Post by The Sandman on Aug 31, 2021 16:15:58 GMT -5
Cody Garbrandt vs. Max Holloway
Cody Garbrandt shifts back and forth nervously.
Max Holloway looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Cody Garbrandt comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The Cody and Holloway move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The Cody shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Holloway follows Cody Garbrandt
The Cody fakes a move.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Max Holloway is opening up on The Cody and raining down combinations!
The Cody's corner looks worried!
A left hook from Holloway
grazes the chin of The Cody.
Max Holloway's mind is definitely in the fight, The Cody just got nailed! Max Holloway saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Cody is going to have a headache after this one.
There is a small laceration on Cody Garbrandt's Chin
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Holloway and The Cody circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway chases The Cody and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Cody steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Cody Garbrandt fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Holloway launches a furious hook!
That hits The Cody's chin like a wrecking ball! The Cody loses balance and goes to the mat.
Holloway is standing while The Cody is on the ground on his back
Cody Garbrandt doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Holloway's moves.
Holloway is standing while The Cody is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway creates space and allows Cody Garbrandt to stand up.
The Cody climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Max Holloway that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! The Cody's stops that one with his face! How is The Cody standing?!
Max Holloway is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Max Holloway and The Cody engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Max Holloway is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Holloway showing excellent timing, blasts Cody Garbrandt with a right hand.
Great hook by Max Holloway! Cody Garbrandt is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Holloway is standing while The Cody is on the ground on his back
Cody Garbrandt doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Holloway's moves.
Holloway is standing while The Cody is on the ground on his back
Cody Garbrandt doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Holloway's moves.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Holloway is standing while The Cody is on the ground on his back
The Cody tries to stand up!
Holloway doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Holloway is standing while The Cody is on the ground on his back
The Cody tries to stand up!
Holloway doesn't allow him!
Holloway is standing while The Cody is on the ground on his back
The Cody tries to stand up!
Holloway doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Cody Garbrandt. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Cody Garbrandt is standing now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Holloway and The Cody circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Cody and Holloway circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on The Cody's face
Quick hook by Cody Garbrandt
glances off Holloway's arms.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Cody is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Cody
The Cody launches a few weak punches
Holloway blocks them effectively.
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Cody
Max Holloway pushes Cody Garbrandt against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Holloway jumps and tries to free his leg! The Cody doesn't allow this but Max Holloway is able to get half guard here.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Max Holloway, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Holloway is connecting with a few punches
The Cody's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Cody has a small cut in his Right eye
Holloway looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cody Garbrandt's punches
The Cody is on the receiving end of a great combo by Holloway.
There is a small laceration on Cody Garbrandt's Right eye
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
rocks The Cody!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Max Holloway can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Holloway decides to launch some tentative punches
Max Holloway takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Cody's Left eye is beginning to swell
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
rocks The Cody!
The ref pulls off Max Holloway! The Cody seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Max Holloway by TKO (Punch) at 1:04 Round 2
Statistics: Cody Garbrandt
Punches 0/9 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 85 s
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 26/31 (84%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 17 s
Holloway felt a step ahead of Cody in this one. He was landing things and most importantly, not getting hit by Cody's legit power-times.
Cody Garbrandt shifts back and forth nervously.
Max Holloway looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Cody Garbrandt comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The Cody and Holloway move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The Cody shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Holloway follows Cody Garbrandt
The Cody fakes a move.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Max Holloway is opening up on The Cody and raining down combinations!
The Cody's corner looks worried!
A left hook from Holloway
grazes the chin of The Cody.
Max Holloway's mind is definitely in the fight, The Cody just got nailed! Max Holloway saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Cody is going to have a headache after this one.
There is a small laceration on Cody Garbrandt's Chin
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Holloway and The Cody circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway chases The Cody and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Cody steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Cody Garbrandt fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Holloway launches a furious hook!
That hits The Cody's chin like a wrecking ball! The Cody loses balance and goes to the mat.
Holloway is standing while The Cody is on the ground on his back
Cody Garbrandt doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Holloway's moves.
Holloway is standing while The Cody is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway creates space and allows Cody Garbrandt to stand up.
The Cody climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Max Holloway that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! The Cody's stops that one with his face! How is The Cody standing?!
Max Holloway is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Max Holloway and The Cody engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Max Holloway is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Holloway showing excellent timing, blasts Cody Garbrandt with a right hand.
Great hook by Max Holloway! Cody Garbrandt is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Holloway is standing while The Cody is on the ground on his back
Cody Garbrandt doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Holloway's moves.
Holloway is standing while The Cody is on the ground on his back
Cody Garbrandt doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Holloway's moves.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Holloway is standing while The Cody is on the ground on his back
The Cody tries to stand up!
Holloway doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Holloway is standing while The Cody is on the ground on his back
The Cody tries to stand up!
Holloway doesn't allow him!
Holloway is standing while The Cody is on the ground on his back
The Cody tries to stand up!
Holloway doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Cody Garbrandt. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Cody Garbrandt is standing now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Holloway and The Cody circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Cody and Holloway circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on The Cody's face
Quick hook by Cody Garbrandt
glances off Holloway's arms.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Cody is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Cody
The Cody launches a few weak punches
Holloway blocks them effectively.
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Cody
Max Holloway pushes Cody Garbrandt against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Holloway jumps and tries to free his leg! The Cody doesn't allow this but Max Holloway is able to get half guard here.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Max Holloway, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Holloway is connecting with a few punches
The Cody's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Cody has a small cut in his Right eye
Holloway looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cody Garbrandt's punches
The Cody is on the receiving end of a great combo by Holloway.
There is a small laceration on Cody Garbrandt's Right eye
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
rocks The Cody!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Max Holloway can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Holloway decides to launch some tentative punches
Max Holloway takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Cody's Left eye is beginning to swell
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
rocks The Cody!
The ref pulls off Max Holloway! The Cody seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Max Holloway by TKO (Punch) at 1:04 Round 2
Statistics: Cody Garbrandt
Punches 0/9 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 85 s
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 26/31 (84%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 17 s
Holloway felt a step ahead of Cody in this one. He was landing things and most importantly, not getting hit by Cody's legit power-times.
