Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2018 17:41:34 GMT -5
Max Holloway looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Ferocious staredown by Torres while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Holloway jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Max Holloway pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Holloway takes a break to breathe while holding Miguel Torres.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Torres is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Miguel Torres
Torres is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Miguel Torres
Torres launches a hook to the body
Bang! Holloway stops that one with his ribs!
Torres avoids a dangerous strike from Holloway
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Max Holloway moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Holloway is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Max Holloway looks to pass to mount...
Holloway slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Miguel Torres.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres 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 Miguel Torres
As the fight continues it seems that Miguel Torres is taking the best of the fight.
Miguel Torres 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 1:50 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Torres is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Miguel Torres tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Max Holloway regains full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Torres is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Max Holloway holds Miguel Torres and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Max Holloway tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Some nice shots from Miguel Torres
miss their mark.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Holloway launches a hook to the body
Bang! Torres stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Torres's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Holloway showing excellent timing, blasts Miguel Torres with a right hand.
Great hook by Max Holloway! Miguel Torres is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Chin
Holloway is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Torres tries to hit Max Holloway with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Holloway dodges that
Holloway is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway creates space and allows Miguel Torres to stand up.
Torres climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Holloway works on the ground with his fingers over Torres's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Torres tries to escape from the closed guard
Torres succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Torres is in open guard over Holloway... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Holloway rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Holloway attempts a triangle from bottom! Miguel Torres slips out. Holloway quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Miguel Torres slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Holloway won't budge, forcing Torres to pull guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
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 Torres
Holloway positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Torres's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Holloway misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Torres tries to close his guard around Holloway
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in open guard over Torres
Holloway breaths deeply while on the ground
Max Holloway is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Holloway
He is not able to do it
Max Holloway is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Holloway
He succeeds!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Max Holloway cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Holloway tries to escape from the closed guard
Holloway succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Holloway, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Miguel Torres attempts to cut off Holloway with punches
Holloway avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Max Holloway is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Holloway moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Miguel Torres breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Holloway holds Miguel Torres's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Torres tries to escape from closed guard...
Holloway waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miguel Torres! He is reversed and nor Max Holloway is on half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over Torres
Holloway launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Torres is covering himself! Holloway tries to force the situation and Torres clumsily gives his back!
Holloway is in rear mount over Torres
Torres has Holloway controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Holloway is unable to move under Torres control.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
Torres looks to be in very good shape.
Holloway is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Max Holloway is looking to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Miguel Torres has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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.
Holloway looks to be in very good shape.
Holloway studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Max Holloway closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Holloway and Torres circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Torres's chin
As the fight continues it seems that Max Holloway is taking the best of the fight.
Holloway launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Torres's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Max Holloway for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Torres time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Holloway throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Max Holloway!
Torres ducks under...
Miguel Torres tries a middle kick
Holloway blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Torres's chin
Max Holloway swings...
hard impact to Torres's face!
Brilliant combination from Max Holloway
that forces Torres to try and defend better.
The two exchange wildly
Holloway is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Max Holloway jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Body kick by Max Holloway...
just grazes his opponent.
Torres steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Some nice shots from Miguel Torres
miss their mark.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres 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
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Holloway
Torres shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Holloway pushes Miguel Torres forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
Torres attempts a triangle from bottom! Max Holloway slips out. Torres quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Max Holloway slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Holloway launches a kick to Torres's thigh
Torres checks that kick!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
Holloway tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Torres leans and gets Max Holloway's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Holloway misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Holloway is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Torres suddenly holds Max Holloway's arm and tries an armbar!
Holloway can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Miguel Torres!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Torres begins to launch a barrage of punches over Holloway
this is getting worse and worse for Holloway
Holloway's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Mouth
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Max Holloway didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Torres blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Miguel Torres pushes Max Holloway against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Torres jumps and tries to free his leg! Holloway doesn't allow this but Miguel Torres is able to get half guard here.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Torres is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over Torres
Torres looks to be in very good shape.
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
Holloway is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Miguel Torres throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Holloway breaks the lock showing some skills...
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Miguel Torres tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Holloway is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Holloway
Torres shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Holloway's eyes...
Holloway's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Holloway's eyes...
That North South Choke looks tight...
Holloway pushes Miguel Torres forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
Holloway is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Max Holloway efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Max Holloway gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Miguel Torres pushes Max Holloway down and prevents his attempts to escape
Torres is trying to counter now!
Miguel Torres takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Max Holloway shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Holloway Hyper-extended his left arm
Torres is locking that Americana...
Max Holloway breaks that americana attempt!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Max Holloway gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
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
Torres tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Max Holloway didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Torres tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Holloway
Holloway reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Torres blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Holloway
Torres sits over his knees and pushes away Holloway's leg!
Miguel Torres is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Max Holloway
Miguel Torres looks to mount Max Holloway...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres rolls him over and takes his back!
Torres is in rear mount over Holloway
Holloway has given his back to Miguel Torres who is trying to get one hook in!
Miguel Torres has one hook in!
Torres is in rear mount over Holloway with one hook in
Miguel Torres tries to get his arm under Max Holloway's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Max Holloway's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Max Holloway easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Torres is in rear mount over Holloway with one hook in
Holloway is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Holloway holds Miguel Torres's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Max Holloway tries a kimura
Torres breaks the lock.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Miguel Torres.
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Round 4
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A left hook from Holloway
falls short.
Torres is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Max Holloway
Miguel Torres looks to mount Max Holloway...
Max Holloway takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Torres tries to move to full mount
Torres's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Torres breaths deeply while on the ground
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
1:04 Round 4 and Torres is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Holloway is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some nice shots from Miguel Torres
that stun Holloway.
Solid low kick from Miguel Torres.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Holloway begins to launch a barrage of punches over Torres
this is getting worse and worse for Torres
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Torres breaks the closed guard of Max Holloway and moves to half guard
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to show some ground skills
Max Holloway put Torres in half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Holloway
Max Holloway launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Holloway from the side mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Max Holloway
Miguel Torres goes for an americana!
Holloway breaks free.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Max Holloway
Torres shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Holloway pushes Miguel Torres forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
Holloway is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Torres catch Max Holloway's left arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Holloway's eyes...
Holloway struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Max Holloway holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Max Holloway efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres rolls him over and takes his back!
Torres is in rear mount over Holloway
Holloway has given his back to Miguel Torres who is trying to get one hook in!
Holloway struggles in the ground trying to break Torres's control
Holloway tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Holloway has Torres controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Torres is unable to move under Holloway control.
Torres is in rear mount over Holloway
Holloway has Torres controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Torres is unable to move under Holloway control.
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Holloway locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Miguel Torres unil he can pull his arm free! Torres lost his dominant position.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
Holloway is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Holloway tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Max Holloway! He is reversed and nor Miguel Torres is on half guard!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Max Holloway moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Holloway goes to the body...
He punishes Torres's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Miguel Torres launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Holloway's arms.
Holloway moves backwards and Miguel Torres is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Miguel Torres 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
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Holloway fires low kicks
punishing Torres's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Max Holloway is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Max Holloway's guard...
Miguel Torres is in Holloway open guard now
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Miguel Torres is cooling the fight on the ground
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Torres is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miguel Torres fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Holloway
Max Holloway is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Holloway
Miguel Torres isolates Max Holloway's right arm looking for an armbar...
Max Holloway manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
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.
Miguel Torres goes with a looping right hand while Max Holloway jumps back and jabs
Holloway seems staggered and Miguel Torres runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Torres looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Max Holloway's punches
Holloway is on the receiving end of a great combo by Torres.
Holloway's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres 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
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Torres is in open guard over Holloway... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Holloway rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Holloway climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Holloway is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Torres tries to hit Max Holloway with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Holloway steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Holloway hyper-extended his left leg
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Torres climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Holloway throws a low kick
Miguel Torres blocks.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Max Holloway!
Torres is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Max Holloway tries a hook to the body
but Torres manages to dodge it
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Holloway has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
High kick from Max Holloway!
He misses narrowly!
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Miguel Torres
makes Holloway stumble back!
Torres goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Torres launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Holloway!
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Holloway leads with a punch
Miguel Torres avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Max Holloway!
Torres ducks under...
Holloway is swinging for the fences!
Torres backpedals and creates space. Max Holloway is asking him if he is going to fight!
Holloway misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Torres is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Max Holloway
Deep breaths from Max Holloway who tries a hammer punch to Torres's ribs.
Torres blocks those punches
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Max Holloway
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
Torres slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Max Holloway.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Max Holloway efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Miguel Torres throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Torres is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Torres is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Holloway's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Holloway's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Holloway's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Holloway's eyes...
Holloway breaks the lock showing some skills...
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Miguel Torres by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 23/34 (68%)
Kicks 4/7 (57%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 823 s
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 17/48 (35%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/16 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 862 s
Ooooooohhh.....
Also, you could see the pain reflected in Holloway's eyes...
Ferocious staredown by Torres while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Holloway jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Max Holloway pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Holloway takes a break to breathe while holding Miguel Torres.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Torres is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Miguel Torres
Torres is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Miguel Torres
Torres launches a hook to the body
Bang! Holloway stops that one with his ribs!
Torres avoids a dangerous strike from Holloway
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Max Holloway moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Holloway is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Max Holloway looks to pass to mount...
Holloway slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Miguel Torres.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres 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 Miguel Torres
As the fight continues it seems that Miguel Torres is taking the best of the fight.
Miguel Torres 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 1:50 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Torres is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Miguel Torres tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Max Holloway regains full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Torres is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Max Holloway holds Miguel Torres and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Max Holloway tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Some nice shots from Miguel Torres
miss their mark.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Holloway launches a hook to the body
Bang! Torres stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Torres's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Holloway showing excellent timing, blasts Miguel Torres with a right hand.
Great hook by Max Holloway! Miguel Torres is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Chin
Holloway is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Torres tries to hit Max Holloway with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Holloway dodges that
Holloway is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway creates space and allows Miguel Torres to stand up.
Torres climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Holloway works on the ground with his fingers over Torres's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Torres tries to escape from the closed guard
Torres succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Torres is in open guard over Holloway... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Holloway rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Holloway attempts a triangle from bottom! Miguel Torres slips out. Holloway quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Miguel Torres slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Holloway won't budge, forcing Torres to pull guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
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 Torres
Holloway positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Torres's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Holloway misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Torres tries to close his guard around Holloway
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in open guard over Torres
Holloway breaths deeply while on the ground
Max Holloway is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Holloway
He is not able to do it
Max Holloway is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Holloway
He succeeds!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Max Holloway cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Holloway tries to escape from the closed guard
Holloway succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Holloway, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Miguel Torres attempts to cut off Holloway with punches
Holloway avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Max Holloway is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Holloway moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Miguel Torres breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Holloway holds Miguel Torres's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Torres tries to escape from closed guard...
Holloway waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miguel Torres! He is reversed and nor Max Holloway is on half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over Torres
Holloway launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Torres is covering himself! Holloway tries to force the situation and Torres clumsily gives his back!
Holloway is in rear mount over Torres
Torres has Holloway controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Holloway is unable to move under Torres control.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
Torres looks to be in very good shape.
Holloway is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Max Holloway is looking to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Miguel Torres has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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.
Holloway looks to be in very good shape.
Holloway studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Max Holloway closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Holloway and Torres circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Torres's chin
As the fight continues it seems that Max Holloway is taking the best of the fight.
Holloway launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Torres's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Max Holloway for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Torres time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Holloway throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Max Holloway!
Torres ducks under...
Miguel Torres tries a middle kick
Holloway blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Torres's chin
Max Holloway swings...
hard impact to Torres's face!
Brilliant combination from Max Holloway
that forces Torres to try and defend better.
The two exchange wildly
Holloway is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Max Holloway jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Body kick by Max Holloway...
just grazes his opponent.
Torres steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Some nice shots from Miguel Torres
miss their mark.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres 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
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Holloway
Torres shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Holloway pushes Miguel Torres forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
Torres attempts a triangle from bottom! Max Holloway slips out. Torres quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Max Holloway slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Holloway launches a kick to Torres's thigh
Torres checks that kick!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
Holloway tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Torres leans and gets Max Holloway's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Holloway misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Holloway is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Torres suddenly holds Max Holloway's arm and tries an armbar!
Holloway can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Miguel Torres!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Torres begins to launch a barrage of punches over Holloway
this is getting worse and worse for Holloway
Holloway's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Mouth
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Max Holloway didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Torres blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Miguel Torres pushes Max Holloway against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Torres jumps and tries to free his leg! Holloway doesn't allow this but Miguel Torres is able to get half guard here.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Torres is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over Torres
Torres looks to be in very good shape.
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
Holloway is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Miguel Torres throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Holloway breaks the lock showing some skills...
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Miguel Torres tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Holloway is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Holloway
Torres shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Holloway's eyes...
Holloway's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Holloway's eyes...
That North South Choke looks tight...
Holloway pushes Miguel Torres forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
Holloway is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Max Holloway efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Max Holloway gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Miguel Torres pushes Max Holloway down and prevents his attempts to escape
Torres is trying to counter now!
Miguel Torres takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Max Holloway shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Holloway Hyper-extended his left arm
Torres is locking that Americana...
Max Holloway breaks that americana attempt!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Max Holloway gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
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
Torres tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Max Holloway didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Torres tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Holloway
Holloway reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Torres blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Holloway
Torres sits over his knees and pushes away Holloway's leg!
Miguel Torres is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Max Holloway
Miguel Torres looks to mount Max Holloway...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres rolls him over and takes his back!
Torres is in rear mount over Holloway
Holloway has given his back to Miguel Torres who is trying to get one hook in!
Miguel Torres has one hook in!
Torres is in rear mount over Holloway with one hook in
Miguel Torres tries to get his arm under Max Holloway's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Max Holloway's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Max Holloway easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Torres is in rear mount over Holloway with one hook in
Holloway is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Holloway holds Miguel Torres's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Max Holloway tries a kimura
Torres breaks the lock.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Miguel Torres.
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Round 4
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A left hook from Holloway
falls short.
Torres is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Max Holloway
Miguel Torres looks to mount Max Holloway...
Max Holloway takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Torres tries to move to full mount
Torres's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Torres breaths deeply while on the ground
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
1:04 Round 4 and Torres is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Holloway is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some nice shots from Miguel Torres
that stun Holloway.
Solid low kick from Miguel Torres.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Holloway begins to launch a barrage of punches over Torres
this is getting worse and worse for Torres
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Torres breaks the closed guard of Max Holloway and moves to half guard
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to show some ground skills
Max Holloway put Torres in half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Holloway
Max Holloway launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Holloway from the side mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Max Holloway
Miguel Torres goes for an americana!
Holloway breaks free.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Max Holloway
Torres shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Holloway pushes Miguel Torres forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
Holloway is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Torres catch Max Holloway's left arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Holloway's eyes...
Holloway struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Max Holloway holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Max Holloway efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres rolls him over and takes his back!
Torres is in rear mount over Holloway
Holloway has given his back to Miguel Torres who is trying to get one hook in!
Holloway struggles in the ground trying to break Torres's control
Holloway tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Holloway has Torres controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Torres is unable to move under Holloway control.
Torres is in rear mount over Holloway
Holloway has Torres controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Torres is unable to move under Holloway control.
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Holloway locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Miguel Torres unil he can pull his arm free! Torres lost his dominant position.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Torres
Holloway is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Holloway tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Max Holloway! He is reversed and nor Miguel Torres is on half guard!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Max Holloway moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Holloway goes to the body...
He punishes Torres's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Miguel Torres launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Holloway's arms.
Holloway moves backwards and Miguel Torres is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Miguel Torres 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
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Holloway fires low kicks
punishing Torres's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Max Holloway is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Max Holloway's guard...
Miguel Torres is in Holloway open guard now
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Miguel Torres is cooling the fight on the ground
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Holloway
Torres is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miguel Torres fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Holloway
Max Holloway is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Holloway
Miguel Torres isolates Max Holloway's right arm looking for an armbar...
Max Holloway manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
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.
Miguel Torres goes with a looping right hand while Max Holloway jumps back and jabs
Holloway seems staggered and Miguel Torres runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Torres looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Max Holloway's punches
Holloway is on the receiving end of a great combo by Torres.
Holloway's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres 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
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Holloway
Torres is in open guard over Holloway... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Holloway rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Holloway climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Holloway is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Torres tries to hit Max Holloway with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Holloway steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Holloway hyper-extended his left leg
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Torres climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Holloway throws a low kick
Miguel Torres blocks.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Max Holloway!
Torres is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Max Holloway tries a hook to the body
but Torres manages to dodge it
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Holloway has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
High kick from Max Holloway!
He misses narrowly!
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Miguel Torres
makes Holloway stumble back!
Torres goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Torres launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Holloway!
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Holloway leads with a punch
Miguel Torres avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Max Holloway!
Torres ducks under...
Holloway is swinging for the fences!
Torres backpedals and creates space. Max Holloway is asking him if he is going to fight!
Holloway misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Torres is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Max Holloway
Deep breaths from Max Holloway who tries a hammer punch to Torres's ribs.
Torres blocks those punches
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Max Holloway
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
Torres slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Max Holloway.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Max Holloway efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Max Holloway
Miguel Torres throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Torres is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Torres is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Holloway's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Holloway's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Holloway's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Holloway's eyes...
Holloway breaks the lock showing some skills...
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Miguel Torres by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 23/34 (68%)
Kicks 4/7 (57%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 823 s
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 17/48 (35%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/16 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 862 s
Ooooooohhh.....
Also, you could see the pain reflected in Holloway's eyes...
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!