PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Hassel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Kamahawe Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamahawe Ole has chosen E ala E by Israel as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hassel
vs
Kamahawe Ole

170 cm
31
170 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

189 cm
33
168 lbs
15 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Hassel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, JJ Kamahawe Ole!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassel is looking to clinch but Kamahawe Ole is avoiding it.
Kamahawe Ole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamahawe Ole.
Hassel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kamahawe Ole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamahawe Ole scores with a jab to the body.
Hassel misses with a looping left.
Hassel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamahawe Ole misses with a combination
and Hassel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Kamahawe Ole.
Kamahawe Ole throws a nice looking combination but Hassel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hassel jabs at Kamahawe Ole's body.
Hassel is looking to clinch but Kamahawe Ole is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole throws a nice looking combination but Hassel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamahawe Ole misses with a two punch combination.
Hassel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Kamahawe Ole misses.
Hassel is looking to clinch but Kamahawe Ole is avoiding it.
Hassel cracks Kamahawe Ole with an open hand slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hassel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
JJ Kamahawe Ole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassel misses with a head kick.

Hassel moves into the clinch.
Kamahawe Ole is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hassel to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kamahawe Ole ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kamahawe Ole no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hassel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Kamahawe Ole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kamahawe Ole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hassel is one step ahead there.

Kamahawe Ole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hassel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hassel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Kamahawe Ole looking for a guillotine here but Hassel defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kamahawe Ole working for submissions but it's allowed Hassel to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassel trying to control the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Chris Hassel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hassel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hassel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamahawe Ole.
Hassel scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Kamahawe Ole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamahawe Ole throws a series of punches but Hassel moves out of range.
Kamahawe Ole throws a body punch but Hassel moves out of range.
Hassel darts in trying to clinch
and Kamahawe Ole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamahawe Ole.
Hassel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamahawe Ole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hassel counters with an outside leg kick.
Kamahawe Ole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamahawe Ole.
Kamahawe Ole misses with a few strikes there.
Hassel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamahawe Ole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hassel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamahawe Ole ducks under a wild hook from Hassel.
A combination from Kamahawe Ole does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kamahawe Ole scores with a one two! Hassel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
JJ Kamahawe Ole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamahawe Ole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassel.
Kamahawe Ole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamahawe Ole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hassel rather than just go for the knockout.
Kamahawe Ole misses with a body shot
and Hassel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hassel drops his hands momentarily and Kamahawe Ole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch combination from Kamahawe Ole misses.
Hassel tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamahawe Ole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamahawe Ole. Hassel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassel thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole misses with a straight left.
Hassel throws a push kick but Kamahawe Ole slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hassel.
The crowd cheers as Kamahawe Ole lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hassel doesn't seem phased though.
Kamahawe Ole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamahawe Ole throws a body punch but Hassel moves out of range.
Hassel misses the shot to the body.
Hassel lands a jab.
Chris Hassel is winning the standup battle so far.
Hassel throws a wild body kick that Kamahawe Ole sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hassel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hassel tries a body shot but Kamahawe Ole blocks it.
Kamahawe Ole jumps guard but Hassel stands there with Kamahawe Ole around his waist. Kamahawe Ole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Hassel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hassel misses with a body shot
and Kamahawe Ole counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamahawe Ole. Hassel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamahawe Ole staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamahawe Ole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hassel counters with a big head kick but Kamahawe Ole shrugs it off.

Kamahawe Ole is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamahawe Ole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Kamahawe Ole does no damage.
Kamahawe Ole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Hassel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kamahawe Ole looks to land a right hand but Hassel moved out of range.
Kamahawe Ole misses with a wild combination.
Kamahawe Ole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassel.
Kamahawe Ole takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kamahawe Ole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hassel lands a nice hook to Kamahawe Ole's body. Kamahawe Ole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Hassel takes the fight into the clinch.
Hassel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hassel lands a nice uppercut.
Kamahawe Ole is trying to push Hassel away but Hassel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Hassel.
Hassel has Kamahawe Ole pressed against the cage, preventing Kamahawe Ole from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Hassel breaks the clinch.
Kamahawe Ole misses with a double jab.
Hassel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like JJ Kamahawe Ole has been cut.
Kamahawe Ole is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassel. Kamahawe Ole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassel avoids the body shot from Kamahawe Ole.
Hassel checks a leg kick.
Hassel throws a body punch but Kamahawe Ole moves out of range.
Kamahawe Ole throws a combination that misses

and Hassel counters by clinching up.
Kamahawe Ole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamahawe Ole is still on wobbly legs! Can Hassel finish him?
A body shot lands from Hassel.
Kamahawe Ole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kamahawe Ole jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hassel walks away with a smile on his face. Kamahawe Ole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Kamahawe Ole.
Kamahawe Ole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hassel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamahawe Ole manages to avoid it.
Kamahawe Ole seems to have recovered his senses.
Kamahawe Ole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hassel misses with a body shot.
Hassel lands a head shot.
Kamahawe Ole throws a right and a left that Hassel avoids nicely.
Hassel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hassel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamahawe Ole.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole throws a nice looking combination but Hassel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hassel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamahawe Ole.
Kamahawe Ole moves away from the strike by Hassel.
Kamahawe Ole thows a body shot but no joy.
Kamahawe Ole avoids the body shot from Hassel.
Kamahawe Ole keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamahawe Ole throws a series of punches but Hassel moves out of range.
Hassel tries to clinch but Kamahawe Ole is having none of it.
Kamahawe Ole throws a right hand that Hassel ducks under and follows up with a left that Hassel also avoids with ease.
Kamahawe Ole looks to throw the jab but Hassel is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassel tries to clinch up.
Kamahawe Ole on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hassel misses with a hook. Kamahawe Ole ducked under it nicely.
Kamahawe Ole lands a jab-cross combination.
Hassel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamahawe Ole.
Hassel slips a jab and a cross from Kamahawe Ole.
Hassel digs a good hook to Kamahawe Ole's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamahawe Ole swinging wildly here.
A big right from Kamahawe Ole misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Hassel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hassel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Chris Hassel!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Chris Hassel!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Chris Hassel!

Chris Hassel wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Chris Hassel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.