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(Heavyweight) How Soon is Now defeated "Yoshihiro Takayama" by unanimous decision: 115-113, 115-113, 119-113.

Match Saturday, April 27, 2024

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 9 inches (175 centimeters) tall weighing in at 288 pounds (131 kilograms) is How Soon is Now!!

In this corner, standing 6 feet and 5 inches (196 centimeters) tall weighing in at 278 pounds (126 kilograms) is "Yoshihiro Takayama"!!

The referee for this bout will be Joe Cortez.

ROUND 1

How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yoshihiro Takayama backpedals and jabs.

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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yoshihiro Takayama pokes How Soon Is Now with a light jab to the chest.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now throws a barrage of blows to the chin, but Yoshihiro Takayama beats a hasty retreat.
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-How Soon Is Now probes with a pair of punches to the temple, but is ineffective.
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-How Soon Is Now paws a right jab to the mouth, but Yoshihiro Takayama stays away from it.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

How Soon is Now landed 5 of 25 punches, and "Yoshihiro Takayama" landed 7 of 7 punches.

How Soon is Now won the round 10-9

How Soon is Now is winning the fight 10-9


How Soon Is Now doesn't want to stop fighting!

Yoshihiro Takayama doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yoshihiro Takayama backpedals and jabs.

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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yoshihiro Takayama grazes How Soon Is Now with a flurry of painful punches to the stomach.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now attempts a straight right to the solar plexus, but to no avail.
Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now attacks with a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but Yoshihiro Takayama covers himself well.
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-How Soon Is Now fires a barrage of left punches to the stomach, but comes up empty.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

How Soon is Now landed 5 of 24 punches, and "Yoshihiro Takayama" landed 7 of 7 punches.

How Soon is Now won the round 10-9

How Soon is Now is winning the fight 20-18


How Soon Is Now doesn't want to stop fighting!

Yoshihiro Takayama doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 3

How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yoshihiro Takayama backpedals and jabs.

-How Soon Is Now tries to land a barrage of shots to the stomach, but Yoshihiro Takayama takes it in the forearms.
Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now attempts a pair of blows to the chest, but loses his balance.
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-How Soon Is Now attempts a flurry of left blows to the chest, but falls short.
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-How Soon Is Now attacks with a pair of punches to the stomach, but Yoshihiro Takayama hides behind his gloves.
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+Yoshihiro Takayama tosses a flurry of blows to the solar plexus.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

How Soon is Now landed 5 of 25 punches, and "Yoshihiro Takayama" landed 7 of 7 punches.

How Soon is Now won the round 10-9

How Soon is Now is winning the fight 30-27


How Soon Is Now doesn't want to stop fighting!

Yoshihiro Takayama doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 4

How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yoshihiro Takayama backpedals and jabs.

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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now lashes out with a roundhouse to the chest, but goes wide.
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+Yoshihiro Takayama annoys How Soon Is Now with a series of stinging punches to the solar plexus.
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-How Soon Is Now probes with a volley of blows to the stomach, but comes up empty.
Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now probes with a pair of punches to the ribs, but only hits air.
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-How Soon Is Now paws a pair of punches to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

How Soon is Now landed 5 of 23 punches, and "Yoshihiro Takayama" landed 6 of 8 punches.

How Soon is Now won the round 10-9

How Soon is Now is winning the fight 40-36


How Soon Is Now doesn't want to stop fighting!

Yoshihiro Takayama doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 5

How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yoshihiro Takayama backpedals and jabs.

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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now tries a barrage of shots to the stomach, but Yoshihiro Takayama backs out of it.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now lashes out with a pair of right punches to the chest, but to no avail.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Yoshihiro Takayama punches How Soon Is Now with a mean sweeping right to the stomach.
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-How Soon Is Now attempts a barrage of blows to the solar plexus, but Yoshihiro Takayama hides behind his gloves.
-How Soon Is Now charges with a series of left punches to the solar plexus, but Yoshihiro Takayama narrowly avoids it
+Yoshihiro Takayama nails How Soon Is Now with a volley of mean punches to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

How Soon is Now landed 5 of 25 punches, and "Yoshihiro Takayama" landed 12 of 17 punches.

How Soon is Now won the round 10-9

How Soon is Now is winning the fight 50-45


How Soon Is Now doesn't want to stop fighting!

Yoshihiro Takayama doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 6

How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yoshihiro Takayama backpedals and jabs.

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-How Soon Is Now throws a right hook to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yoshihiro Takayama stuns How Soon Is Now with a pair of punches to the chest.
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+Yoshihiro Takayama fires a flurry of punches to the solar plexus. How Soon Is Now falls against the ropes!
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now launches a pair of left blows to the stomach, but only hits air.
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-How Soon Is Now fires a barrage of punches to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

How Soon is Now landed 5 of 26 punches, and "Yoshihiro Takayama" landed 14 of 16 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

How Soon is Now is winning the fight 60-55


How Soon Is Now doesn't even want to rest!

Yoshihiro Takayama remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 7

How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yoshihiro Takayama backpedals and jabs.

-How Soon Is Now throws a barrage of shots to the chest, but flails uselessly.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
-How Soon Is Now fires a barrage of shots to the solar plexus, but misses.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yoshihiro Takayama wallops How Soon Is Now with a series of vicious punches to the stomach.
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-How Soon Is Now tries a barrage of punches to the chest, but goes wide.
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-How Soon Is Now lunges with a flurry of right punches to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The fighters eye each other warily.

BELL

According to the commentator:

How Soon is Now landed 5 of 24 punches, and "Yoshihiro Takayama" landed 11 of 14 punches.

How Soon is Now won the round 10-9

How Soon is Now is winning the fight 70-64


How Soon Is Now doesn't even want to rest!

Yoshihiro Takayama remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 8

How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yoshihiro Takayama backpedals and jabs.

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+Yoshihiro Takayama tosses a jab to the solar plexus.
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+How Soon Is Now annoys Yoshihiro Takayama with a flurry of light shots to the head.
+Yoshihiro Takayama tags How Soon Is Now with a flurry of stinging blows to the ribs.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yoshihiro Takayama clocks How Soon Is Now with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus.
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-How Soon Is Now attacks with a series of left punches to the temple, but misses.
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-How Soon Is Now probes with a pair of blows to the jaw, but Yoshihiro Takayama steps aside and laughs.
-How Soon Is Now throws a flurry of right blows to the head, but goes wide.
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-How Soon Is Now launches a series of left shots to the chin, but to no avail.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now lashes out with a hook to the mouth, but Yoshihiro Takayama leaps aside.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

How Soon is Now landed 5 of 32 punches, and "Yoshihiro Takayama" landed 16 of 16 punches.

"Yoshihiro Takayama" won the round 10-9

How Soon is Now is winning the fight 79-74


How Soon Is Now doesn't even want to rest!

Yoshihiro Takayama remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 9

How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yoshihiro Takayama backpedals and jabs.

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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+How Soon Is Now strikes with a flurry of commanding shots to the jaw.
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-How Soon Is Now attempts a barrage of left blows to the face, but loses his balance.
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-How Soon Is Now paws a flurry of blows to the eye, but Yoshihiro Takayama escapes.
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+Yoshihiro Takayama slams How Soon Is Now with a volley of vicious shots to the stomach.
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-How Soon Is Now attempts a series of punches to the head, but is ineffective.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now probes with a pair of right blows to the nose, but Yoshihiro Takayama escapes.
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-How Soon Is Now tries a series of left punches to the head, but Yoshihiro Takayama stays away from it.
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+Yoshihiro Takayama wakes up the fans with a flurry of punches to the ribs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

How Soon is Now landed 7 of 32 punches, and "Yoshihiro Takayama" landed 14 of 14 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

How Soon is Now is winning the fight 89-84


How Soon Is Now doesn't even want to rest!

Yoshihiro Takayama remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 10

How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yoshihiro Takayama backpedals and jabs.

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-How Soon Is Now lunges with a flurry of left punches to the jaw, but loses his balance.
Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yoshihiro Takayama clocks How Soon Is Now with a roundhouse to the ribs. How Soon Is Now falls against the ropes!
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-How Soon Is Now launches a jab to the jaw, but flails uselessly.
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+How Soon Is Now lands a barrage of light blows to the head.
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-How Soon Is Now charges with a volley of punches to the eye, but Yoshihiro Takayama leaps aside.
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-How Soon Is Now paws a volley of right punches to the temple, but is ineffective.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yoshihiro Takayama connects with a flurry of punches to the ribs.
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+Yoshihiro Takayama scores with a powerful roundhouse to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

How Soon is Now landed 7 of 32 punches, and "Yoshihiro Takayama" landed 16 of 16 punches.

"Yoshihiro Takayama" won the round 10-9

How Soon is Now is winning the fight 98-94


How Soon Is Now doesn't even want to rest!

Yoshihiro Takayama remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 11

How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yoshihiro Takayama backpedals and jabs.

+Yoshihiro Takayama throws a jab to the mouth. How Soon Is Now sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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+How Soon Is Now throws a barrage of mean blows to the chin.
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-How Soon Is Now throws a flurry of right shots to the head, but Yoshihiro Takayama backs out of it.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now lunges with a right straight right to the mouth, but Yoshihiro Takayama hides behind his gloves.
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-How Soon Is Now paws a flurry of right blows to the eye, but Yoshihiro Takayama covers himself well.
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+Yoshihiro Takayama wakes up the fans with a series of stiff punches to the nose. How Soon Is Now laughs!
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-How Soon Is Now throws a flurry of shots to the eye, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

How Soon is Now landed 7 of 30 punches, and "Yoshihiro Takayama" landed 13 of 16 punches.

How Soon is Now won the round 10-9

How Soon is Now is winning the fight 108-103


How Soon Is Now doesn't even want to rest!

Yoshihiro Takayama grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 12

How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yoshihiro Takayama backpedals and jabs.

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-How Soon Is Now launches a hook to the temple, but loses his balance.
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+How Soon Is Now hits with a volley of painful blows to the eye.
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Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yoshihiro Takayama nails How Soon Is Now with a jab to the nose. How Soon Is Now backpedals to his own corner.
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+Yoshihiro Takayama nails How Soon Is Now with a commanding jab to the nose.
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-How Soon Is Now paws a flurry of right punches to the face, but Yoshihiro Takayama escapes.
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-How Soon Is Now lunges with a pair of right blows to the head, but to no avail.
Yoshihiro Takayama tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now fires a barrage of left punches to the jaw, but Yoshihiro Takayama ties him up.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

How Soon is Now landed 6 of 30 punches, and "Yoshihiro Takayama" landed 14 of 14 punches.

How Soon is Now won the round 10-9

How Soon is Now is winning the fight 118-112


How Soon Is Now doesn't even want to rest!

Yoshihiro Takayama grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has swelling above the left eye.




The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 2: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 3: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 4: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 5: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 6: "Yoshihiro Takayama" 10-9
Round 7: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 8: "Yoshihiro Takayama" 10-9
Round 9: "Yoshihiro Takayama" 10-9
Round 10: "Yoshihiro Takayama" 10-9
Round 11: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 12: "Yoshihiro Takayama" 10-9

Total Score: How Soon is Now 115-113


Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 2: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 3: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 4: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 5: "Yoshihiro Takayama" 10-9
Round 6: "Yoshihiro Takayama" 10-9
Round 7: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 8: "Yoshihiro Takayama" 10-9
Round 9: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 10: "Yoshihiro Takayama" 10-9
Round 11: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 12: "Yoshihiro Takayama" 10-9

Total Score: How Soon is Now 115-113


Sean O'Grady scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 2: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 3: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 4: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: A 10-10 tie.
Round 7: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 8: "Yoshihiro Takayama" 10-9
Round 9: A 10-10 tie.
Round 10: A 10-10 tie.
Round 11: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 12: How Soon is Now 10-9

Total Score: How Soon is Now 119-113

How Soon is Now wins by decision!