PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Larken Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Hakopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose comes to the ring accompanied by The Lion. Hakopa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Not Many kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Rose
vs
Hakopa

185 cm
26
182 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
19
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Excellent MT
Experienced

Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larken Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Hakopa!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose is looking to clinch but Hakopa is avoiding it.
Larken Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakopa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hakopa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Rose drives through and clinches with Hakopa against the ropes.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Hakopa taking a breather.
Hakopa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakopa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakopa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hakopa misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Hakopa.
Hakopa tries to stall but Rose uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Hakopa.
Hakopa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Hakopa.
Hakopa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakopa can't break the clinch.
Hakopa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Hakopa.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakopa cracks Rose with a nice body shot.
Hakopa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rose as Hakopa tries to tie him up.
Hakopa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Rose.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakopa.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
Hakopa misses with a body punch.
Hakopa tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose prevents a body shot from Hakopa.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rose as Hakopa tries to tie him up.
Hakopa prevents a body shot from Rose.
Hakopa tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Hakopa back against the ropes.
Hakopa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rose seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hakopa can turn it around.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakopa holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Hakopa tries to break free but Rose pushes him back against the ropes.
Hakopa lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Hakopa - that landed with a thud.
Hakopa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hakopa pushes Rose back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Hakopa wants to break free but Rose has control.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Hakopa lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakopa lands with a light punch inside.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hakopa lands a shoulder strike.
Hakopa blocks an uppercut.
Hakopa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hakopa tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakopa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jay Hakopa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hakopa dips to his left and cracks Rose with an uppercut!
Rose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rose walks into a stiff left hand from Hakopa.
Hakopa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Rose drives through and clinches with Hakopa against the ropes.
Hakopa tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Hakopa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hakopa pushes Rose back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Rose prevents a body shot from Hakopa.
Hakopa tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakopa misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Hakopa.
Rose prevents a body shot from Hakopa.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose lands a left hand.
Hakopa presses Rose against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakopa.
Jay Hakopa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Hakopa.
Hakopa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hakopa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hakopa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Rose pushes Hakopa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakopa.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Hakopa tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Hakopa back against the ropes.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hakopa backwards.
Hakopa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rose blocks a body shot from Hakopa.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Hakopa.
A right handed body shot lands from Hakopa.
A body shot lands from Hakopa.
Hakopa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Hakopa tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakopa misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
Hakopa taking a breather.
Hakopa is leaning against Rose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hakopa can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Hakopa lands an uppercut.
Hakopa can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Hakopa lands a hook that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hakopa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rose wants to clinch up but Hakopa keeps it at a distance.
Hakopa throws the kick towards the body but Rose avoids it.
Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rose throws a right hand that Hakopa ducks under and follows up with a left that Hakopa also avoids with ease.
Hakopa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hakopa scores with a punch to the head.
Rose throws a right and a left that Hakopa avoids nicely.

Rose takes the fight into the clinch.
Hakopa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hakopa pushes Rose back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Hakopa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Rose tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hakopa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rose tries to clinch but Hakopa is having none of it.
Larken Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakopa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rose in his tracks.
Hakopa lands a nice hook to Rose's body. Rose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakopa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hakopa throws out a counter right but Rose avoids it with no problem.
Rose takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jab by Hakopa.
Hakopa connects with a high kick.
Hakopa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rose at a distance.
Hakopa scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hakopa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rose tries to clinch there but Hakopa circles away.

Rose has managed to clinch.
Rose misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakopa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rose prevents a body shot from Hakopa.
Hakopa blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rose.
Nice body punch from Hakopa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hakopa tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Hakopa back against the ropes.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakopa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose pushes Hakopa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Hakopa.
Hakopa can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rose as Hakopa tries to tie him up.
Hakopa cracks Rose with a nice body shot.
Hakopa misses with a punch to the body.
Larken Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakopa.
Hakopa lands with a short shot to the head.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rose struggles to land a body shot inside as Hakopa controls his hands.
Hakopa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Hakopa lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakopa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hakopa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hakopa misses with a punch to the body.
Hakopa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hakopa blocks an uppercut.
Hakopa blocks an uppercut.
Hakopa tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakopa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rose.
Jay Hakopa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Hakopa.
A right handed body shot lands from Hakopa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Hakopa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hakopa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Hakopa!
A less than humble Jay Hakopa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.