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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatsu Hioki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DMX: Where the Hood At . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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170 cm
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157 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cassius Payne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hatsu Hioki!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hioki tries to clinch but Payne is having none of it.
Payne leaves Hioki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hioki gets caught napping as Payne dives in and scores a takedown. Hioki manages to retain guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hioki keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Payne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hioki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Payne throws a strike but Hioki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hioki pushing down on Payne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Payne is not content to let Hioki control the position.
Hioki is thwarting Payne's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioki thows a huge punch but Payne dodges it nicely.
Payne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hioki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hioki's back!
Hioki is trying to stand back up.
Payne not allowing Hioki to control his hands.
Hioki breaks Payne's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hioki wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne 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.
Hioki throws a strike but Payne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Payne connects with a couple of short punches.
Payne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hioki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Payne cracks Hioki with a solid left hand.
Payne throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hioki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Payne has Hioki in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioki trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hioki trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hioki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Payne looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Payne looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Payne!
Payne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hioki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hioki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Payne.
Payne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hioki defending against the ground and pound.
The referee asks Payne politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Payne prefers to stall for the moment though.
Payne misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Payne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hioki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Payne's guard! Nice work there by Hioki!
Hioki trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hioki landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Payne dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Payne misses with a takedown
and Hioki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Payne throws a leg kick but Hioki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Payne stuffs the takedown attempt from Hioki. Hioki gets slowly back to his feet.
Hioki dives in and grabs Payne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payne pushes down on Hioki's head and hops out.
Payne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Payne showed some decent athleticism there.
Payne is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hioki still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hioki has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hioki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Payne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hioki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Payne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hioki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hioki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Payne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hioki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Payne, who protects the arm well.
Payne tries to bench press Hioki off him but Hioki keeps the position.
Payne can't do much from the bottom here.
Hioki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hioki is trying to get an arm triangle but Payne is defending well.
Hioki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Payne, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioki trying to control the position but Payne is working away.
Hioki working the ground and pound from side control.
Payne wants to control but Hioki postures up.
Hioki in side control, throwing shots but Payne defends.
Hioki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Payne rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hioki's guard! Nice work there by Payne!
Hioki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne has gone for a leg lock! Hioki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Payne's guard.
Payne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hioki is controlling him.
Hioki trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hioki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Payne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hioki has Payne in his guard.
Payne postures up and lands a big shot to Hioki's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hatsu Hioki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Payne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Payne working over Hioki with some ground and pound. Hioki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Payne escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hioki shoots in for a double leg but Payne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Payne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hioki wants to clinch
and Payne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Payne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne prevents Hioki from standing back up.
Payne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hioki regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Payne.
Payne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Payne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Payne throws a strike but Hioki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioki throws a big right hand that misses.
Payne keeping full guard, as Hioki tries to pass.
Payne manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hioki is looking to improve his position but Payne isn't that keen on the idea.
Payne working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Hioki slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Payne scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Payne lands with a punch from half guard.
Payne throws a strike but Hioki avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hioki kicks Payne off and gets to his feet.
Payne shoots in looking for a takedown. Hioki tries to sprawl out of it but Payne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hioki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hioki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hioki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hioki is trying to control. Payne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hioki trying to control from Payne's half guard. Payne has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hioki has gone for a leg lock! Payne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hioki's guard.
Payne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Payne clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hioki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hioki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hioki is working for a submission of some sort.
Payne is trying to stand up here but Hioki is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne is not content to let Hioki control the position.
Payne trying to control from the bottom.
Hioki trying to control from half guard but Payne is working away.
Cassius Payne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Payne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Payne.
Payne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Payne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hioki.
Payne wants to sweep here but Hioki controlling him for the moment.
Hioki wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hioki controlling from the top position.
Hioki postures up.
Hioki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hioki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Payne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hioki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Payne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Payne keeping full guard, as Hioki tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to sweep but no luck.
Hioki lands a couple of elbows.
Hioki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Payne is adopting a defensive guard.
Hioki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Payne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hioki throws a big right hand that misses.
Payne 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.
Hioki drops back looking for a leg! Payne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Payne manages to kick Hioki off! Hioki jumps back into Payne's guard.
Hioki trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne wants to stand and escape but Hioki is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Hioki dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hioki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hioki trying to control the position but Payne is working away.
Payne wants to control but Hioki postures up.
Hioki throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Payne works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hioki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Payne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hioki.
Hioki is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Payne controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioki is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Payne is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hatsu Hioki!
Hatsu Hioki is the new featherweight champion!
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