Post by The Sandman on Mar 30, 2021 22:47:01 GMT -5
Holloway enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Max Holloway is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Petr Yan looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Yan and Holloway circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
0:25 Round 1 and Holloway is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Max Holloway!
Yan is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A solid combination from Petr Yan
connects with Holloway.
Holloway decides to launch some tentative punches
Max Holloway takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Petr Yan tries a hook to the body
and hits Holloway's ribs hard
Petr Yan jabs at Holloway
hitting his chest.
Yan goes to the body...
He punishes Holloway's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
A punch from Petr Yan
grazes Holloway's left cheek.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Holloway and Yan circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway launches a rapid series of punches
taking Yan from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A solid combination from Petr Yan
connects with Holloway.
Petr Yan throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Holloway.
Holloway and Yan circle around the center of the cage.
Terrible one sided match... Holloway was not ready to fight a fighter of Petr Yan caliber.
Petr Yan fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Holloway's chin
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Several good body shots
land on Yan.
Tremendous strikes from Yan!
Some big punches are landing!
Yan is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Holloway is smart enough to block that one.
Holloway pushes Petr Yan and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and launches himself over Petr Yan
Great move by Holloway who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Petr Yan tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Holloway is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Yan takes a break to breathe while holding Max Holloway.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Holloway moves backwards and Petr Yan is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Petr Yan!
Holloway ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Max Holloway tries to bring the fight to the ground
Yan goes down.
Max Holloway is in open guard over Yan
Holloway moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Yan
Holloway has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Holloway works on the ground with his fingers over Yan's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Max Holloway is in half guard over Yan
Petr Yan launches a few punches to Holloway's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Holloway tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Petr Yan, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Max Holloway just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Yan may be in trouble!
Holloway studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Max Holloway paws at Yan.
Yan answers with solid punches!
Max Holloway tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Max Holloway who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Petr Yan pushes away Holloway trying to keep the fight at striking range
Holloway doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Petr Yan
The fighters are clinching.
Petr Yan tries to control Max Holloway in the clinch and use his dirty boxing
Yan pushes the back of Max Holloway's head with one hand and punches his head a few times with the other, that surely hurts him
Max Holloway tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Holloway circles out and slips free of Petr Yan's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Petr Yan just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Holloway may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Holloway is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Yan is smart enough to block that one.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Max Holloway!
Yan is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brilliant combination from Petr Yan
that forces Holloway to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Mouth
Holloway is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Yan launches a kick
but Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Yan and Holloway circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Petr Yan
makes Holloway stumble back!
Petr Yan takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice punch by Petr Yan
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Holloway's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Holloway pushes Petr Yan and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Petr Yan is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Holloway studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Petr Yan.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Yan and Holloway circle around the center of the cage.
Brutal combination from Max Holloway!
Yan moves aside and dodges.
Holloway misses a step and Petr Yan sees an opportunity to counter him!
Petr Yan launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Holloway's knee!
Yan avoids a dangerous strike from Holloway
and counters with a solid straight!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Yan moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Holloway decides to launch some tentative punches
Petr Yan takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Body kick by Max Holloway...
is blocked.
A right hand from Petr Yan
surprises Holloway!
Yan studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Petr Yan was tooling Max Holloway for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Max Holloway lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Max Holloway launches a body shot
Yan dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Yan moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Holloway studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Yan steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Max Holloway launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Yan's arms.
Holloway clumsily fails here and it's time for Petr Yan to fight back!
Petr Yan fires an unorthodox punch to Holloway's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Yan has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Petr Yan takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Petr Yan was tooling Max Holloway for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Max Holloway lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Max Holloway moves forward and launches a low kick.
Yan blocks that.
Max Holloway takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid shot from Petr Yan to the body.
Holloway didn't like that.
Several good body shots
land on Holloway.
Shovel hook by Petr Yan
tags Holloway.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Holloway launches a kick
but Petr Yan avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Petr Yan closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Holloway leads with a punch
Petr Yan avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Petr Yan
Good shot! Holloway has reasons to be worried.
Holloway's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Petr Yan fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Yan blocks that. He made it look easy!
Yan decides to launch some tentative punches
Petr Yan takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Petr Yan fires an unorthodox punch to Holloway's torso
that hits its mark.
Yan launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Good front kick from Yan!
Holloway stumbles backwards after that one!
Holloway seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Solid low kick from Petr Yan.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Holloway hyper-extended his left leg
Max Holloway charges at Yan throwing flurries left and right.
Petr Yan gets out of the way.
A right hand from Petr Yan
surprises Holloway!
Max Holloway seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Petr Yan!
Yan is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Holloway seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Yan moves forward looking for some action
Petr Yan shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Max Holloway pushes away Yan trying to keep the fight at striking range
Yan doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Max Holloway
Max Holloway seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Petr Yan!
The fighters are clinching.
Max Holloway's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Yan is throwing a flurry of punches!
Max Holloway just can't get away!
Max Holloway tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Yan is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Max Holloway seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Petr Yan!
The fighters are clinching.
Petr Yan was tooling Max Holloway for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Max Holloway lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Max Holloway slightly pushes Yan into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Petr Yan is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Yan pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Petr Yan!
Holloway is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Holloway.
Petr Yan's reflexes save him!
Petr Yan swings...
hard impact to Holloway's face!
Holloway has a small cut in his Right eye
Max Holloway seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Petr Yan!
Low kick by Petr Yan to maintain his distance.
That hits Max Holloway's ankle
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Petr Yan fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Yan studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Yan steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Petr Yan!
Holloway is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Yan decides to launch some tentative punches
Petr Yan takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Yan is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Yan moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Holloway looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Petr Yan's punches
Holloway is on the receiving end of a great combo by Yan.
Petr Yan fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Holloway's chin
Holloway's Chin is beginning to swell
Holloway seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Yan showing excellent timing, blasts Max Holloway with a right hand.
Great hook by Petr Yan! Max Holloway is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
That brutal impact left Holloway laid out on the mat! Petr Yan's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Petr Yan by KO (Punch) at 5:00 Round 4
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 24/54 (44%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 33 s
Statistics: Petr Yan
Punches 60/73 (82%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 33 s
Yan dominated this fight, and I don't even think he had to resort to illegal strikes!
Max Holloway is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Petr Yan looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Yan and Holloway circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
0:25 Round 1 and Holloway is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Max Holloway!
Yan is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A solid combination from Petr Yan
connects with Holloway.
Holloway decides to launch some tentative punches
Max Holloway takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Petr Yan tries a hook to the body
and hits Holloway's ribs hard
Petr Yan jabs at Holloway
hitting his chest.
Yan goes to the body...
He punishes Holloway's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
A punch from Petr Yan
grazes Holloway's left cheek.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Holloway and Yan circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway launches a rapid series of punches
taking Yan from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A solid combination from Petr Yan
connects with Holloway.
Petr Yan throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Holloway.
Holloway and Yan circle around the center of the cage.
Terrible one sided match... Holloway was not ready to fight a fighter of Petr Yan caliber.
Petr Yan fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Holloway's chin
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Several good body shots
land on Yan.
Tremendous strikes from Yan!
Some big punches are landing!
Yan is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Holloway is smart enough to block that one.
Holloway pushes Petr Yan and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and launches himself over Petr Yan
Great move by Holloway who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Petr Yan tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Holloway is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Yan takes a break to breathe while holding Max Holloway.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Holloway moves backwards and Petr Yan is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Petr Yan!
Holloway ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Max Holloway tries to bring the fight to the ground
Yan goes down.
Max Holloway is in open guard over Yan
Holloway moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Yan
Holloway has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Holloway works on the ground with his fingers over Yan's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Max Holloway is in half guard over Yan
Petr Yan launches a few punches to Holloway's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Holloway tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Petr Yan, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Max Holloway just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Yan may be in trouble!
Holloway studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Max Holloway paws at Yan.
Yan answers with solid punches!
Max Holloway tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Max Holloway who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Petr Yan pushes away Holloway trying to keep the fight at striking range
Holloway doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Petr Yan
The fighters are clinching.
Petr Yan tries to control Max Holloway in the clinch and use his dirty boxing
Yan pushes the back of Max Holloway's head with one hand and punches his head a few times with the other, that surely hurts him
Max Holloway tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Holloway circles out and slips free of Petr Yan's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Petr Yan just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Holloway may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Holloway is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Yan is smart enough to block that one.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Max Holloway!
Yan is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brilliant combination from Petr Yan
that forces Holloway to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Mouth
Holloway is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Yan launches a kick
but Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Yan and Holloway circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Petr Yan
makes Holloway stumble back!
Petr Yan takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice punch by Petr Yan
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Holloway's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Holloway pushes Petr Yan and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Petr Yan is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Holloway studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Petr Yan.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Yan and Holloway circle around the center of the cage.
Brutal combination from Max Holloway!
Yan moves aside and dodges.
Holloway misses a step and Petr Yan sees an opportunity to counter him!
Petr Yan launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Holloway's knee!
Yan avoids a dangerous strike from Holloway
and counters with a solid straight!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Yan moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Holloway decides to launch some tentative punches
Petr Yan takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Body kick by Max Holloway...
is blocked.
A right hand from Petr Yan
surprises Holloway!
Yan studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Petr Yan was tooling Max Holloway for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Max Holloway lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Max Holloway launches a body shot
Yan dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Yan moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Holloway studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Yan steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Max Holloway launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Yan's arms.
Holloway clumsily fails here and it's time for Petr Yan to fight back!
Petr Yan fires an unorthodox punch to Holloway's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Yan has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Petr Yan takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Petr Yan was tooling Max Holloway for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Max Holloway lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Max Holloway moves forward and launches a low kick.
Yan blocks that.
Max Holloway takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid shot from Petr Yan to the body.
Holloway didn't like that.
Several good body shots
land on Holloway.
Shovel hook by Petr Yan
tags Holloway.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Holloway launches a kick
but Petr Yan avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Petr Yan closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Holloway leads with a punch
Petr Yan avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Petr Yan
Good shot! Holloway has reasons to be worried.
Holloway's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Petr Yan fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Yan blocks that. He made it look easy!
Yan decides to launch some tentative punches
Petr Yan takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Petr Yan fires an unorthodox punch to Holloway's torso
that hits its mark.
Yan launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Good front kick from Yan!
Holloway stumbles backwards after that one!
Holloway seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Solid low kick from Petr Yan.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Holloway hyper-extended his left leg
Max Holloway charges at Yan throwing flurries left and right.
Petr Yan gets out of the way.
A right hand from Petr Yan
surprises Holloway!
Max Holloway seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Petr Yan!
Yan is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Holloway seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Yan moves forward looking for some action
Petr Yan shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Max Holloway pushes away Yan trying to keep the fight at striking range
Yan doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Max Holloway
Max Holloway seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Petr Yan!
The fighters are clinching.
Max Holloway's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Yan is throwing a flurry of punches!
Max Holloway just can't get away!
Max Holloway tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Yan is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Max Holloway seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Petr Yan!
The fighters are clinching.
Petr Yan was tooling Max Holloway for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Max Holloway lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Max Holloway slightly pushes Yan into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Petr Yan is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Yan pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Petr Yan!
Holloway is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Holloway.
Petr Yan's reflexes save him!
Petr Yan swings...
hard impact to Holloway's face!
Holloway has a small cut in his Right eye
Max Holloway seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Petr Yan!
Low kick by Petr Yan to maintain his distance.
That hits Max Holloway's ankle
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Petr Yan fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Yan studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Yan steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Petr Yan!
Holloway is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Yan decides to launch some tentative punches
Petr Yan takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Yan is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Yan moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Holloway looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Petr Yan's punches
Holloway is on the receiving end of a great combo by Yan.
Petr Yan fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Holloway's chin
Holloway's Chin is beginning to swell
Holloway seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Yan showing excellent timing, blasts Max Holloway with a right hand.
Great hook by Petr Yan! Max Holloway is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
That brutal impact left Holloway laid out on the mat! Petr Yan's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Petr Yan by KO (Punch) at 5:00 Round 4
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 24/54 (44%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 33 s
Statistics: Petr Yan
Punches 60/73 (82%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 33 s
Yan dominated this fight, and I don't even think he had to resort to illegal strikes!