Post by xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club on Apr 15, 2016 10:59:49 GMT -5
Al Iaquinta raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Max Holloway glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Iaquinta and Holloway move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Holloway has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
A right hand from Max Holloway
makes Iaquinta stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Al Iaquinta's Chin
Iaquinta seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
A right hand from Al Iaquinta
makes Holloway stumble back!
Holloway has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Holloway is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Iaquinta's jaw!
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Al Iaquinta is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Al Iaquinta tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Max Holloway jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Iaquinta misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway fakes a punch and launches himself over Iaquinta!
Nice move by Holloway who clinches and pushes Iaquinta against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Holloway grab one of Al Iaquinta's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Al Iaquinta landed hard on his back
Holloway is standing while Iaquinta is on the ground on his back
Holloway opts to jump inside Iaquinta's guard.
Iaquinta didn't see that coming. Max Holloway is in open guard over Iaquinta now.
Max Holloway is in open guard over Iaquinta
Max Holloway pushes Al Iaquinta against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Holloway jumps and tries to free his leg! Iaquinta doesn't allow this but Max Holloway is able to get half guard here.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Iaquinta
Holloway launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Al Iaquinta is not able to stop Iaquinta ground skills and Max Holloway moves to side mount!
Max Holloway is in side mount over Al Iaquinta
Holloway gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Al Iaquinta! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Al Iaquinta doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Al Iaquinta
Not a desiderable position that Iaquinta is in now. Max Holloway is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Max Holloway hovers above Iaquinta
Al Iaquinta stops him from throwing strikes.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Al Iaquinta
Al Iaquinta attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Al Iaquinta
Good looking punches from Max Holloway on the ground
They could take their toll on Iaquinta.
Iaquinta's Right eye is beginning to swell
Max Holloway is in side mount over Al Iaquinta
Holloway tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Al Iaquinta
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Max Holloway tries to better his position on the ground...
Holloway is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Al Iaquinta
Al Iaquinta tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Al Iaquinta gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Iaquinta
Holloway tries to escape from the closed guard
Holloway succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Max Holloway is in open guard over Iaquinta
Max Holloway tries to pass to half guard...
Al Iaquinta's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Max Holloway is in open guard over Iaquinta
Iaquinta tries to close his guard around Holloway
He is not able to do it
Max Holloway is in open guard over Iaquinta
Al Iaquinta 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 4:00 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in open guard over Iaquinta
Max Holloway tries to open Iaquinta's guard...
Iaquinta breaks the lock and covers himself from Holloway's punches
Herb Dean 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 venue are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Max Holloway.
Nice punches.
Max Holloway and Iaquinta engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Max Holloway is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Holloway fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Iaquinta sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Al Iaquinta looks to counter!
Al Iaquinta moves forward and launches a low kick.
Holloway blocks that.
Some of the people here are booing!
Holloway launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Iaquinta's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Max Holloway for eye poke.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Iaquinta time to recover. Al Iaquinta seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Al Iaquinta!
Holloway ducks under...
Iaquinta clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Holloway 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 Iaquinta
Max Holloway pushes Al Iaquinta against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Holloway jumps and tries to free his leg! Iaquinta doesn't allow this but Max Holloway is able to get half guard here.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as 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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Max Holloway fakes a punch and launches himself over Iaquinta!
Nice move by Holloway who clinches and pushes Iaquinta against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Holloway tries to take Al Iaquinta down... Iaquinta stumbles backwards and Max Holloway launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Iaquinta's jaw!
Iaquinta doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Max Holloway embrace and tries to move away...
Max Holloway pushes Iaquinta forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Holloway tries to take Al Iaquinta down... Iaquinta stumbles backwards and Max Holloway launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Iaquinta's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Holloway doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Al Iaquinta embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Holloway who put distance between them
Holloway fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Al Iaquinta didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in open guard over Iaquinta
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Iaquinta tries to close his guard around Holloway
He succeeds!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Iaquinta
Iaquinta 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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Iaquinta
Iaquinta measures the resilience of Holloway's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Holloway's side.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Iaquinta
Holloway is in closed guard... Iaquinta tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll on the ground...
Iaquinta knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Al Iaquinta tries to better his position on the ground...
Iaquinta is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Al Iaquinta in his guard...
Max Holloway gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Max Holloway launches a few punches to Iaquinta's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Iaquinta tries to cover his face,
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway measures the resilience of Iaquinta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Iaquinta blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Al Iaquinta looks to counter!
Iaquinta leans back...
He clobbers Max Holloway's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Holloway has a small cut in his Mouth
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Al Iaquinta doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Iaquinta leans back...
He clobbers Max Holloway's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Right eye
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Al Iaquinta pushes Max Holloway down and prevents his attempts to escape
Holloway clumsily fails here and it's time for Al Iaquinta to fight back!
Al Iaquinta tries to open Holloway's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Al Iaquinta. Holloway is unable to cover himself now!
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Good looking punches from Al Iaquinta on the ground
They could take their toll on Holloway.
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway is taking this opportunity to rest.
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Al Iaquinta hovers above Holloway
Good punches to Holloway's body.
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to stand up!
Iaquinta doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Max Holloway continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shovel hook by Al Iaquinta
tags Holloway.
Max Holloway continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Al Iaquinta fakes a punch and launches himself over Holloway!
Nice move by Iaquinta who clinches and pushes Holloway against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Max Holloway shoots and grab both of Al Iaquinta's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Al Iaquinta managed to pull back his leg from Max Holloway's grip and move away from him
Iaquinta doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Max Holloway embrace and tries to move away...
Max Holloway pushes Iaquinta forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Max Holloway tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Holloway circles out and slips free of Al Iaquinta's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Al Iaquinta!
Holloway is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is a bloody mess!
Al Iaquinta tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Holloway is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Al Iaquinta is in open guard over Holloway
Max Holloway is a bloody mess!
Holloway tries to close his guard around Iaquinta
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Iaquinta, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Al Iaquinta!
Holloway is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Al Iaquinta fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Holloway's chin
Al Iaquinta tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Holloway is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Holloway's mid-section, he seems hurt
Al Iaquinta is in open guard over Holloway
Iaquinta tries to move to full mount
Iaquinta succeeds
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Iaquinta tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Al Iaquinta controls the situation despite Max Holloway efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll on the ground...
Iaquinta knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Iaquinta tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Al Iaquinta throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Holloway's face with those brutal elbows! Holloway needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Mouth
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Iaquinta leans back...
He clobbers Max Holloway's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Max Holloway seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Al Iaquinta!
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Al Iaquinta moves to better his position on the ground...
Al Iaquinta viciously slams hammer blows to Holloway's face!
Holloway has a small cut in his Forehead
Holloway seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway 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 Iaquinta's moves.
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Al Iaquinta moves to better his position on the ground...
Al Iaquinta viciously slams hammer blows to Holloway's face!
Al Iaquinta turns out the lights for Holloway! What an astonishing KO by Iaquinta!
Holloway's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Al Iaquinta by KO (GnP) at 1:50 Round 3
Statistics: Al Iaquinta
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 26/30 (87%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 3228,03
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 2879,62
Time on the ground 413 s
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 10/22 (45%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 720,19
Clinch Damage 229,87
Ground Damage 274,7
Time on the ground 400 s
Max Holloway glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Iaquinta and Holloway move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Holloway has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
A right hand from Max Holloway
makes Iaquinta stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Al Iaquinta's Chin
Iaquinta seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
A right hand from Al Iaquinta
makes Holloway stumble back!
Holloway has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Holloway is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Iaquinta's jaw!
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Al Iaquinta is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Al Iaquinta tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Max Holloway jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Iaquinta misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway fakes a punch and launches himself over Iaquinta!
Nice move by Holloway who clinches and pushes Iaquinta against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Holloway grab one of Al Iaquinta's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Al Iaquinta landed hard on his back
Holloway is standing while Iaquinta is on the ground on his back
Holloway opts to jump inside Iaquinta's guard.
Iaquinta didn't see that coming. Max Holloway is in open guard over Iaquinta now.
Max Holloway is in open guard over Iaquinta
Max Holloway pushes Al Iaquinta against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Holloway jumps and tries to free his leg! Iaquinta doesn't allow this but Max Holloway is able to get half guard here.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Iaquinta
Holloway launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Al Iaquinta is not able to stop Iaquinta ground skills and Max Holloway moves to side mount!
Max Holloway is in side mount over Al Iaquinta
Holloway gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Al Iaquinta! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Al Iaquinta doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Al Iaquinta
Not a desiderable position that Iaquinta is in now. Max Holloway is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Max Holloway hovers above Iaquinta
Al Iaquinta stops him from throwing strikes.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Al Iaquinta
Al Iaquinta attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Al Iaquinta
Good looking punches from Max Holloway on the ground
They could take their toll on Iaquinta.
Iaquinta's Right eye is beginning to swell
Max Holloway is in side mount over Al Iaquinta
Holloway tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Al Iaquinta
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Max Holloway tries to better his position on the ground...
Holloway is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Al Iaquinta
Al Iaquinta tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Al Iaquinta gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Iaquinta
Holloway tries to escape from the closed guard
Holloway succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Max Holloway is in open guard over Iaquinta
Max Holloway tries to pass to half guard...
Al Iaquinta's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Max Holloway is in open guard over Iaquinta
Iaquinta tries to close his guard around Holloway
He is not able to do it
Max Holloway is in open guard over Iaquinta
Al Iaquinta 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 4:00 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in open guard over Iaquinta
Max Holloway tries to open Iaquinta's guard...
Iaquinta breaks the lock and covers himself from Holloway's punches
Herb Dean 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 venue are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Max Holloway.
Nice punches.
Max Holloway and Iaquinta engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Max Holloway is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Holloway fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Iaquinta sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Al Iaquinta looks to counter!
Al Iaquinta moves forward and launches a low kick.
Holloway blocks that.
Some of the people here are booing!
Holloway launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Iaquinta's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Max Holloway for eye poke.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Iaquinta time to recover. Al Iaquinta seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Al Iaquinta!
Holloway ducks under...
Iaquinta clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Holloway 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 Iaquinta
Max Holloway pushes Al Iaquinta against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Holloway jumps and tries to free his leg! Iaquinta doesn't allow this but Max Holloway is able to get half guard here.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as 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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Max Holloway fakes a punch and launches himself over Iaquinta!
Nice move by Holloway who clinches and pushes Iaquinta against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Holloway tries to take Al Iaquinta down... Iaquinta stumbles backwards and Max Holloway launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Iaquinta's jaw!
Iaquinta doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Max Holloway embrace and tries to move away...
Max Holloway pushes Iaquinta forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Holloway tries to take Al Iaquinta down... Iaquinta stumbles backwards and Max Holloway launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Iaquinta's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Holloway doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Al Iaquinta embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Holloway who put distance between them
Holloway fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Al Iaquinta didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in open guard over Iaquinta
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Iaquinta tries to close his guard around Holloway
He succeeds!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Iaquinta
Iaquinta 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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Iaquinta
Iaquinta measures the resilience of Holloway's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Holloway's side.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Iaquinta
Holloway is in closed guard... Iaquinta tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll on the ground...
Iaquinta knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Al Iaquinta tries to better his position on the ground...
Iaquinta is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Al Iaquinta in his guard...
Max Holloway gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Max Holloway launches a few punches to Iaquinta's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Iaquinta tries to cover his face,
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway measures the resilience of Iaquinta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Iaquinta blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Al Iaquinta looks to counter!
Iaquinta leans back...
He clobbers Max Holloway's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Holloway has a small cut in his Mouth
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Al Iaquinta doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Iaquinta leans back...
He clobbers Max Holloway's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Right eye
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Al Iaquinta pushes Max Holloway down and prevents his attempts to escape
Holloway clumsily fails here and it's time for Al Iaquinta to fight back!
Al Iaquinta tries to open Holloway's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Al Iaquinta. Holloway is unable to cover himself now!
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Good looking punches from Al Iaquinta on the ground
They could take their toll on Holloway.
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway is taking this opportunity to rest.
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Al Iaquinta hovers above Holloway
Good punches to Holloway's body.
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to stand up!
Iaquinta doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Max Holloway continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shovel hook by Al Iaquinta
tags Holloway.
Max Holloway continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Al Iaquinta fakes a punch and launches himself over Holloway!
Nice move by Iaquinta who clinches and pushes Holloway against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Max Holloway shoots and grab both of Al Iaquinta's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Al Iaquinta managed to pull back his leg from Max Holloway's grip and move away from him
Iaquinta doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Max Holloway embrace and tries to move away...
Max Holloway pushes Iaquinta forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Max Holloway tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Holloway circles out and slips free of Al Iaquinta's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Al Iaquinta!
Holloway is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is a bloody mess!
Al Iaquinta tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Holloway is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Al Iaquinta is in open guard over Holloway
Max Holloway is a bloody mess!
Holloway tries to close his guard around Iaquinta
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Iaquinta, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Al Iaquinta!
Holloway is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Al Iaquinta fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Holloway's chin
Al Iaquinta tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Holloway is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Holloway's mid-section, he seems hurt
Al Iaquinta is in open guard over Holloway
Iaquinta tries to move to full mount
Iaquinta succeeds
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Iaquinta tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Al Iaquinta controls the situation despite Max Holloway efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll on the ground...
Iaquinta knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Iaquinta tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Al Iaquinta throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Holloway's face with those brutal elbows! Holloway needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Mouth
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Iaquinta leans back...
He clobbers Max Holloway's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Max Holloway seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Al Iaquinta!
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Al Iaquinta moves to better his position on the ground...
Al Iaquinta viciously slams hammer blows to Holloway's face!
Holloway has a small cut in his Forehead
Holloway seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway 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 Iaquinta's moves.
Al Iaquinta is in full mount over Max Holloway
Al Iaquinta moves to better his position on the ground...
Al Iaquinta viciously slams hammer blows to Holloway's face!
Al Iaquinta turns out the lights for Holloway! What an astonishing KO by Iaquinta!
Holloway's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Al Iaquinta by KO (GnP) at 1:50 Round 3
Statistics: Al Iaquinta
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 26/30 (87%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 3228,03
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 2879,62
Time on the ground 413 s
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 10/22 (45%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 720,19
Clinch Damage 229,87
Ground Damage 274,7
Time on the ground 400 s