stand up.
T.J. Dillashaw is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Max Holloway!
Dillashaw is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
T.J. Dillashaw throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Holloway.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Holloway moves backwards and T.J. Dillashaw is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Dillashaw launches a hook to the body
Bang! Holloway stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Dillashaw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Dillashaw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Holloway.
Dillashaw receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Nice low kick from Dillashaw
but Max Holloway stops it.
Holloway is trying to counter now!
Holloway dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Dillashaw from the ground!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Good movement from Dillashaw
who is bobbing and weaving.
T.J. Dillashaw moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
T.J. Dillashaw leans forwards and tries to grapple with Holloway
Holloway wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Dillashaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway's mind is definitely in the fight, Dillashaw just got nailed! Max Holloway saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Dillashaw is going to have a headache after this one.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Holloway studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Dillashaw's chin
Holloway moves backwards and T.J. Dillashaw is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dillashaw launches a kick
but Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Dillashaw leads with a punch
Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
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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T.J. Dillashaw fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Holloway studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Holloway avoids a dangerous strike from Dillashaw
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Max Holloway
tags Dillashaw.
Dillashaw has a small cut in his Chin
T.J. Dillashaw fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dillashaw throws a body kick.
Blocked by Holloway.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Some counter punches against Max Holloway
land while he's on his bicycle.
Good movement from Dillashaw
who is bobbing and weaving.
Dillashaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Holloway.
It looks like Dillashaw was hit by a bus!
Max Holloway was tooling T.J. Dillashaw for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because T.J. Dillashaw lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Max Holloway moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Holloway moves backwards and T.J. Dillashaw is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Nice low kick from Holloway
Loud pop!
Holloway dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Dillashaw from the ground!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Max Holloway attempts to cut off Dillashaw with punches
Dillashaw reels from the strikes.
Max Holloway just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Dillashaw may be in trouble!
Several good body shots
land on Dillashaw.
Quick hook by Max Holloway
Good shot! Dillashaw has reasons to be worried.
Low kick by T.J. Dillashaw to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Holloway moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Dillashaw with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Holloway moves backwards and T.J. Dillashaw is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dillashaw is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away T.J. Dillashaw
Max Holloway takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Quick hook by Max Holloway
Good shot! Dillashaw has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Holloway and Dillashaw circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Max Holloway takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Brilliant combination from T.J. Dillashaw
Holloway is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Holloway tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quick hook by Max Holloway
Good shot! Dillashaw has reasons to be worried.
Holloway looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by T.J. Dillashaw's punches
Dillashaw is on the receiving end of a great combo by Holloway.
Max Holloway goes with a looping right hand while T.J. Dillashaw jumps back and jabs
Dillashaw seems staggered and Max Holloway runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Dillashaw launches a flurry of punches
Holloway slips out of danger.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Holloway shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Max Holloway throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Dillashaw's chin! That stops Dillashaw in his tracks!
Dillashaw's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
T.J. Dillashaw is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Max Holloway circles around Dillashaw
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Max Holloway charges at Dillashaw throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Dillashaw is rocked!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Dillashaw to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Dillashaw.
Winner is Max Holloway by TKO (Punches) at 1:42 Round 3
Statistics: T.J. Dillashaw
Punches 6/19 (32%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 7 s
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 40/50 (80%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Max did max things here, while Millashaw did min things here. Again, I think this was a show of the effect of upgrades at this stage, as we all know they do things.
