HFL #29 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allen LeFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonis Skayias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen LeFleur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

LeFleur
vs
Skayias

174 cm
35
165 lbs
25 - 11 - 0

182 cm
29
171 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen LeFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonis Skayias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeFleur throws a sloppy head kick
and Skayias counters with a leg kick.
Skayias moves to clinch but LeFleur breaks away
and LeFleur counters with a nice body shot.
LeFleur throws a looping overhand right but Skayias ducks down to avoid it.
Skayias is looking to clinch.
LeFleur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skayias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skayias tries to clinch there but LeFleur circles away.
LeFleur tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skayias!
A punch combination from Skayias misses.
Skayias wants to clinch.
As Skayias backs away, LeFleur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skayias at a distance.
Skayias tries to clinch up.
It looked like LeFleur was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Skayias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from LeFleur misses.
A shot to the liver by LeFleur. Beautiful body shot.
LeFleur scores with a jab to the body.
LeFleur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skayias throws a series of punches but LeFleur avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skayias.

Skayias moves into the clinch.
A short right from Skayias.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

LeFleur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Skayias checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Skayias closes the distance and clinches.

LeFleur breaks the clinch.
Skayias gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Skayias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skayias blocks a head kick by LeFleur.
A little jabbing left from Skayias on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skayias lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LeFleur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LeFleur misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur throws a head kick that misses
enabling Skayias to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from LeFleur misses the target.
Skayias unleashes a big counter combination but LeFleur bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
LeFleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skayias tries to clinch but LeFleur moves out of range.
LeFleur takes a swing at Skayias's ribcage but misses.
Skayias avoids the head kick by LeFleur.
Skayias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LeFleur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
LeFleur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skayias stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
LeFleur misses with a two punch combination.
LeFleur throws a lazy right hand but Skayias sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skayias throws a hook but LeFleur avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LeFleur gets tackled into the cage by Skayias. Skayias maintains the clinch.

LeFleur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeFleur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Skayias.
LeFleur throws a body shot but no joy.
Skayias scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skayias wants to clinch.
LeFleur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Allen LeFleur will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Skayias tries to clinch up.
Skayias tries to clinch but LeFleur moves out of range.
LeFleur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skayias manages to avoid it.

Skayias drives through and clinches with LeFleur against the cage.
Skayias prevents LeFleur from breaking the clinch.
Skayias misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeFleur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LeFleur blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Skayias.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

LeFleur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skayias lands a jab to the nose.

Skayias gets a clinch.
LeFleur has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skayias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
LeFleur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skayias fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen LeFleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skayias tries to clinch but LeFleur is having none of it.
LeFleur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skayias manages to avoid it.
Skayias throws a nice looking combination but LeFleur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skayias has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LeFleur finds it's way round the side to connect with Skayias's head.
Skayias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeFleur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen LeFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skayias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeFleur.

Skayias takes the fight into the clinch.
Skayias swings wildly with an uppercut but LeFleur uses good head movement to avoid it.

LeFleur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeFleur is looking to land body kicks.
Skayias jabs LeFleur to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skayias clinches.

Skayias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LeFleur drops Skayias with a huge uppercut! Skayias drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. LeFleur is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allen LeFleur!
Allen LeFleur bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Habana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Domingo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Habana
vs
Domingo

191 cm
33
203 lbs
18 - 11 - 1

188 cm
30
200 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Habana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domingo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Habana.
Habana tried to score with a low kick but Domingo checks it.
Habana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Domingo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bryan Habana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Habana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Habana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Domingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Habana.
Domingo throws a leg kick which misses Habana's front leg but catches the back leg as Habana tries to avoid it.
Domingo throws a hook to the side of Habana's head but Habana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Habana was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Habana gets a clinch.
Habana tries to land a knee to the head but Domingo blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habana trying to land knees to the body.
Domingo blocks an elbow strike from Habana.
Domingo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Habana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Domingo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Domingo misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Habana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Domingo's defenses.

It looks like Jorge Domingo has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Habana.
Domingo taking a breather.
Habana misses with an elbow strike.
Domingo stalls.
Domingo slowing the pace effectively.
Domingo taking a breather.
Habana has Domingo pressed against the cage, preventing Domingo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Habana lands a body shot in the clinch.

Habana manages to break the clinch.
Habana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Domingo misses with a wild body shot.
Habana slips under a jab.
Habana tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Domingo is able to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo drops his hands momentarily and Habana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Habana ducks under a wild hook from Domingo.
Habana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Domingo misses with an uppercut. Habana saw that one coming.
Habana tries to clinch but Domingo moves out of range.
Habana walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Domingo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Habana connects with a solid leg kick.
Domingo throws an off balance right hand
letting Habana counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Habana. That's going to slow Domingo down.
Habana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Habana misses with a body kick.
Habana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Domingo lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Habana on the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Habana checks a leg kick.
Habana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Domingo's calf.
Domingo swats away the attempt to clinch by Habana.
Domingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Habana wants to clinch.
Habana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Domingo.
A telegraphed right hand from Domingo misses the target.
Domingo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Habana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Domingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Habana.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Domingo to score with a decent uppercut.
Habana throws a sloppy head kick and Domingo moves out of range easily.
Habana walks into a stiff left hand from Domingo.
Habana misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Domingo.
Habana slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Habana moves away from the strike by Domingo.
Habana attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Domingo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Domingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Domingo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Habana. Habana obviously looking to wear him down.
Habana staying out of range there.
Habana fires out a quick counter leg kick but Domingo just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorge Domingo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Domingo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Habana tries a head kick but it misses.
Habana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Habana misses
and Domingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domingo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Habana to counter with a crisp jab.
Habana takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Habana misses with a leg kick.

Habana clinches with his opponent.
Domingo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Habana lands a knee to the head.
Habana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Habana throws an elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domingo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Domingo avoids the elbow strike from Habana, against the cage.
Domingo digs a right hand into Habana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Habana's gas tank.
Habana keeps control of Domingo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo lands a hook that snaps the head of Habana backwards.
Domingo tries to work over Habana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Habana leaning against his opponent.

Domingo breaks from the clinch.
Habana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Domingo throws out the jab.
Habana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Domingo tries to work over Habana's front leg with a kick but Habana checks it.
Habana ducks under a wild hook from Domingo.
A jab from Domingo misses.
Habana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Habana tries to clinch up but Domingo circles away and keeps his distance.

Habana closes the distance and clinches.
Domingo lands a hook that snaps the head of Habana backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Domingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Habana throws a body punch but Domingo moves out of range.
Habana staying out of range there.
Domingo throws a hook but Habana blocks it.
Domingo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Habana checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the liver by Domingo. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Domingo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Domingo.
Habana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Domingo.
Habana looks to throw the jab but Domingo is out of range.
Habana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Habana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Habana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Domingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Habana.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habana is looking to clinch.
Domingo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A good leg kick by Habana.
A bone on bone clash there as Habana blocks the leg kick.
Domingo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Habana throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Habana tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Domingo counters with a straight right hand.
Domingo lands a nice shot that snaps Habana's head back.
Jorge Domingo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Domingo throws a solid leg kick but Habana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Domingo.
Habana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Domingo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Habana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Domingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Domingo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Habana with a body shot.
Habana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Habana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Habana moves away from the strike by Domingo.
Domingo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Habana's hands.
Habana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Domingo tenderised Habana's leg. Habana is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Domingo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Habana slips a straight right by Domingo.
Habana quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Habana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Domingo circles away quickly and effectively.
Habana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Habana misses with a leg kick.
Domingo misses with a straight right.
Habana connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Domingo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorge Domingo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Domingo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Habana on the side of the head.
Domingo thumps Habana with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Domingo. Habana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Domingo loads up on a big right hand but Habana slips the punch.
Domingo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Domingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Habana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Domingo takes a step back to recover.
Domingo misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Habana dodges the punch combination from Domingo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habana misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Domingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Domingo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Habana. Habana obviously looking to wear him down.
Habana throws a leg kick that is checked
and Domingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Habana scores with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo thows a leg kick but Habana checks it
and Habana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Habana misses with a low kick.
Habana cracks the inside of Domingo's front leg.
Habana tries to work over Domingo's front leg with a kick but Domingo checks it.
Domingo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Domingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Domingo throws a series of punches but Habana avoids them all with ease.
Domingo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Domingo misses with a looping right.
Habana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Habana misses.
Domingo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Habana lands a leg kick that knocks Domingo off balance momentarily.
Habana moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo throws an overhand right that lands on Habana's shoulder, as Habana tries to avoid the shot.
Habana throws a head kick that misses.
Habana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Habana throws a leg kick but Domingo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Domingo throws an overhand right that lands on Habana's shoulder, as Habana tries to avoid the shot.
Domingo misses with an uppercut. Habana saw that one coming.
It looked like Habana was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Domingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Habana throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Domingo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domingo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Habana blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Habana.
Bryan Habana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domingo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Domingo tries to work over Habana's front leg with a kick but Habana checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habana lands with a slapping head kick.
Habana tries to land a body kick
and Domingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Domingo scores with a hook to the body. Habana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Domingo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Habana moves out of range of the leg kick from Domingo.
Habana misses with a leg kick
enabling Domingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Habana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Habana tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Habana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Habana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Domingo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Habana misses with a head kick.
Habana misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Domingo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Habana connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Habana.
Domingo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Domingo jabs Habana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Habana throws a lazy head kick
and Habana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Domingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Habana is looking to counter with a body kick.
Habana misses with a kick to the body.
Habana looks to land a combination. Domingo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Domingo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Habana throws a right hand that misses
and Domingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Domingo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Habana.
Domingo throws a right hand that misses
and Habana counters with a slapping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Domingo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Domingo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Domingo!
Jorge Domingo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sisa Yiftos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Rubey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yiftos
vs
Rubey

200 cm
29
275 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

200 cm
29
270 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sisa Yiftos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Rubey!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yiftos was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubey.
Rubey lands with a good body shot.
Yiftos throws a lazy right hand but Rubey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yiftos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yiftos misses with an uppercut. Rubey saw that one coming.
Yiftos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yiftos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubey was well out of range. Poor timing from Yiftos.
Rubey stuns Yiftos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yiftos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rubey momentarily.

It looks like Chris Rubey has been cut.

Yiftos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yiftos wants to break free but Rubey has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yiftos prevents a body shot from Rubey.
Rubey tries to stall but Yiftos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yiftos can't get the takedown.
Rubey misses with the head strike.
Yiftos lands a hook that snaps the head of Rubey backwards.
Yiftos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rubey gets through Yiftos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yiftos is looking to break free of the clinch but Rubey has double underhooks.
Rubey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rubey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yiftos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rubey.
Yiftos has had enough of the clinch but Rubey keeps him there for the moment.
Yiftos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rubey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yiftos.

Yiftos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rubey lands with a straight right. Yiftos didn't see that one coming.
Rubey blocks a head kick by Yiftos.
Yiftos misses the jab.

Yiftos rushes Rubey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Yiftos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubey connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubey lands a head kick. Yiftos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yiftos misses the shot to the body.
Rubey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yiftos dives in for a single leg takedown but Rubey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisa Yiftos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yiftos throws a lazy right hand but Rubey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubey works Yiftos's body with a nice hook.
Rubey misses with an uppercut. Yiftos saw that one coming.
Yiftos just misses with a punch to the body.
Yiftos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubey punishes Yiftos's body with a nice straight punch.
Rubey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rubey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Yiftos closes the distance and clinches.
Rubey is struggling to control the position.
Rubey lands a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rubey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rubey is looking for a takedown.

Yiftos manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubey wants to clinch up but Yiftos keeps it at a distance.
Rubey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yiftos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Rubey misses.
Yiftos shoots for a takedown but Rubey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rubey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rubey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rubey throws a jab but it's blocked by Yiftos.
Rubey lands with a cross.

Yiftos is rocked!
Rubey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Yiftos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rubey avoids the body shot from Yiftos.
Yiftos seems to have got his legs back now.
Rubey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yiftos misses with an uppercut.
And Rubey tries to counter it with a takedown but Yiftos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yiftos misses with a few strikes there.
Rubey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yiftos misses with a lunging right hand
and Rubey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Yiftos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rubey to the ground. Yiftos is now in Rubey's guard.
Yiftos is breathing heavily.
Rubey is trying to hold Yiftos in close to prevent damage but Yiftos has managed to pass into half guard.
Rubey wants to control but Yiftos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rubey is staying active underneath Yiftos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rubey is looking to improve his position.
Rubey moves into full guard.
Yiftos wants to control from the top but Rubey keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rubey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Rubey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Rubey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Yiftos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yiftos defending well as Rubey loads up on a big left hand.
Yiftos slips a jab and a cross from Rubey.
Rubey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yiftos under the eye.

Yiftos has closed the distance and engaged Rubey in a clinch.
Rubey pushes Yiftos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rubey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chris Rubey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rubey misses with a punch to the body.
Rubey trying to land knees to the body.
Yiftos can't get the takedown.
Rubey keeps control of Yiftos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yiftos is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisa Yiftos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubey presses Yiftos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rubey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yiftos's elbow.

Rubey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rubey trying to control the position from guard on top but Yiftos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubey preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubey trying to control but Yiftos is working from the bottom.
Yiftos wants to sweep but no luck.
Rubey looking to pass the guard.
Rubey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yiftos working a defensive guard here.
Rubey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rubey advances position into side control!

Rubey is trying to get an arm triangle but Yiftos is defending well.
Yiftos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rubey off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rubey is having to fend off submission attempts from Yiftos, who is looking to sink in the choke. Yiftos doesn't have the hooks in though and Rubey manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Rubey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rubey stands up over Yiftos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rubey with a nice head shot there.
Rubey passes Yiftos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yiftos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yiftos moves into full guard.
Chris Rubey has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubey wants to control from the top but Yiftos keeps moving.
Rubey scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yiftos is on top in guard.

Yiftos trying to control but Rubey is working from the bottom.

Rubey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rubey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yiftos wants to pass the guard but Rubey is keeping the position.
Yiftos won't allow Rubey to sweep him here.
Yiftos tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubey is retaining full guard.
Rubey is trying to control the position but Yiftos postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yiftos preventing the sweep.
Yiftos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rubey tries to buck Yiftos off but Yiftos is having none of it.
Rubey struggling a bit here.

Yiftos tries for a kimura but Rubey is defending well.
Yiftos tries to advance position but instead Rubey slips a leg back in to half guard.
Rubey preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Rubey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Rubey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Yiftos.
Rubey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yiftos tries to clinch up but Rubey circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rubey dodges the punch combination from Yiftos.
Rubey slips under a jab.
Rubey tries to move into range but Yiftos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rubey misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yiftos misses with a series of wild punches.
Rubey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rubey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yiftos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rubey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rubey.
Rubey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yiftos defends it well.
Rubey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yiftos if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick misses from Yiftos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yiftos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rubey. Rubey obviously looking to wear him down.
Yiftos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A swing and a miss from Yiftos.
Rubey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yiftos swats away the attempt to clinch by Rubey.
Yiftos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rubey defends it nicely.
Rubey throws a looping overhand right but Yiftos ducks down to avoid it.
Rubey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yiftos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yiftos moves away from the strike by Rubey.
Yiftos misses with a lunging right hand
and Rubey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yiftos lands with a hook. Rubey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That has opened up Chris Rubey's cut even more.

Yiftos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yiftos trying to control the position but Rubey is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubey is looking for a sweep.
Rubey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yiftos is trying to control the action in half guard but Rubey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Yiftos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rubey gets full guard.
Yiftos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rubey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Yiftos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rubey dives on top into guard.

Rubey stays in close to Yiftos's body and controls the position.
Yiftos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sisa Yiftos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Yiftos is looking for a kimura here.

Yiftos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sisa Yiftos.
I think Rubey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Rubey!
Chris Rubey really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Lacroix acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Armstrong
vs
Lacroix

180 cm
27
179 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

186 cm
30
176 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Lacroix!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Lacroix.
Lacroix throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Armstrong feinted with a counter takedown.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacroix lands a lovely overhand right.
Armstrong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lacroix circles away.
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Armstrong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lacroix. That one must have hurt.
A big right from Armstrong misses.
Lacroix goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacroix wants to counter the offense by Armstrong and move into the clinch position.
Armstrong scores with a three punch combo!
Lacroix lands a high kick!

It looks like Nathaniel Armstrong has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lacroix as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lacroix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lacroix walks into a straight right hand from Armstrong.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Lacroix.
Armstrong shoots for a takedown but Lacroix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Armstrong misses with a right hand
and Lacroix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lacroix, right into the meat.
Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Armstrong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lacroix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lacroix lands a right hook to the body.
Armstrong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacroix throws a solid leg kick but Armstrong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lacroix.
Armstrong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Armstrong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lacroix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a hook. Lacroix ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacroix misses the target.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lacroix, right into the meat.
Lacroix checks a low kick from Armstrong.
Lacroix tries a quick counter leg kick but Armstrong is wise to it.

Armstrong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lacroix to the ground. Armstrong is now in Lacroix's guard.
Lacroix keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Lacroix wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacroix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lacroix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armstrong trying to control but Lacroix is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lacroix is trying to control the position but Armstrong postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lacroix is on top in guard.

Armstrong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lacroix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lacroix stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Armstrong has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Lacroix manages to get his head free but now Armstrong has transitioned to an armbar! Lacroix grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Armstrong! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathaniel Armstrong!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Takano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Law might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to K.C.S.. Marshall Law has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Law
vs
Takano

179 cm
28
152 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

169 cm
26
146 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marshall Law!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuki Takano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takano misses with a body kick.
Law paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Law on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takano. Takano obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy body kick from Law
and Takano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Law misses the target.
Law misses the jab.
Law checks the leg kick.
Law is looking to clinch but Takano is avoiding it.
Takano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Takano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Law digs a good body shot into Takano's ribs.
Takano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Law changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Law as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Takano finds it's way through Law's defenses.

Law moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
Law can't find room to land a body shot as Takano controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Law.
Law being controlled against the cage.
Law throws a head punch that misses.

Takano manages to break the clinch.
Law checks a low kick from Takano.
Law connects with a jab.
Takano throws a leg kick which misses Law's front leg but catches the back leg as Law tries to avoid it.
Takano defending well as Law loads up on a big left hand.
Law lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takano throws a head kick that misses.
Law blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Takano misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Law.
Takano feints and then cracks Law's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Law down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law misses with a low kick as Takano jumps back.
Takano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Takano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takano jabs at Law's body.
Takano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Law. Takano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Law misses with an uppercut.
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takano scores with the left hand. Law knows he should have avoided that one.
A left and a right from Law both land. Nice combination.
Takano scores with a shot to the body.

Law instigates a clinch.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Law misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law digs a right hand underneath Takano's ribcage. Takano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takano lands a nice shot to the body.
Law tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Takano.
A right hand to the body from Law.
A right handed body shot lands from Law.
Takano scores with a shoulder strike.
Takano tries a body shot but Law blocks it.
Takano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Law tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takano is trying to break the clinch but Law is controlling him.
Law misses with the head strike.
Takano misses with a punch to the body.
Takano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Takano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Takano fails to land.

Law breaks from the clinch.
Law stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takano.
Law misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Law connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Law lands with a good body shot.
Law connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takano momentarily.
Law takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Law avoids a kick to the body.
Law fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takano manages to avoid it.
Takano feints the counter takedown.
Law misses with a hook to the body

and Takano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Law's guard.
Takano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Law working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marshall Law will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Law scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Law on the side of the head.
Takano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Law. That did some damage!
Takano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Law's head backwards.
Law bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Law swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Law is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Law tries to clinch but Takano moves out of range.
Law steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takano. That one must have hurt.
Takano throws a leg kick which misses Law's front leg but catches the back leg as Law tries to avoid it.
Law tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Takano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano tries to pass to full mount but Law defends it.

Law has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Takano is on him like a limpet, forcing Law back against the cage.
Law tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Law tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takano's elbow.
Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Law can't find room to land a body shot as Takano controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Takano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marshall Law has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Law misses with a punch to the body.
Takano working aggressively here.
Takano throws a punch but it's blocked by Law.
Takano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Law working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Law.
Takano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Law or not.
Law working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law has Takano pushed against the cage.
Takano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Law lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Law takes a shot to the head.
Law is struggling to control the position.
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Law lands with a right to the head.
Takano is leaning against Law and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Law blocks an uppercut.
Law lands a nice uppercut.
Takano takes a shot to the head.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Takano blocking some punches.
Takano blocking some punches.
Takano is trying to break the clinch but Law has him pressed against the cage.
Law goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Takano manages to break the clinch.
Law looks to land a right hand but Takano moved out of range.
Law fails with an attempt to clinch.
Law scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Takano.
Takano throws a series of punches but Law avoids them all with ease.
Takano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Law is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takano ducks under a wild hook from Law.
Takano tries to land a front kick but Law steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Law jabs at Takano's body.
Law lands a head shot.
Takano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A shot to the liver by Law. Beautiful body shot.
Law misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takano throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Law walks into a stiff left hand from Takano.
Takano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Law.
Law misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yuki Takano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Takano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Law.
Law walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takano.
Takano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Law's calf.
Law lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takano at a distance.

Law closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Law.
Law controlling the action here for a moment.
Law misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takano misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takano struggles to land a body shot inside as Law controls his hands.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Law's elbow.
Takano tries to work over Law's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Law can't find room to land a body shot as Takano controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Law blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Law can't find room to land a body shot as Takano controls the action.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Takano avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
Law misses with some punches.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Law fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Law swings wildly with an uppercut but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takano lands a right hand.
Takano tries to throw a body punch but Law avoids it by throwing Takano back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takano.
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takano blocks a body shot from Law.
Law misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Law working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Takano - that landed with a thud.
Takano blocking some punches.
Law swings wildly with an uppercut but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Law.
Law wants to stall.
Law misses with some punches.
Takano scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano tries to work over Law's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Takano.
Takano lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law cracks Takano with a nice body shot.
Takano stalling in the clinch but Law improves position.

Takano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takano, right into the meat.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takano throws a big shot that misses.
Law moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takano thumps Law with a low kick.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Law scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Law tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takano was well out of range. Poor timing from Law.
Law tries to move into range but Takano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Law. Takano does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law feints and then cracks Takano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takano down.
Law tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takano slips a jab from Law.
Takano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Law.
Law lunges at Takano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takano's hand.
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takano scores with a leg kick.
Takano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Law thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Law.
Takano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Law jabs Takano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Law misses the shot to the body.
Yuki Takano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takano thuds his right hand into Law's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuki Takano really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Law looks to throw the jab but Takano is out of range.
Law looks to land a left hand but Takano moved out of range nicely.
Law tries to move into range but Takano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Law walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
Law throws a leg kick
and Takano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Law misses with a body shot.
Law misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Law throws a series of punches but Takano moves out of range.
Law misses with a low kick as Takano jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law misses the shot to the body.
Law throws a right hand that misses
and Takano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Law's head backwards.
Law throws a head kick but Takano moves out of range.
Takano lunges at Law with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Law's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano is looking to slow Law down with leg kicks.
Law misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Law. Those never looked like landing.
Law takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takano.
Law misses with a head kick.
Law takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Law is rocked!

Law closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Law is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takano lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Takano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.

Takano breaks the clinch.
Takano cracks Law with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Law falls to his knees and Takano doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuki Takano!
Yuki Takano is the new featherweight champion!
Yuki Takano decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.