PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between PePe Hapitchou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hapitchou's entrance music is Blackalicious - Sky is falling. A fine choice. PePe Hapitchou has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hapitchou
vs
McCarthy

175 cm
24
142 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

160 cm
23
139 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Invictus

Perkele!
Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, PePe Hapitchou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hapitchou cracks McCarthy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCarthy lands with an overhand left.
Hapitchou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Hapitchou
and McCarthy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hapitchou really felt that one!
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hapitchou swings widly with a right hand

and McCarthy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McCarthy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hapitchou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from McCarthy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
McCarthy stalling against the cage.
McCarthy is pushing Hapitchou up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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!
McCarthy throws a punch but it's blocked by Hapitchou.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapitchou misses with a body punch.
Hapitchou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from McCarthy.
I was talking to Hapitchou's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hapitchou lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCarthy gets through Hapitchou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy swings wildly with an uppercut but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy misses with a punch on the inside.
McCarthy effectively controlling the action here.
McCarthy lands a body punch.
McCarthy lands a hook that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
McCarthy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McCarthy working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
McCarthy is stalling here.
McCarthy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McCarthy fails to land.
Hapitchou blocks the elbow strike.
McCarthy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from McCarthy.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
McCarthy just leaning against Hapitchou, taking a breather.
McCarthy stalls.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hapitchou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCarthy walks away with a smile on his face. Hapitchou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCarthy doesn't seem bothered though.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming.
Hapitchou misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCarthy counters with a big head kick but Hapitchou shrugs it off.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
Hapitchou takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hapitchou throws out the jab.
McCarthy feints a counter leg kick.
Hapitchou tries to land a front kick but McCarthy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the body kick from McCarthy.
Hapitchou appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hapitchou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hapitchou misses with a shot to the body
and McCarthy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot
and McCarthy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hapitchou's knee momentarily.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Hapitchou lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCarthys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Hapitchou there.
Hapitchou misses with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hapitchou's knee momentarily.
Hapitchou takes one on the button.
McCarthy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Hapitchou to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hapitchou blocks a leg kick.
McCarthy misses with a low kick.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCarthy counters with a nice body shot.
McCarthy checks a leg kick.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McCarthy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hapitchou throws a lazy uppercut
and McCarthy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hapitchou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
Hapitchou keeps the fight on the outside.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hapitchou takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou misses the shot to the body.
Hapitchou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
McCarthy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hapitchou in his tracks.
McCarthy throws a lazy head kick
and Hapitchou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Hapitchou lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCarthy's sensitive parts.
McCarthy feints and then cracks Hapitchou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hapitchou down.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapitchou misses the shot to the body.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
Hapitchou throws a right and a left that McCarthy avoids nicely.
Hapitchou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
Hapitchou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming.
A nice side step and McCarthy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

McCarthy moves into range and clinches up with Hapitchou.
McCarthy swings wildly with an uppercut but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hapitchou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCarthy has Hapitchou pushed against the cage.
Hapitchou tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCarthy just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCarthy struggles to land a body shot inside as Hapitchou controls his hands.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.
McCarthy misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCarthy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hapitchou seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McCarthy can turn it around.
Hapitchou lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCarthy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCarthy lands a nice elbow.

It looks like PePe Hapitchou has been cut.
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!
Hapitchou prevents a body shot from McCarthy.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hapitchou can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
Hapitchou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hapitchou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Hapitchou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCarthy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
McCarthy leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hapitchou.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCarthy swings wildly with an uppercut but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for McCarthy to work.
McCarthy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCarthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
McCarthy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCarthy pressing his opponent against the cage.
McCarthy swings wildly with an uppercut but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCarthy's elbow.
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!
McCarthy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hapitchou.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on PePe Hapitchou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hapitchou misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a body kick that stops Hapitchou in his tracks momentarily.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCarthy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hapitchou thuds a left hand into McCarthy's body.
Hapitchou throws a sloppy body shot
and McCarthy counters with an outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hapitchou. McCarthy shrugs it off though.
Hapitchou connects with a single shot there.
Hapitchou connects with a crisp jab.
Hapitchou misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a solid body kick.
Hapitchou lands a nice hook to McCarthy's body. McCarthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCarthy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
Hapitchou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.
Hapitchou digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapitchou misses with a looping left.
Hapitchou lands with an overhand left.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCarthy.
McCarthy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
PePe Hapitchou is winning the standup battle so far.
Hapitchou misses the jab.
Hapitchou takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hapitchou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hapitchou avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Hapitchou.
McCarthy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hapitchou thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but Hapitchou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hapitchou feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hapitchou throws a hook but McCarthy blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Hapitchou moves out of range easily.
Hapitchou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCarthy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hapitchou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hapitchou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapitchou looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCarthy throws a wild body kick that Hapitchou sees coming a mile off.
Hapitchou catches McCarthy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCarthy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hapitchou misses with a looping right.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by McCarthy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hapitchou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hapitchou misses with a straight left.
McCarthy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Hapitchou moves out of range.
A head kick by Hapitchou misses
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hapitchou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCarthy.
Hapitchou throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
McCarthy connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Hapitchou finds it's way through McCarthy's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou connects with a jab.
Hapitchou throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Hapitchou there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from McCarthy tenderised Hapitchou's leg. Hapitchou is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hapitchou throws a good cross that connects.
McCarthy 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.
Hapitchou misses with a hook
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hapitchou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy flicks out a counter leg kick but Hapitchou steps away.
Hapitchou misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hapitchou looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hapitchou connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from McCarthy misses
and Hapitchou counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PePe Hapitchou clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on PePe Hapitchou's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hapitchou's corner calls for a 1-2. Hapitchou obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hapitchou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hapitchou takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
It looked like Hapitchou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hapitchou slips under a jab.

McCarthy moves into range and clinches up with Hapitchou.
McCarthy slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy blocks an uppercut.
Hapitchou working aggressively here.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hapitchou blocks a body shot from McCarthy.
Hapitchou will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McCarthy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hapitchou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Still in the clinch, McCarthy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Hapitchou.
McCarthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou digs a right hand into McCarthy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCarthy's gas tank.
McCarthy scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCarthy throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou lands with a short shot to the head.
McCarthy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCarthy throws a head punch that misses.
Hapitchou blocks a body shot from McCarthy.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCarthy.
Hapitchou misses with a punch on the inside.
McCarthy throws a punch but it's blocked by Hapitchou.
McCarthy leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCarthy lands an uppercut.
McCarthy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McCarthy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to stall.
Hapitchou trying to land knees to the body.
McCarthy throws a punch but it's blocked by Hapitchou.
McCarthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
McCarthy blocks a body shot from Hapitchou.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
Hapitchou misses with some punches.
Hapitchou has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
McCarthy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hapitchou misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike.

Hapitchou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hapitchou tries a low kick but McCarthy avoids it.
Hapitchou throws a hook but McCarthy blocks it.
Hapitchou throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hapitchou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCarthy with a jab.
McCarthy looks to clinch
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on PePe Hapitchou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hapitchou throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hapitchou stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hapitchou lands a lovely overhand right.

McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Hapitchou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCarthy pressing his opponent against the cage.
McCarthy digs a right hand into Hapitchou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hapitchou's gas tank.
Hapitchou tries a body shot but McCarthy blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy working aggressively here.
Hapitchou misses with a punch on the inside.
Hapitchou misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCarthy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCarthy lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapitchou has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Hapitchou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for McCarthy.
Good body shot from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike.
McCarthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCarthy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy lands a hook that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
Hapitchou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCarthy blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCarthy has Hapitchou pushed against the cage.
McCarthy stalling the fight.
McCarthy continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
McCarthy lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCarthy misses with the head strike.
McCarthy working aggressively here.
McCarthy avoiding damage as Hapitchou throws knees to the body.
McCarthy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCarthy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCarthy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy stalling against the cage.
Hapitchou lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hapitchou throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy swings wildly with an uppercut but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hapitchou misses with some punches.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.

Hapitchou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hapitchou misses with a low kick as McCarthy jumps back.
Hapitchou throws a chopping leg kick but McCarthy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Hapitchou.
McCarthy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hapitchou looks to land a body kick but McCarthy moved away.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hapitchou throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hapitchou scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hapitchou will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hapitchou misses the jab.
A head kick from Hapitchou lands but McCarthy takes it in his stride.
Hapitchou avoids a kick to the body.
McCarthy checks a low kick from Hapitchou.
McCarthy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCarthy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCarthy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapitchou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hapitchou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hapitchou lands with a nice body punch.

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 PePe Hapitchou.
I think Hapitchou has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... PePe Hapitchou!
PePe Hapitchou retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath PePe Hapitchou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.